Long Island Hip Pain Treatment
Physical Therapy Can Help You Move Your Hips Like You Are Young Again!
Are you having trouble sleeping or getting out of bed in the morning due to hip pain? Does your hip pain prevent you from doing the things you love or keep you from performing your job to the best of your ability? If so, know that you are not alone, and Long Island Physical Therapy is here to help!
Rather than relying on over-the-counter medications as a solution, physical therapy can provide relief without the need for dangerous drugs or invasive surgery. With physical therapy, our team of experts at our Bethpage, Long Island clinic can help uncover the cause of your hip pain and get you back to feeling healthy and active again.
Don’t let hip pain stop you from leading a full life! Schedule an appointment with us today for safe and effective relief.
What Is Causing My Hip Pain?
The interconnectedness of our body parts can often surprise us when we’re in pain and visit the doctor for answers. When dealing with hip pain, the issue may not be limited to just the joint itself; there may be an underlying condition in another area of the body. Our hips are complex ball-and-socket joints that rely on multiple muscles and tissues to provide stability and mobility. If something is off, pain can arise. Therefore, it is important to consider all potential sources of discomfort when dealing with hip pain.
Common causes of hip pain:
- Pinched sciatic nerve
- Unbalanced posture or gait
- Overuse injuries such as tendinitis and chronic muscle strain
- Acute injuries such as sprains, strains, and dislocations
- Cartilage tears, also known as labral tears
- Injury to the hip flexor muscles
- Tight hip flexors
- Weak gluteus medius muscles
- Iliotibial band syndrome
How Can a Physical Therapist Help Relieve My Hip Pain?
If you’re experiencing hip pain, don’t let it hold you back! At our Bethpage, Long Island, physical therapy clinic, we can help relieve and even eliminate your hip discomfort.
During your first appointment, one of our experienced physical therapists will examine your hips for signs of misalignment or structural damage and evaluate your stance, posture, gait, and range of motion. We’ll create a tailored treatment plan specifically designed to reduce pressure on your body and improve joint function so you can get back to living life with more flexibility and less pain.
Your physical therapist may recommend specific exercises designed to help alleviate joint pain while simultaneously stabilizing the hips. Core strengthening exercises may also be prescribed to increase strength in the back muscles, abdominal muscles, and pelvic muscles while improving posture and balancing weight evenly on both sides of the body.
We may add other specialized treatments to your recovery plan as needed; these could include joint mobilization to improve joint movement or various soft tissue treatments that alleviate pain and promote the healing of damaged tissues. Don’t hesitate – to reclaim control over your life today with physical therapy at our clinic.
Reasons Why Your Hip May Hurt?
The hips and knees are often stricken by the same diseases, disorders, and injuries. For instance, tendinitis and chronic muscle strain due to overuse is a frequent occurrence in both joints as they are constantly in use. Additionally, sprains, strains, dislocations, and other acute injuries can occur.
Furthermore, referred pain from a pinched sciatic nerve can affect both areas since it runs through them. Imbalances in posture or gait can also cause abnormal stress and premature wear-and-tear of the hips and knees, resulting in painful symptoms or arthritis.
Certain conditions may be specific to one joint or the other; labral tears often affect the hip, while bursitis is a specific condition affecting the knee joint. In addition, hip instability caused by tight hip flexor muscles and weak gluteus medius muscles can lead to painful problems such as iliotibial band friction syndrome or patellofemoral stress syndrome, which places excess stress on the knee or kneecap.
It’s important to keep an eye out for any pain in your hips or knees, as they are susceptible to similar ailments. If left untreated, these issues may worsen, so it is best to seek medical advice from a specialist if you experience discomfort.
It is important to see a healthcare provider determine the cause of your hip pain and determine the appropriate treatment.
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