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Hip pain involves any pain in or around the hip joint. Hip pain is a common symptom experienced by many people. This condition may range from mild discomfort to severe pain that limits activities of daily living.
Causes
- Arthritis
- Trochanteric Bursitis
- Tendonitis
- Osteonecrosis
- Lumbar Pain
- Snapping Hip Syndrome
- Muscle Strains
- Hip Fracture
- Stress Fracture
Symptoms
- Trauma to the hip
- Overuse injury
- Pain
- Limp
- Fracture
- Sciatica pain
- Arthritis
Natural Cures
- Gently fold and unfold the right leg and do not sit cross legged.
- Apply some gel or any oil on the area after getting up in the morning and before going to bed.
- Turn on the side and then wake up from the bed. Never get up or turn suddenly.
- Eat healthy foods and include fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, cereals and seeds in your diet.
- Avoid fats, processed foods, junk food and tinned foods of all kinds.
- Stop smoking completely and lower the alcohol consumption.
- Eliminate red meat and all hot spices from the food.
Treatments
- Rest the joint, and allow the acute inflammation to subside. If the symptoms are severe, crutches or a cane may be helpful as well.
- Ice packs and heat pads are among the most commonly used treatments for inflammation.
- Stretching the muscles and tendons surrounding the joint can help with some causes of hip pain.
- Physical therapy is an important aspect of treatment of almost all orthopedic conditions. Different modalities are used to increase strength, regain mobility, and help return patients to their pre-injury level of activity.
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, commonly referred to as NSAIDs, are some of the most frequently prescribed medications, especially for patients with hip pain caused by problems such as arthritis, bursitis, and tendonitis.
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