Experiencing Pain in Your HIPS? Here are some Remedies.

The pain you experience in your hip may come from your hip or it could come from the pelvis or the lower back. Hip pain has several symptoms. Sometimes the pain may be over the hip alone. In other cases, it may actually be along the thigh down to the knee and some times right to the ankle.
There are many reasons for the origination of your hip pain. Some of them may be minor problems that only require some over-the-counter medication. Other times, however, this pain might be a serious problem that may be treated only through surgery.


Causes:

Arthritis: This is one of the most common causes of hip pain. This is an age-related medical condition. Arthritis causes the inflammation of one or more joints in the body. This results in swelling, stiffness, pain and limited movement. A hundred different types of arthritis have been identified and documented. In this condition, the cartilage that protects the joint breaks down preventing smooth movement.

Capsulitis: The sac around the hip joint becomes inflamed and compressed. This tightness limits the range of movement. Any joint in the body can be affected.

Groin strain: The stability of the hip joint can be adversely affected if the groin muscle is strained.

Sports: Sports like basketball and soccer place a lot of emphasis on jumping and running. These activities can put a significant amount of stress on the muscles surrounding the hips. These strains can cause a lot of damage to the hips.


Some Effective Treatments:

Rest: This is, undoubtedly and unarguably the most effective treatment. It is universally accepted. The movement of the body is less and therefore there is little strain on the hips.

Light exercise: It is a good idea to perform exercises like water aerobics and swimming. These exercises are extremely supportive of the hips.

'No' to excessive alcohol: Alcohol is one of the important factors that can trigger a gout attack. The alcohol in your body increases the stress on your hips. It is advisable not to cross two pegs a day.

Drink enough water: Drink at least six to eight glasses of water daily.

Maintain an ideal body weight: By balancing your weight, you can reduce the stress on your hips and greatly reduce your chances of having osteoarthritis. You can make use of the body mass index (BMI) to know where you stand.

Make use of crutches and cranes: Crutches and cranes are devices that are created to assist a person having weakness in the lower limbs. With the help of crutches, you can keep your weight off the joint. The weight is supported by the crutch or crane. This reduces the stress placed on the joints.

Ice packs: These can help to reduce the swelling and inflammation around the joint. They must, however be used with care. They can damage the skin.