Do you have hip pain? Does someone you know have it? If so, I want you to realize something: it can get worse. Hopefully, you want to do whatever it takes to avoid this happening to you or someone you care about. It may just be hip pain right now, but if you don’t take care of it now there’s a good chance that you can end up having to use a walker, a scooter, or a cane.
From day to day, your hips serve innumerable functions for your body. They keep you upright; allow you to bear weight; and help you walk smoothly, run, jump, kick, and play. Since your hips are engaged in nearly every move you make, pain in this area of your body can have debilitating consequences for you (especially if you have persistent hip pain). And while hip pain is frequently the result of osteoarthritis or some type of injury, it can also be a sign of other health conditions. If you’ll mention that to me, I’ll examine you and find out if I can help you identify the source of your hip pain and develop a tailored treatment plan just for you.
One of the most common causes of hip pain is inflammation. Hip pain can derive from the structures within the hip joint or from the structures and ligaments surrounding the inflamed joint. Within the joint itself, there is actually limited space for the femoral head to move in its socket. Still, any injury, misalignment, groin muscle problem, or illness in your joint can trigger inflammation, and then the joint space can easily become filled with fluid, causing you pain. Inflammation of any of the fluid-filled sacs outside of the hip—the bursae—can also be the source of pain. Bursitis is often the result of minor trauma or overuse. If you want to get checked, call the office today. We’re here to help.
Dr. Scott Cabazolo
(540) 622-6400
112 E 6th Street
Front Royal, VA 22630
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