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It hurts to stand. It hurts to sit. It hurts so badly you can’t sleep at night. It hurts so badly you don’t want to get out of bed in the morning. Twenty-five percent of all adults will develop hip osteoarthritis in their lifetime, according to The Arthritis Foundation. If you’re one of the millions who live with chronic hip joint pain, know that you don’t have to accept discomfort or adapt your lifestyle in a way that isolates you or leaves you unable to participate in your favorite pastimes. Read on to learn more about the spectrum of available treatment options for hip pain. Then talk to your primary care physician to determine what treatment option may be right for you.
One of the most common causes of chronic hip pain is hip osteoarthritis, a condition that causes a reduction and deterioration in the cartilage that cushions your joints, resulting in pain and mobility limitation. Other causes may include a hip fracture; bursitis, an inflammation of the fluid sacs between tissues such as bone, muscles, and tendons; or tendonitis, an inflammation or irritation of the tendons often caused by repetitive overuse.
Depending on the severity of your discomfort, your doctor may prescribe one of the following treatment plans:
If you are living with mild to severe hip joint pain, talk to your doctor. He or she will work with you to explore the possibility of first attempting non-invasive treatment options, and will collaborate with you on a long-term solution to long-term pain management and healing.
New name. Same team. Same Care That Is Personal.