Hip pain can signal the need for hip replacement surgery-or not. It depends on some factors. Out of over 231,000 hip replacements performed in the U.S. every year, how probable is it that some small percentage of these aren’t really necessary-or, to put it another way, can be delayed for quite some time? Here is ...
If you’re a serious runner, you know the big expense that running shoes can become, however if you try to get by without getting good shoes, you’ll soon see and feel the effects of skimping in this regard. Shin splints, knee or hip pain, combined with early shoe wear will take hold very quickly. In ...
Almost two years ago I was pregnant with my first child. The entire experience of pregnancy was new to me, so when I began having excruciating pain in my groin, I thought nothing of it except for natural cause and effect. The pain made it extremely difficult to sleep because I was unable to swing ...
Doctors are offering a new alternative to hip replacement especially for the new, active baby boomers. Now there is no longer the need to wait until your 60’s for a hip repair. The alternative? Hip resurfacing. Aimed at younger, athletic baby boomers, usually under 55, a damaged hip’s ball and socket can be relined with ...
Hip pain is a common ailment. The causes for pain in the hip has many numerous origins. To find the proper treatments for the hip pain until you know the root of the actual problems. A doctor cannot give a treatment plan without first diagnosing the reason behind the pain and discomfort. Home remedies have ...
Dull hip pain, that occurs upon movement, can be localized at the major tendons, muscles or bone surrounding and making up the hip. Sustained and sharp hip pain, however, is usually due to something serious that might call for professional help. Injuries of the lower back can manifest in the hip area as well. These ...
Septic hip, also known as septic arthritis, or infectious arthritis is an infection of the hip joint, and it is not very common; however anyone can develop the infection, though it is most common in children under the age of 3. In children, septic hip can develop a bacterial infection, or suffered trauma to the ...
Runners or joggers often get hip pain, but could this be from bursitis, as in trochanteric (relating to region)? I consulted with Darrin Bright, MD, who specializes in sports medicine and family medicine, of Max Sports Medicine in Columbus, OH. I’m also a certified personal trainer. Dr. Bright explains, “Trochanteric bursitis is very common among ...
At age 25, I was diagnosed with something called, “Snapping Hip Syndrome”, which is actually a genetic muscle problem. My hips will at times pop and crack loudly, even in public. Sometimes the pain is excruciating, most times I feel completely normal and have no problems moving whatsoever. Regretfully, I will likely need a hip ...
Having a painful hip joint is no fun. Depending on the severity of the pain and the extent of your hip disease, hip pain can definitely affect your mood and quality of life. I have been dealing with a bad hip for many years, and I have learned a thing or two about how to ...
