how do you work up and evaluate hip pain?

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Answer 1

See a doctor: He or she will examine it and collect the details of the pain. There's no standard workup. An 80 year old patient with osteoporosis and a fall, will have a different workup then a 20 year old sexually active person with autoimmune disease.

Answer 2

No: Trigger point injections work poorly for hip pain and need to be administered by a professional, when done at all.

Answer 3

Possible: It is possible to do self trigger point therapy with a variety of devices that put pressure on the trigger point. You can use a tennis ball and roll back and forth on it. Also there is a device called a back knobber that can work on trigger points. Having said all that it is my belief (bias) that muscle trigger points are usually secondary to something else and are rarely the primary problem.

Answer 4

Possible arthritis: You should be evaluated by an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in the treatment of hip pain. Positional pain such as you describe is often due to an arthritic process. Sitting places the hip in more flexion, and slouchiing, though bad for overall posture, decreases the bendingat the hip. The injury/arthritis is likely in the anterior or front of the hip. Xrays and possibly an mra is warranted.

Answer 5

A couple of things.: You may have a mechanical problem within the hip joint such as a torn labrum, or a bone spur, or a loose body. Changing body positions may be unloading the affected area, thus, making you feel better.

Answer 6

See physician: There are many causes of hip pain. You should see a physician to help localize the source of your pain. There may be some modifications to the type of work that you do or some recommendations for prevention.

Answer 7

If it related to an : Injury on the job report it to your employer so that you may receive workers compensation coverage for medical evaluation and treatment if not improving. If not work related, and not improving with time, activity modification &/or otc medication if no medical reasons to prevent their use, then see your physician for evaluation.

Answer 8

Many causes: Depends on age and symptoms. Hip joint pain is usually groin pain. Pain with motion or twisting can give concern to things like a labral tear of the hip. There is also something called fai or femoral acetabular impingement. History, physical and a simple x-ray to check for arthritis. Start with nsaid's, physical therapy and re-assess. A guided injection can be considered if no improvement.

Answer 9

Hip pain: There are many reasons for hip pain. It can be tendinitis, arthritis, stress fracture, muscle strain or tear. You can also get referred pain from a lumbar disc or an abdominal problem.

Answer 10

Needa diagnosis firs: First you need to determine where the pain is coming from.Pain located outside the hip joint has a different treament that the pain located inside the hip joint.Outside pain can be as simple as bursitis and a injection could be all you need.Inside pain could be as serious as the need for a hip replacement is arthitis of the hip is the correct diagnosis.

Answer 11

Needa diagnosis firs: First you need to determine where the pain is coming from.Pain located outside the hip joint has a different treament that the pain located inside the hip joint.Outside pain can be as simple as bursitis and a injection could be all you need.Inside pain could be as serious as the need for a hip replacement is arthitis of the hip is the correct diagnosis.

Answer 12

Muscles!!!!: Think flesh=muscles/tissue and not bone/ligament/disc/nerves with chronic pain! joints are designed to last a lifetime/100 years! start self-care with a wellness program of vits, magnesium glycinate, sleep hygiene, exercise, self massage, chiropractor, yoga, heat, epsom tub soaking, and stretching. In my practice, I use acupuncture and myofascial tissue release with trigger points w lidocaine.

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