Hip pain can be due to any number of causes: Hereditary (anatomical
abnormalities), injury, bursitis, reduced flexibility, leg length differences,
arthritis, to name just a few. Physicians make the determination of
the specific cause and diagnosis for each person.
What is common to all hip diagnosis is that the condition is either
caused by, or creates, faulty biomechanics. Pedorthists can help reduce
the effects of faulty biomechanics by addressing foot function, gait
and footwear. In fact, many with hip pain say their symptoms are reduced,
go away or they walk better when foot function is corrected.
Other names or similar conditions:
Iliotibial band syndrome
Trochanteric bursitis
Piriformis syndrome
Hamstring strain
Hip flexor strain
Symptoms:
Pain along the lateral (outside) of hip
Pain going upstairs
Pain getting up from a seated position
Pain after standing for long periods or sitting for long periods
Limited range of motion in hip
Trouble sleeping
Signs to look for:
Pain along the lateral (outside) of hip
Limping in affected limb
Possible Causes:
Multiple causes, ranging from hereditary (anatomical abnormalities),
injury, bursitis, reduced flexibility, leg length differences, arthritis,
etc.
Goals:
Restore correct foot motion
Align hips, knees, ankles and feet
Support arches
Restore posture
Increase lower body flexibility and muscle strength
Lower and thinner arch support with longitudinal and metatarsal support,
such as the Bio-Orthotics Journey or Silhouette, for use when shoes
cannot accommodate the Winstep or Sundance exercising support
Wear pumps or high heels only as long as absolutely necessary
Go barefoot on a minimal basis only
For exercise, use shoes with titanium springs
Other:
Leg length lift where there is a length difference
Activities:
Obtain a medical diagnosis and treatment plan
Regular stretching of iliotibial band, hamstring, quad and psoas
major
No high impact activities until released to do so by physician and
shoes and arch support available to wear
Rotation of weight bearing and non-weight bearing exercising, such
as walking (weight bearing) with swimming or bicycling (non-weight
bearing)
This information does not constitute a
diagnosis of your condition and does not take the place of a doctor’s
care. The information has been compiled from sources available to
the general public and referenced below. Copyright 2005 Carole
Romig
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