How to Naturally Rebuild a Hip Joint
Hip problems can really impact a person's quality of life. Sometimes the worst part about hip pain is that there could be so many causes to the pain, and proper diagnosis is key to correcting the pain. Some common causes of hip pain include arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, osteonecrosis, lumbar pain (which comes from other areas), snapping hip syndrome, muscle strain, fracture, and stress fracture. You should call a doctor immediately if you are unable to walk due to the extreme pain, if the injured area has extreme swelling, or if the pain persists for more than a couple of days. But if the pain serves as a minor inconvenience to daily routines, you should attempt a natural process to rebuild the hip joints.
Things You'll Need
- Glucosamine sulfate
- Chondroiton sulfate
- Vitamin C
- Exercise machine (whether at home or gym)
- Ice
Instructions
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Rest and ice the injured hip. Stay off of your feet as often as possible after you injure your hip. Also try not to put pressure on the specific injured hip by lying on it. Sometimes the best and natural remedy for hip joint pain is rest. Rest will go a long way to the rebuilding process.
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Take glucosamine sulfate as a nutritional supplement. It helps repair cartilage. Take chondroitin sulfate as a nutritional supplement. It helps repair cartilage. Take 1500 milligrams of vitamin C per day. It helps cross link the collagen fibers in cartilage to prevent its delamination. Delamination occurs when cartilage spreads apart. Often, at local stores, you can find a natural herbal pill that includes all of the above ingredients.
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Do low-impact exercises. Try using an elliptical machine or exercise bike. If you have access to a swimming pool, swimming is a great way and pain-free way to exercise. Start out exercising only a little each day. Make sure to ice the hip after exercise.
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Follow a stretching regiment to improve the hip's range of motion.
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Tips & Warnings
Avoid high-impact exercising such as running and jumping. Also stop participating sporting activities such as football, basketball, baseball and any other contact sports in which the injury could be worsened.
