Hip Arthritis

Hip arthritis is a common condition for people over the age of 50, affecting 40 million people globally.

Signs and Symptoms

●      Groin, buttock, thigh pain

●      Stiffness in hip

●      Difficulty climbing stairs/walking

●      Stiffness and pain with prolonged inactivity

Advice

●      Try not to cross legs as this can put pressure on hip and the muscles on the side of the hip

●      Swimming or cycling is effective due to the non weight bearing on the joint.

●      Pop a pillow in between your legs when lying on the side.

Exercises

Hip capsule Stretch

●      Get a resistance band, a blue band is recommended.

●      Lay down and put the band on top of the thigh and put the other end on a stable non moving object

●      Bring the leg up and hold it for 20 seconds

●      Do the same for the other hip if required

Hip Flexor Stretch

●      Sit right on the edge of a bed

●      Bring up one knee and lean backwards until you are lying down

●      Make sure to keep the back flat and knee bent

●      Hold for 15 seconds

●      Change sides and bring the other knee up

●      Do this once a day

If you still experience pain it is a good idea to get checked out by a healthcare professional. You can book in for a free spine check here https://www.phoenixhealthhub.co.uk/booking-services. or contact us on 01825 627450