Pain in the Hip...
Often times patients will complain about an inability to lay directly
on the hip secondary to pain around the large bone protruding at the hip.
More often than not these patients are suffering form a condition known
as trochanteric bursitis. The bursa is a fluid filled sack that lies between
the bony prominence and the muscles on the outside of the hip. If there
is a lack of flexibility in the muscles crossing the outside of the hip
then these muscles are pulled into closer proximity to the bony prominence.
This approximation causes excessive rubbing of the bursa resulting in
inflammation.
This flexibility issue can be relieved with manual techniques. In addition,
proper assessment of structural alignment is essential to ensure that
there are no discrepancies that would place abnormal length-tension relationships
on the muscles.
Learn more about Manual Therapy. Learn more about other therapies we use.
Treatment
Combing an appropriate evaluation to identify any structural causes with appropriate manual therapy to release restrictions is essential to successful resolution of symptoms and to prevent recurrence. The patient should also be using an anti-inflammatory approach consisting of ice, NSAIDS and Iontophoresis when indicated.
Prevention
Having appropriate extensibility of the tensor fascia latae muscle is critical in preventing this diagnosis. Personalized PT customizes exercise and stretching programs to fit your needs, to both repair and prevent injury. Contact us to arrange a consultation.
