Hip pain can be debilitating and wearing, affecting many aspects of daily life. It can affect people of all ages, from teenage sporting hip problems through to older age hip issues. Whether you’re dealing with sharp pain or a dull ache hip pain can have many causes. We have a depth of expertise in treating hip problems here at EMPC in Loughborough. You will receive both detail and depth of understanding in all that we do.
Some common causes of hip pain include:
The labrum is a ring of cartilage that surrounds the socket of the hip joint. Twisting injury or trauma to the hip can irritate or tear this cartilage, leading to pain and instability. Many cases can be effectively managed by physiotherapy without surgery.
Structural issue in the development of the ball or socket of the hip joint as we grow can lead to impingement. This can result in pain during certain movements, such as sitting or squatting. Specific physiotherapy measures can help to manage this problem.
This is a common cause of hip pain, particularly as we age. It occurs when the cartilage that cushions the hip joint wears down over time, resulting in pain and stiffness.
Inflammation of the fluid filled sacs that normally reduce friction around the hip joint, can cause significant pain and discomfort on the outer hip.
Some of the hip tendons are prone to over use or age related problems and can cause pain on the outer part of the hip.
Our hip team will use a variety of treatments targeted at the specific cause of your problem. These may include any or all of the following:
To book an appointment or ask for some advice, call us on 01509 215614 or email enquiries@empc.co.uk, or book online below.
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