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HIP PAIN: CAUSES, SYMPTOMS AND REMEDIES<\/h2>\n

Hip pain can have many causes, some of which can be treated by an osteopath, others only by a doctor.<\/p>\n

Osteopathy can be useful in many situations and, in most cases, even preventatively.<\/p>\n

Symptoms can be different depending on the cause of the problem and it can take more or less time to resolve the pain.<\/p>\n

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ANATOMY OF THE HIP<\/h2>\n

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The hip, also known as the hip joint, is an anatomical region that joins the pelvis, pelvic area and thigh.<\/p>\n

The hip is mainly made up of the dome (or acetabulum) and the head of the femur, which, being spherical in shape, fits inside it.<\/p>\n

Often, hip pain originates in the joint itself, while other times it can originate in the many structures that surround the hip.<\/p>\n

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WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF HIP PAIN?<\/h2>\n

Pain can be caused by the joint itself or by other structures surrounding the hip.<\/p>\n

We can divide the causes of hip pain into two categories:<\/p>\n

Traumatic origin
\nMore generalised non-traumatic origin
\nWhile in the former we have a clear idea of the cause, i.e. trauma, in the latter there are many possibilities that lead to hip pain.<\/p>\n

From the point of view of Osteopathy, we can act mainly on the latter, since many of them are due to hypofunction of the joint.<\/p>\n

In many cases, incorrect posture overloads the hip, creating pain or even premature degeneration of the joint.<\/p>\n

There are work and sports situations that can affect the movement of the hip, for example, a tiler, who has to bend frequently, creates a situation of repeated compression in the hip, leading to premature wear of the joint.<\/p>\n

Sporting activities, such as skating, can also alter the function of the hip and cause pain.<\/p>\n

Osteopaths can improve the body’s ability to compensate by releasing structures that become hypomobile and whose function is affected by overload.<\/p>\n

Hip pain can be caused by many factors, so it is very important to assess and discover the cause of the pain.<\/p>\n

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TRAUMATIC CAUSES OF HIP PAIN
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