Types of Hip Pain
Cliff Russell is a Registered East Grinstead Osteopath with years of experience helping people with Hip Pain. Hip pain can be caused by a variety of factors. I have treated many types of hip conditions over the years.
Here are some common causes of hip pain, explained in simple terms:
Hip Arthritis: Arthritis is a condition that causes inflammation and stiffness in the joints. In the hip joint, it can cause pain, stiffness, and difficulty moving.
Hip Fracture: A hip fracture is a break in the hip bone, usually caused by a fall or other injury. It can cause severe pain, swelling, and difficulty moving the leg.
Hip Bursitis: Bursitis is inflammation of the bursae, small fluid-filled sacs that cushion the joints. In the hip, it can cause pain and swelling in the hip area. E.g. Trochanteric Bursitis
Tendinitis: Tendinitis is inflammation of the tendons, which connect muscles to bones. In the hip, it can cause pain and stiffness in the hip joint. E.g. Gluteus Medius Tendinopathty
Muscle Strain: A muscle strain is a tear in a muscle or tendon. In the hip, it can cause pain and difficulty moving the leg.
Hip Labral Tear: The hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint where the head of the femur (thigh bone) fits into the acetabulum (socket) of the pelvis. The labrum is a ring of cartilage that lines the rim of the acetabulum and helps to keep the femur securely in place. A hip labral tear occurs when there is damage to the labrum.
Hip labral tears can occur for a variety of reasons, including injury or trauma to the hip joint, repetitive motion, hip dysplasia, or femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), a condition where the bones of the hip joint rub against each other abnormally. Athletes, dancers, and people who perform repetitive activities that involve the hip joint are at an increased risk for developing labral tears.
Symptoms of a hip labral tear can include:
Pain in the hip or groin area, especially during activity
A locking or catching sensation in the hip joint
Stiffness or limited range of motion in the hip
A feeling of instability in the hip joint
Diagnosis of a hip labral tear typically involves a physical exam, imaging tests (such as X-rays, MRI, or CT scans), and possibly an arthroscopy, a minimally invasive surgical procedure where a small camera is inserted into the hip joint to visualize and repair the labrum.
Osteonecrosis: Osteonecrosis, also known as avascular necrosis, is a condition that occurs when bone tissue dies due to a lack of blood supply. This can lead to pain, limited range of motion, and in severe cases, collapse of the affected bone. It commonly affects the hip joint, but can also occur in other bones. Osteonecrosis can be caused by various factors, such as trauma, long-term use of corticosteroids, and certain medical conditions.
Piriformis Syndrome: Piriformis syndrome is a condition where the piriformis muscle in the buttocks irritates or compresses the sciatic nerve, causing pain, tingling, or numbness in the buttocks and legs. It can be caused by overuse, injury, or compression of the muscle, and is often seen in athletes and people who sit for long periods of time.
Femoroacetabular impingement: (FAI) is a condition that occurs when there is abnormal contact between the bones of the hip joint, specifically the femur and the acetabulum. This can cause pain and limited range of motion in the hip, and if left untreated, can lead to hip arthritis. FAI can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetics, repetitive motions, or structural abnormalities in the bones of the hip.
Come and see me, Cliff Russell, Registered Osteopath with your hip pain problem at Osteostudio in Ashurst Wood, East Grinstead.
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