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Arthritis Hip Pain.Arthritis hip pain arises when the joint space of your hip is narrowed and the soft tissues surrounding it shrink and tighten.So, what links arthritis and hip pain? Well, first let me say that arthritis is the most common cause of hip pain that I see on a daily basis. The hip is the most common joint affected by arthritis among my patients. When we look at the make-up of the hip joint - we see that it is a ball and socket joint and is very mobile. As a result of this mobility, there are many possible causes of hip pain - however the most common cause that I see is from arthritis. Arthritis is where the joint space of your hip is narrowed and the soft tissues surrounding it shrink and tighten, so when you stretch it, it will hurt. When this tightness evolves a vicious circle often follows - you avoid stretching it by avoiding certain movements, and over time this potentially leads to greater stiffness and a worsening of the condition and the pain. Usually if you have hip pain related to arthritis your hip will feel stiff as well as painful. Arthritis is a condition resulting from wear and tear over time, as well as being due to genetically hereditary reasons. 
Commonly, you will have difficulty bending your knee towards you chest. This movement is needed to put your trousers on and to
climb stairs for example. You may also find twisting difficult due to the rotation stiffness in your hip.
This movement is required to get into and out of the car as well as turning in bed.
A successful treatment of arthritis and hip pain relies on an early and correct diagnosis. Physiotherapy examination and x-ray examination are my assessment of choice when it comes to hip pain. Once a diagnosis has been made at an early stage most clients do very well with their hip pain relief. Usually, a full resolution of pain and stiffness can be reached and maintained by simple exercises. Initial treatment may require joint mobilisations and strength and mobility exercises, but after time mobility exercises are usually all that is required to maintain your hip. Medication can usually be avoided unless it is rheumatoid arthritis that you have, in which case an assessment from a rheumatologist is required as medication is usually needed. Further References:Lower Back and Hip PainHip and Leg Pain Chronic Hip Pain Lateral Hip Pain Hip Bursitis Hip Surgery Recovery Hip Pain at Night Hip Flexor Injury Hip Exercises Hip Tendonitis Return from Arthritis Hip Pain to Hip Pain Relief Return from Arthritis Hip Pain to Back Arthritis Return from Arthritis Hip Pain to Back Pain Relief Home |
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