Hip pain: what does it mean?

• • Morning stiffness that enhances with movement.
  • Hip pain when walking, climbing stairs, or getting up.
  • Difficulty putting on shoes, bending over.
  • Rubbing or cracking sensation in the joint.
  • Pains referred to the groin, thigh or knee.
  • Muscle fatigue, balance problems, night pain or a feeling of heat in the hip .

Good news: you can live with a worn hip

There’s no need to wait until you’re in severe pain to make a move. Early diagnosis can decrease the progression of wear and tear and boost quality of life.

Here are some suggested solutions:

Relieve pain

Paracetamol or anti-inflammatories occasionally, always according to the advice of a healthcare professional.

Move… but gently

Suggested activities: swimming, cycling, regular walking on flat terrain.

Physical therapy sessions help enhance the muscles around the hip and keep good mobility.

Ease pressure on the joint

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