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Hip and Leg Pain.So, what is the connection between your hip and leg pain? Hip and Leg pain often go together - it has been my experience that hip pain is particluarily associated with knee pain. Let me explain.The hip joint refers to the knee joint through the nerve connection that they share. You may have hip and knee pain combined, or you may have knee pain alone, although the root of the pain is coming from your hip. While this lateral hip pain connection may not be apparent on the surface, it illustrates just how important a correct diagnosis of your condition becomes! If your knee pain is coming from your hip joint, it is the hip that must be treated - not your knee! Another presentation of hip and leg pain which I treat regularly is where your lower back is the main source. If the joint or disc problem is high up in your lower back, you may get pain radiating across your hip and down the front of the thigh as far as your knee. If the joint or disc problem is at the base of your lower back then you may experience pain down the outside of your entire leg. Treatment needs to be directed to your back for hip pain relief. 
The other common presentation that I see is due to poor biomechanics and flat feet.
If your feet are flat, then your weight is falling inwards resulting in excess strain over the inner leg.
Generally, knee and hip ache are common complaints with this type of condition.
Standing or walking for any length of time aggravates these symptoms. Treatment here needs to be directed at correcting your flat feet
through orthotic prescription and followed by suitable stability exercises.
This type of pain is also common in pregnancy. This is due to excess movement in the pelvis associated with hormones related to pregnancy - affecting the ligaments of your pelvis especially. If movement of one side of your pelvis is greater than the other, a movement disorder to your sacro-iliac joint or pubic-symphysis joint may result. Pain in the pelvis, hip and legs often accompanies this disorder. Treatment needs to be directed towards the pelvis and a pelvic brace specific to pregnancy may be required. Seek medical help for advice and assistance. Further References:Lower Back and Hip PainChronic Hip Pain Lateral Hip Pain Hip Bursitis Hip Surgery Recovery Arthritis Hip Pain Hip Pain at Night Hip Flexor Injury Hip Exercises Hip Tendonitis Return from Hip and Leg Pain to Hip Pain Relief Return from Hip and Leg Pain to Back Pain Relief Home |
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