The hip joint is the body’s largest ball-and-socket joint that allows for fluid movement during running, walking, and more.
There is a cushion of cartilage that helps prevent friction when the hip bone moves.
The hip is durable, but with age and use, this cushion can wear down or sustain an injury. So can the muscles, tendons, and bones surrounding the hip, caused by several conditions. These include:
- Arthritis, Avascular necrosis (or osteonecrosis)
- Certain cancers
- Bursitis
- Hip fractures
- Hip labral tear
- Muscle or tendon strain
- Tendinitis
Symptoms of Hip Pain
Depending on the condition that's causing your hip pain, you might feel the discomfort in:- Inside of the hip joint
- Outside of the hip joint
- Groin
- Buttocks
- Thigh
Treatment
A Chiropractor along with custom orthotics can alleviate your hip pain with adjustments, rehab, icing/heating and resting the affected joint.Your doctor or chiropractor can help you set up a stretching and strengthening exercise regimen that will improve your hip’s function and reduce your pain.
Using Functional *Foot Orthotics* | El Paso, TX (2019)
Functional custom foot orthotics understand the anatomy of the foot. By supporting the 3 arches of the foot, functional custom foot orthotics can help promote proper posture to prevent a variety of health issues, including neck pain and back pain. Over the counter, inserts may create more harm than good. Functional custom foot orthotics can also help maintain overall health and wellness. Because every person is unique, functional custom foot orthotics can help balance a person's unique body structure and function. Dr. Alex Jimenez can help provide functional custom foot orthotics to patients who need to improve their overall health and wellness.
