Hip pain


Many individuals suffer from hip pain, and in this article we will refer to the most prominent causes and methods of treating these hip pains.

It is possible to feel an injury or suffer from a hip disease, in the groin area, in the outer part of the hip, or along the leg to the knee, and the feeling of hip pain, practically starts from the lower back region, and here we will mention the most prominent causes and methods of treating this hip pain.

Causes of hip pain

Although the hip is one of the strongest and most protective joints in the body, it is still sensitive to dislocation, fracture and damage to soft tissue.

The narrow neck in the hip bone can break easily, especially in the elderly who stumble or fall, and a blockage in the artery that reaches the tip of the hip bone may cause the death of bone tissue in some cases, and the most prominent causes of hip pain are the following:

  • - Inflammation.
  • - Bursitis, inflammation of the sac of fluid above the joint.
  • - Rheumatic arthritis.
  • - Osteoarthritis.

Hip stiffness may sometimes be unaccompanied by hip pain, but this position can cause a lot of strain on your lower back.

Ankylosing spondylitis can lead to hip stiffness, and hip joint problems can cause permanent contracture, in which the hip joint is fixed.

Self-remedies for hip pain

Among the most prominent methods used in self-treatments for hip pain are the following:

  • 1- Take enough rest, refrain from activities that worsen your hip position, and limit the use and intake of pain relievers.
  • 2- Use a crutch when walking or use some pillars or supports when needed.
  • 3- Exercise gradually if you feel better, and it is recommended to repeat these exercises two to three times a day.
  • 4- Lying on the back on the edge of the bed, with the injured hip and leg suspended in the air outside the bed.
  • 5- Extend the leg towards the floor so that the hips remain as straight as possible.
  • 6- Add other activities to strengthen the hip muscles.
  • 7- Lie on your back and lift another leg in the air each time, keeping the leg straight and lifting it up to a 45-degree angle.
  • 8- Swimming, because of its importance in tightening muscles and producing good muscle tone tension.
  • 9- Cycling or occasional walking.
  • 10- A good and solid bed can help a better sleeping position on the back.
  • 11- Refrain from placing pillows below the knees or under the lower back.
  • 12- Over-the-counter pain relievers may help relieve hip pain.

See a doctor

The doctor examines the hip and its range of motion, and is likely to perform an X-gram, and the doctor may prescribe some anti-inflammatory medications, and in rare cases given in the form of injections.

If your hip pain is very strong and persistent, or if you have trouble walking, your doctor may also recommend surgery, but complete hip replacement is generally unsuccessful.

It is worth knowing that the artificial hip joint may be used for at least 10-15 years, and shortly after surgery you can stand, and complications of surgery are rare in most cases.