The hip is one of the major joints in the human body. Thanks to it we are able to walk, sit down, stand up, and rotate our torso. Hip pain can majorly impact mobility and the ability to enjoy life to the fullest. Sometimes resting is enough to make you feel better, but it’s important to examine the root cause of what is hurting to write off other major concerns. We list 3 different causes for hip pain, how to differentiate each one and treatment options in Las Vegas.
1) Arthritis
It is said that in 2030, around 25% of the US population will experience some form of arthritis. This is a degenerative condition that affects mostly people over 50, but can be inherited and start to affect people in their 20s or younger.
Arthritis affects multiple joints in the body, and the hip is no exception. As the articulations and cartilage begin to deteriorate, the constant weight of the body to the hip can speed up the process and create pain that will also become prevalent when moving the joint in any way.
Because of the constant engagement of this part of the body, hip pain due to arthritis is very disruptive. This is why finding pain relief when medically assessing a patient is a priority.
2) Sport Injury or Trauma to the Hip
Athletes are prone to experiencing sport injuries, as well as non-athletes that work out or participate in teams regularly. Running, trekking, jogging and other high impact sports are not strangers to hip pain. Volleyball also has a high rate of hip injuries, especially for liberos, who have to constantly be ready to fall to secure the ball.
For people who wish to remain active and are not experiencing an incapacitating amount of hip pain, kinesio tapping is a widely known alternative. It can help stabilize and support the joint so that the force isn’t completely absorbed by the area, and provide some pain relief. Knowing how to apply it correctly is key to obtaining good results.
At Desert Oasis in Las Vegas, we have the expertise and experience to apply kinesio tapping correctly, catering to each injury and sport.
3) Unstable Hip
An unstable hip joint can cause major issues for the person experiencing it. Frequent subluxations are cause for concern, and can be a sign of a poorly healed injury or something deeper going on.
Joints are not meant to be dislocated at all, and the more they are disturbed, the more unstable they become, as the tissues surrounding the joint grow weaker and less effective at holding everything in place.
Some connective tissue disorders like Elder Danlos Syndrome make it easier for joints to slip out of place, and the hip is a common joint affected by this. With EDS, tendons, ligaments, etc. are stretchier than they should be, which gives the bones wider range of motion that, if not supported by developed muscle, lead to subluxations and dislocations with activities that seem irrelevant to non-EDS people. Hyperlax people should also be careful, as they too can more easily injure joints if force is applied from a hyperextended position.
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Finding Treatment in Las Vegas for Hip Pain
If you are in Las Vegas and experiencing any kind of hip pain, our team at Desert Oasis, with 25 years of experience, is here to help you begin the road to a pain-free life. We offer many therapies that combine traditional medicine with natural and alternative treatments. With the guidance of our medical director Dr. John A. Thompson, we can look at your hip pain from a multilateral approach, to reach a better mobility so you can continue having an unrestrained life.
Contact us to begin your healing journey by the side of a team that prioritizes treating the cause, not just the symptom.