Hip osteoarthritis, also known as wear-and-tear arthritis, is a condition affecting the natural cushioning, or cartilage, between joints in the hip. There is no cure for arthritis as of yet, but there are many pain relief treatments that can improve your quality of life. At National Spine & Pain Centers, pain specialists use non-surgical treatments to help patients manage hip arthritis. They can help you discover the best way to find relief and get back to the activities you enjoy most.
Contact National Spine & Pain Centers to schedule an appointment with an affiliated pain specialist for Hip Arthritis treatment today.
Some of the common causes of hip arthritis include:
Pain in your hip can be exacerbated by these factors and daily activities.
Overexertion or sudden movements can cause your hip joint pain to be worse,
as well as repetitive movement in your hip, such as bending down often
or sitting/standing up. Weight gain can also make hip arthritis worse.
Arthritis usually comes on slowly with pain that gradually increases over time. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. This type of arthritis is caused by the breakdown of cartilage. Conversely, rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder where the body’s immune system turns on itself and begins attacking healthy tissue. Rheumatoid arthritis is generally more difficult to treat long-term.
Symptoms of arthritis include:
Patients with severe hip arthritis will often be recommended hip replacement surgery. Be advised that this is an intense procedure that should only be used as a last resort. Many people can find relief through conservative treatment options and you should explore these with your doctor first.
Minimally invasive forms of treatment can be effective in treating hip pain, along with hip arthritis exercises, such as leg extensions, leg raises, hip rotations, and daily stretching. Hip joint injections are also a popular form of treatment that provides considerable hip pain relief.
The treatments listed below can spare you from the need for hip replacement surgery for several years. Hip replacements are not permanent, so if you can achieve pain relief without one then it is highly recommended that you stick with conservative treatments.
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