Two physical therapy exercises that can help your hips

Your hip joints are some of the most important structures in your body, and they’re involved in normal daily activities like walking, running and climbing stairs. However, problems with the muscles around your hip can trigger pain and other symptoms.  Hip pain is a common issue for Americans. Up to 40% of people who play […]

Three ways physical therapy can help people with a torn hip labrum

The hips are working every single time you walk or get into or out of a chair, and such common daily activities can be much harder when you have a torn hip labrum. However, a physical therapy plan can help you treat this hip injury.  The hip labrum is a piece of cartilage that lines […]

Two exercises that can help your hip bursa pain

Running or walking with poor form. Lifting heavy weights repeatedly with your legs. Weakness in your thigh or glute muscles. These are all factors that can lead to hip bursa pain or hip bursitis.  Bursae are small, fluid-filled sacs that reduce friction between muscles and bones. One place where you can find these structures are […]

Is hip pain during pregnancy common?

Many women are aware that lower back pain and pelvic pain are common during pregnancy. However, they might not be aware that it’s also common to experience hip pain during pregnancies.  One study found that slightly more than 32% of women experienced hip pain while they were pregnant. There are many reasons why so many […]

Why are my hips so stiff all the time?

The most likely answer is that you’re one of the many people affected by hip osteoarthritis. This condition occurs naturally as the hips age, and it can also be related to past hip injuries.  Medical researchers agree that hip osteoarthritis is a common reason why people’s hips are so stiff. They estimate that 1 in […]

How can physical therapy help with hip bursitis?

Feeling pain at the point of your hip? Does it extend into the outside of your thigh? If you answered yes to these two questions, you likely have a condition called hip bursitis.  It’s estimated that 15% of women and 8.5% of men develop bursitis in one of their hips. This condition occurs in the […]

Why are my hips so stiff after sitting?

Do you always feel like your hips are stiff after sitting? Turns out, this is a pretty common experience. Sitting for a long time can affect your back, hips, knees and other parts of your body. Join us as we explore why your hips may be stiff after sitting, and find out how physical therapy […]

Why do I have hip pain during pregnancy and what can I do?

For many women, pregnancy leads to many positive feelings. It can cause joyful anticipation, for instance, but being pregnant can also lead to physical pain that you may not have felt before.  One issue that many women face during pregnancy is hip pain. A medical study from 2018 reports that over 32% of pregnant women […]

What can I do about hip pain during pregnancy?

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]You might have expected back pain or even pelvic pain during your pregnancy. Yet you might not have expected to have hip pain.  However, you aren’t alone in experiencing this type of pain; medical […]

Why you need physical therapy for a hip labral tear

Pain in the hip or groin that gets worse by lots of standing, walking or sitting. Clicking sounds when you move your hip. Increased hip stiffness. These are all symptoms that you can experience when you have a hip labral tear.  The labrum is a ring of cartilage found in both the shoulder and hip. […]

Get moving again with physical therapy for your hip labral tear

A chronic feeling of unsteadiness when you’re on your feet. Pain when moving, bending or rotating your hip joint. Clicking sounds in your hip when you move. Have all these symptoms? it’s likely you have an injury called a hip labral tear.  The hip labrum is a rim of cartilage around the outside of the […]

Two hip strengthening exercises to use in physical therapy

Sitting down to chat with friends. Walking to the mailbox. Bending down to grab something from a low shelf at the grocery store. All these normal daily tasks can be harder to do if you have a hip problem.  Unfortunately, far too many Americans are living with issues that cause hip pain and other symptoms. […]