Hip pain can be debilitating, affecting mobility, everyday function and activities, and your overall quality of life. Fortunately, physical therapists offer a non-invasive approach that can target the underlying causes of hip pain and help you regain strength and mobility. With a customized approach, we can help patients receive the hip pain treatment they need to recover and live life to the fullest.
The hip joint is a complex structure that contains bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. All of these work together to facilitate movement. When any of these components are injured or damaged from injury, inflammation, or degeneration, an individual may experience hip pain. This pain may manifest as:
When left untreated, hip pain can significantly affect one's daily activities and affect their overall quality of life.
Physical therapy is a type of medical treatment that uses targeted exercises designed to improve flexibility, strength, and range of motion in the patient's hip joint. A physical therapist creates a personalized treatment plan tailored to the patient's specific needs and goals. These targeted exercises may include stretching to improve flexibility, strengthening exercises to stabilize the hip joint, and implementing functional movements to improve overall mobility. Working with a physical therapist allows individuals with hip pain to alleviate discomfort and improve their ability to perform daily activities.
In addition to targeted exercises, the physical therapist may employ various manual therapy techniques to address soft tissue restriction, stiff joints, and other conditions contributing to hip pain. Manual therapy may include manipulation, massage, or joint stabilization to alleviate muscle tension and restore proper alignment. This therapy can help boost the healing process and enhance the effectiveness of the targeted exercises.
Physical therapists also educate patients about their condition, teaching them how to manage symptoms, prevent re-injury, and improve their long-term health and well-being. When they educate individuals with the knowledge and skills to take an active role in their recovery, the therapist fosters self-efficacy and resilience. This information enables individuals to overcome hip pain and improve their overall quality of life.
Depending on the extent of the patient's hip pain and their unique medical history, physical therapy can be an effective non-surgical treatment. For hip pain caused by mild to moderate osteoarthritis and some labral tears, physical therapy can sometimes prevent surgical treatment in the future and improve one's overall quality of life.
Even so, for patients who do need surgery, physical therapy can still be an essential part of their recovery process before and after the operation. This therapy can help strengthen the patient's hip before the operation, which is known as "pre-hab." Having pre-hab sessions can help patients can help them heal faster after surgery and need less intensive therapy. This preemptive treatment ultimately helps their long-term mobility and function.
Physical therapy offers a comprehensive and effective approach to hip pain treatment, addressing the root cause of discomfort while helping people heal. If you are struggling with hip pain, consider consulting a physical therapist to explore your treatment options. Call our office to learn more about our services or schedule an appointment.
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