Hip Pain

            

The hip joint is vital to the movement and essential for weight bearing capabilities because it acts as the connection between the legs and torso. As a integral component of the pelvis, the hip joint is strong and stable. However hip pain can be brought on by certain conditions. These include the following:

• 1) arthritis, which is caused by excessive weight through the hip joint
• 2) Trochanteric bursitis, when there is inflammation of the bursa over the outside of the hip joint brought on by increased activity;
• 3) Tendonitis
• 4) Snapping Hip Syndrome, caused when muscles or ligaments are imbalanced and
• 5) Hip fractures.

An osteopath can diagnose and help treat the symptoms as well as advise on further testing and an exercise and wellness routine based on a patient’s lifestyle and age.

NICE - The National Institute for Clinical Excellence recommends a course of manual therapy, including spinal manipulation (including osteopathic), for the early management of persistent non-specific lower back pain.