What You Can Do About Hip Pain

Anyone can suffer from hip pain, since many things can cause it. In most situations, it is due to the normal aging and wear and tear on the body. It is important to not let it keep you from doing daily activities and living your life. Keep in mind, though, that any pain should be shared with your doctor, to rule out serious conditions. Whether the hip pain is caused by arthritis, bursitis, fibromyalgia, an injury, or simply fatigued muscles and joints, there are easy things to do to help alleviate the issue.

Often, exercise can help strengthen the body, to help. The entire musculoskeletal system can benefit from exercise. Bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons can all become stronger, helping the body work more efficiently and provide support. Focus on those exercises that promote strength in the core and legs. By improving the body mechanics of the stomach, back, and inner and outer thighs, you can help your body better support itself and take the strain off of the ligaments and joints in the hip.

The exercises don't have to be high impact activities. Slow, light resistance movements can provide a big help for hip pain. Working out in a swimming pool can do wonders, with the water both offering a light resistance and taking some of your body's weight off of the painful area. Even easy stretches can do wonders for soreness. An added benefit of a regular exercise routine is weight reduction, which can reduce the amount of strain put on sore hips every day.

Other non-invasive methods can help. Depending on the root cause of the pain, the application of cold or heat to the are can provide relief, such as with a steamy bath or cold packs. Osteopathy, which focuses on stretching and massaging the body to help it heal, is also a good option if you suffer from hip pain. The method takes the body as a whole into account, rather than simply treating localized symptoms.

If you would like to learn more about hip pain in the Austin, Texas, area, contact Dr. McReynolds.