Dealing with Hip Pain: Tips from a Physical Therapist

The hip is a small joint that means a HUGE deal to your body’s overall mobility.

Hip pain is a common condition that can affect people of all ages. It can be caused by a variety of factors, and hip pain can make it difficult to perform everyday activities and can lead to a decrease in quality of life.

If hip pain has been troublesome in your life the TLC Physical Therapy Team led by Jason LaMendola PT has an overwhelming amount of experience assisting clients to relieve pain AND find solutions to ensure long-lasting relief.

Your hips are considered major joints and their workload is considerable, whether standing, sitting, or moving. Because they’re so active, there are many issues that can develop that lead to hip pain, but the more common include:

• Arthritis

• Hip fractures

• Labral tear

• Pinched nerves

• Hip dysplasia

• Sprains

• Osteoporosis

Arthritis is at the head of the list as the problem affects one in four adults in the United States and the most prevalent form of arthritis — osteoarthritis — most commonly affects major joints like knees and hips.

If you are experiencing hip pain, there are a number of things you can do to manage your pain and improve your function.

If your hip pain is severe or does not improve with home treatment, you should see a physical therapist. A physical therapist can help you to develop a personalized treatment plan to manage your pain and improve your function.

Here are some additional tips for dealing with hip pain:

Lose weight: If you are overweight or obese, losing weight can help to reduce the stress on your hips.

Maintain good posture: Good posture can help to improve your balance and reduce the strain on your hips.

Use proper body mechanics: When lifting objects, bend at the knees and keep your back straight.

Avoid activities that aggravate your pain: If certain activities cause your hip pain to worsen, avoid those activities until your pain has subsided.

If you are experiencing hip pain, there are a number of things you can do to manage your pain and improve your function. By following the tips above, you can reduce your pain, improve your range of motion, and strengthen your muscles.

The team at TLC Physical Therapy will start your treatment with hot and cold remedies to provide relief for your hip pain. Then after further evaluation, we will develop a series of exercises that will bring about long-term relief.

If you are experiencing hip pain, schedule an appointment at one of our New York City locations in Staten Island, Brooklyn, and Manhattan to find out how we can help you find the relief for your hip pain that you deserve.