Hip Pain
Introduction
Hip Pain
Whether it is running, squatting or simply walking that you’re struggling with, establishing a clear diagnosis and identifying the cause marks the start of your rehab journey. After problems are identified, a clear management plan can be created and executed to work towards your goals.
The hip joint, like the shoulder; is a ball and socket joint that forms the connection between the pelvis and the lower limb. The nature of a ball and socket joint means that large degrees of multidirectional movement is available. As such, we ought to have sufficient strength, stability and control around the joint to allow for efficient function.
Like all joints within our bodies, hips are susceptible from developing osteoarthritis which can cause varying degrees of pain and dysfunction. Simply put, this occurs due to a natural degenerative process which causes damage to the hip joint surface and can limit the available range of movement.