Question 1

exercise for a stiff hip?

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Question 2

is neck oa like hip oa? when i walk a lot, my hip stiffness eases. what exercise can i do to improve neck/upper back tightness?

Accepted Answer

Heat/stretch: The best way to stretch your neck and upper back is to get the muscle warm with a heating pad or warm shower then do gentle stretches through the range of motion of the muscles. Hold each stretch for one minute. Doing yoga is also a great way to stretch out the muscles.

Question 3

what usually causes stiffness around the hip?

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Joint injury: When is a hip is stiff its movement is limited by some injury. This can be to the joint space itself, that is the cartilage can be thinning. It can also be due to damage to the tissue surrounding the hip joint called the labrum. A labral tear is painful and causes stiffness. Then there can be muscle strain to the muscles around the hip. This will cause stiffness too.

Question 4

how to treat hip stiffness and pain?

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Hip pain: Consider the cause. Try weight control, gentle warmup and stretching, massage, yoga, pilates, tai chi, nsaids, purified omega, pt, pain meds. Check with orthopedic surgeon for exam and imaging.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: hip stiffness?

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Ankylosis: Hip stiffness is typically a term used to describe a loss of range of motion of the hip joint or an increased resistance to rom of the hip joint.  Ankylosis is the medical term for loss of range of motion of a joint.  Although there are multiple potential causes, by far the most common cause of hip stiffness is osteoarthritis of the hip.

Question 6

hip stiffness and pain from prolonged bedrest?

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Not usually: If you have been confined to bed for a while, you may feel unsteady and a little "stiff" throughout. If you find you are stiff in one hip, however , it suggests that you have an underlying hip disorder, such as arthritis.

Question 7

what are the causes of stiffness around the hip joint?

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Arthritis: Low grade arthritis is probably the most common cause. Be warned, many people mistake low back pain for hip pain. Get it evaluated.

Question 8

can i attribute my recent back and hip stiffness to my fall?

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Possibly: If you fell heavily onto your buttocks, you could easily have caused bruising and then stiffness in your back and hip region. It should ease up quickly. Taking an anti inflammatory such as Ibuprofen or Aleve (naproxen) can help with the healing. Also use a heating pad. Had the injury only just occurred ice would have helped.

Question 9

60 yo woman, recent hip replacements, now increasing low back stiffness. how to help?

Accepted Answer

See your surgeon: I recommend evaluation by the surgeon that performed the hip replacements as they are in the best position to help you. A course of physical therapy would likely be helpful. Good luck.

Question 10

i have weakness and stiffness all over.  i wake with hip pain. also i feel a bit uncoordinated and unable to concentrate.?

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Be careful: What you describing it could serious, some flue symptoms could give that, i believe you should check it out with your doctor.

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Can i attribute my recent back and hip stiffness to my fall?

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60 yo woman, recent hip replacements, now increasing low back stiffness. how to help?

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I have weakness and stiffness all over. i wake with hip pain. also i feel a bit uncoordinated and unable to concentrate.?

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