Hip Pain
Causes include:
- Muscle stiffness due to poor posture or overuse
- Sciatica – pain and/or altered sensation in the buttock, back of the leg and foot due to compression of the Sciatic nerve or its nerve roots
- Muscle, tendon and ligament injuries
- Osteoarthritis – wear and tear of the cartilage
- Bursitis – inflammation of the fluid-filled cushion that protects the muscles and tendons from rubbing on the bone
Treatment:
- Stretching, massage and articulation techniques
- Rehabilitation and stretching programme
- Aftercare advice
- Preventative and postural advice
