Hip pain: what does it mean?

 

The main causes?

A set of factors, often mixed:

• Genetic tendency: some families are more affected.
• Overweight: every extra kilo raises the load on the joint.
• Physical occupations or repeated sports: heavy work or repetitive movements boosts wear and tear.
• History of injuries (fractures, dislocations) or joint diseases such as polyarthritis.

Signs that should wa:rn you

• 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.