Hip pain is a common problem that affects people of all ages and can have a significant impact on daily life. It can be extremely disruptive to a patient’s well being and have a significant impact on the quality of their daily life. It is relatively common, managing to affect around 10% of the general population, which increases with age.
Chronic hip pain will require a full diagnosis and evaluation as the hip pain often comes as a result of secondary, or indeed primary, lower spinal or knee joint issues.It is recommended to have a full evaluation in order to ensure a correct diagnosis when suffering issues in this area. Effective treatment of hip pain is crucial to relieve symptoms, improve mobility, and maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. Some of the common symptoms of hip pain may be experiencing
This is a commonly asked question and at Apollo Clinics we offer a multi-disciplinary approach. Osteopathy aims to restore a balance within your body, focusing on ensuring your skeleton, muscles, tissues and all parts of your body are working in harmony together. In general an Osteopath tends to work more with their hands but will still prescribe you with exercises to complete independently.
Physiotherapy focuses on the rehabilitation of your physical function primarily through the use of exercise and modalities. That said, a Physio will also as well as manual therapy techniques such as massage.
Both Osteopaths and Physios are well equipped to treat hip pain and will examine, diagnose and treat problems with your joints, bones, soft tissue, muscles and nerves by looking at the function of your body. We will always guide you to the most appropriate treatment which may include a combination of both.
Whether you are seen by the Osteopath or the Physiotherapist, both first appointments will follow a similar process and you will be sent a patient intake form via email beforehand to help provide as much context as possible.
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Our focus will always be on retraining your body and looking at preventative measures to avoid reoccurrence of injuries. You will be provided with access to our digital exercise prescription software with full instructions on the range of exercise prescribed, as well as the ability to provide feedback for your practitioner as these are completed
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The most common cause of hip pain is Arthritis. Osteoarthritis causes the cartilage within a joint to become stiff and lose elasticity, resulting in its wear over time. In the case of the hip, the cartilage’s ability to absorb regular day-to-day force from the upper leg is greatly reduced. As the cartilage becomes more damaged the surrounding tendons and ligaments stretch and cause pain. In serious cases the cartilage may fully wear down and the bone may be in contact at the joint.
Another common form is Rheumatoid Arthritis. This is an autoimmune condition that occurs when the body’s natural protective immune system falters and begins to attack the body’s own tissue. The joints become inflamed as a result. Rheumatoid Arthritis affects people in different ways. Symptoms can occur quickly or present themselves slowly over a number of years. Some people have the condition for a relatively short period before successfully entering remission. For others, a longer treatment programme is necessary.
There are a also number of other causes of hip pain in both children and adults including:
Hip pain refers to discomfort or pain felt in or around the hip joint, which is located in the upper thigh bone. It can be caused by a variety of conditions, including arthritis, bursitis, tendinitis, or muscle strain.
Yes, your Osteopath will use non-invasive techniques to try and restore correct alignment in your hips using stretching and manipulation of the joint and surrounding muscles.
An initial consultation will be 45 minutes in total, which typically will include 15 minutes for consultation followed by 30 minutes for treatment and advice. The price for a first appointment is currently £60. A single session of follow up treatment will also be £60 however it is also possible to book a package of 6 sessions together which works out as £50 per session.
Our team treat a wide range of different conditions. You can read a bit more about our approach in each of these articles