Hip Pain Conditions and Treatment Options
Note: It is very important to seek proper medical attention by a qualified healthcare professional trained in musculoskeletal conditions of these issues for examination and diagnosis. For example, if massage, deep heat or strenuous activity is undertaken right after trauma to your thigh, you may develop a complication such as myositis ossificans (calcification of the injured muscle). Other conditions associated with hip pain that we successfully treat in our office include: In addition to the swelling, other symptoms of bursitis are tenderness and warmth over the joint, and joint pain. Bursitis can be caused by many different conditions and circumstances including chronic overuse of the joint, trauma to the joint, an infection, or a condition like rheumatoid arthritis, or gout. Pain may be isolated to one side or the other, and possibly associated with pain of the thigh or knee. In some cases, a low-grade fever is also a possible transient synovitis symptom. In most cases, these are the only symptoms, and the child doesn’t otherwise appear to be ill. With osteoarthritis, patients may feel a grating in the joints when in motion. Swelling, muscle weakness, and restricted movement are other common osteoarthritis symptoms. Osteoarthritis is caused by a wearing away of cartilage in the joints and in extreme cases the formation of bony spurs. This can be caused by obesity, overuse, injury, and certain medical conditions. Symptoms of a sprain including swelling, bruising, pain, restricted mobility, and trouble using the extremity attached to the affected joint. A popping sound may also be heard if the ligament has ruptured. Risk factors for sprains include muscle fatigue and sudden exercise after long sedentary periods. During your first visit at our office, your chiropractic physician will discuss your symptoms with you, review your medical history, and conduct an examination. Once the doctor has diagnosed the cause of your hip pain, he will design a treatment program specific to you. Acute hip pain is generally well managed with physiotherapy and pain management while other complaints and chronic hip pain conditions respond well to our rehabilitative programs that aim to reduce pain and restore normal flexibility and mobility to your hip and pelvis by incorporating, hip joint adjustments, stretching, hip stabilization exercises and physiotherapy into your program. Why suffer in pain another moment? Call our office today at (773) 878-7330 for the evaluation and treatment of your hip pain.Hip Pain
Hip Pain Related Conditions We Treat in Our Chicago Chiropractic Office:
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