Human hips serve many invaluable functions for our bodies: they allow us to bear weights, they keep us upright, allow us to walk smoothly, jump, play, kick, and run. Seeing how our hips are involved in pretty much every single movement, the pain in this area may be truly devastating and could have a very negative impact on his or her day to day living. Even though hip pain is largely a sign of an injury or osteoarthritis, it could also be a result of some other conditions. A professional healthcare specialist and especially a trained chiropractor will be able to determine the cause of hip pain and will administer proper and effective treatment.
General Causes of The Hip Pain
Inflammation
Structures and ligaments surrounding the joint or structures within the hip joint may cause the hip pain. There is a limited space for the femoral head to move in the socket of the acetabulum within the joint itself. The space can be easily filled with blood or fluid, causing severe pain in case of an injury or illness inflammation. The inflammation of the sac outside of the hip itself may also be the reason of the inflammation. Bursitis is generally a result of the overuse or minor trauma.
Inflammatory diseases and osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a very common cause of hip pain among older adults. It may involve a cycle of joint degeneration as well as progressive cartilage loss. Even though the degenerative disease may not have an actual remedy, there are certain ways that will slow down its progression and will prevent the symptoms from becoming even worse. Rheumatoid arthritis, inflammation of the spine (ankylosing spondylitis), inflammatory bowel disease or other inflammatory diseases may also cause hip pain. Most of the research indicates that chiropractic techniques are very beneficial for the knee osteoarthritis pain as well.
Overuse traumas
Tear on the cartilage surrounding the hip joint as well as heavy wear may result in inflammation as well as arthritis. Some of the day to day routines that put the jip under stress may also result in the inflammation of the tendons, muscles and ligaments that surround the hip. This kind of pain develops gradually over some time.
Trauma
Fractures and dislocations of the hip or pelvis are much less subtle than the overuse injuries, which makes them easier to diagnose, since they generally result from direct traumas and are visible on the X-ray. When it comes to elderly individuals, a combination of aging, brittle bones as well as poor balance could make them susceptible to hip fractures and falls.
In the end, it is important to understand that chiropractic treatment is known as effective and mild and could help in dealing with the hip pain. Chiropractic techniques do not involve heavy medication and surgery, which is also a great advantage. If you or your loved ones are experiencing hip pain, feel free to find the nearest chiropractor as soon as it is possible.
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Dr. Vitaliy Yudkin, Los Angeles chiropractor