Hip Injuries
Hip injuries can occur anywhere from the outside of the hip to the groin area, and from the outer buttock to the upper thigh. Within hip injuries is an uncomforting pain that makes performing daily tasks extremely difficult, like walking or moving freely.
The most common symptoms of hip injuries include:
- Limping
- Groin pain
- Loss motion
- Decreased range of motion
- Swelling
- Warmth
Hip injuries can also indicate deeper, underlying issues with your health. It’s possible someone suffering from a hip injury could be at risk of tendinopathy, tendon tears, bursitis, tendinitis, labral tears, or osteoarthritis.
There are a few factors that also put you at a higher risk of obtaining a hip injury. These include obesity, age, being female, and having experienced prior hip trauma. It’s important that if you identify with any of these factors that you are aware of any hip pain, and begin treating it before it turns into something more serious.
If your hip pain does develop into something more serious, it is crucial to seek out professional advice. Even though it may feel like a normal hip injury or pain, it could be the result of an underlying issue that we mentioned above. Here at The Regenerative Medicine Institute of Cincinnati, our physicians make sure they get to the source of your hip injury, and then deliver you with the proper therapy plan to ensure a successful recovery. Call and book and appointment today to discover how we can help.