Common Causes of Persistent Hip Pain

Persistent hip pain is commonplace and can affect everyone, from recent college graduates to grandparents.

Persistent hip pain is commonplace and can affect everyone, from recent college graduates to grandparents. But the source can sometimes be difficult to pinpoint. For a better understanding of the cause, the best clue is the type of pain and its location.

Please keep reading to learn more about the common causes of persistent hip pain and how physical therapy helps.

Common causes of persistent hip pain:

Arthritis

Arthritis is the general cause of prolonged hip pain, resulting in stiffer and more sensitive joints, difficulty walking, and pain. Arthritis causes hip joint inflammation and the failure of cartilage that protects the hip bones. Categories of arthritis that can trigger hip pain include the following:

• Infectious arthritis arises from a joint disease that breaks the cartilage.

• Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder where the body attacks the protective lining surrounding the joint and causes fluid buildup.

• Osteoarthritis is the age-related wearing down of the joint’s cartilage.

Tendinitis

Tendinitis, or tendinopathy, is inflammation or tendon deterioration that is frequent in mature adults and can trigger long-lasting hip pain. People with a tendon injury suffer pain, particularly when moving the hip. Slight inflammation and tenderness are also commonplace.

Bone cancer

Long-term hip pain is also one of the significant symptoms of bone cancer. Some people may experience a mass swelling in the hip. In addition, exposure to radiation and hereditary factors have been linked to bone cancer resulting in frequent hip pain.

Hip fracture

A hip fracture is a crack or a break in the femur. This is the thigh bone near the hip joint. A wound to the hip can cause a fracture. Hip fractures can also happen due to cancer or osteoporosis, weakening the bones.

Physical therapy to relieve prolonged hip pain

Painful hip symptoms can improve with exercise therapy. A physical therapist can prescribe exercises to target the source of pain while improving strength, range of motion, and flexibility. A therapist can create an exercise program based on the hip condition to progress to recovery. Exercises can be modified or increased over time.

Initially, a physical therapist will spend a significant amount of time ensuring that the patient understands the condition causing the pain. Once that is grasped, and they also understand the recovery process, it takes willpower to stick to a treatment plan and avoid harmful activities that could cause re-injury.

Consider speaking to a physical therapist

Persistent hip discomfort is an ailment that affects mainly older adults but can happen at any age. To help prevent hip pain, consider weight monitoring and getting annual checkups. In addition, regular exercise therapy has led to improvements in the symptoms. Speak to a physical therapist to discover how physical therapy can reduce persistent hip pain.

Liberated Rehabilitation is a mobile physical therapy service in the Phoenix metro area specializing in fully personalized in-home physical therapy. We provide tailored physical therapy in the home or work setting for faster, better recovery. Call (602)755-2276 to schedule an appointment.