How to Cure Hip Pain
Hip pain is a common problem that especially affects older adults. The cause of the hip pain can be arthritis, a fracture, a strain, tendonitis or some other source. There are various ways that you can cure hip pain, but you should speak to your doctor before you self-medicate.
Instructions
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Rest the site of the pain. Not applying pressure to the area can help ease the pain. Many people find using a cane or walker will provide relief.
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Use ice and heat therapies. Ice packs and heating pads are used to cure hip pain. Ice is best to use after the pain begins while heat can be helpful in preventing the pain from starting.
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Work the muscles around the hip. Stretching can help loosen the area around the hip and alleviate the pain.
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Get a cortisone shot. Your doctor may recommend that you get a cortisone injection to help reduce inflammation caused by tendonitis or arthritis. When the inflammation in the hip area is reduced, the pain will subside.
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Lose weight. Some hip pain, including pain caused by osteoarthritis, can be cured by the patient losing a substantial amount of weight.
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Visit an acupuncturist. Acupuncture therapy has been proven to cure hip pain for many long time sufferers.
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Tips & Warnings
It is very likely that your doctor will recommend physical therapy to cure hip pain. Physical therapy increases the strength of the area and helps you become more mobile.
In the worse cases, hip replacement surgery may be needed to cure the pain. Hip replacement is needed when the joint in the hip has completely degenerated.
