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How Can Pain And Stiffness In The Hips Be Treated?
Good evening. I am a 67 year old woman, generally in excellent health. However, I do have the beginnings of osteoarthritis in my hips. I do yoga and Pilates regularly, but I am still stiff and in some pain. Is there anything I can take to alleviate the pain?
Hi I read your problem, u have the OA of hip means arthritis of hip.Arthritis means "joint inflammation" there are many types of arthritis but Osteoarthritis or OA is the most common,also known as degenerative joint disease or age related arthritis. The symptoms of OA are
Joint stiffness
pain, swelling or tenderness in the hip joint A sound or feeling tickling sound of bone rubbing against bone
inability to move the hip to perform routine activities.
Treatment- Rest and joint Care- Non drug pain relief techniques to control pain
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How Can Pain And Stiffness In The Hips Be Treated?
Hi I read your problem, u have the OA of hip means arthritis of hip.Arthritis means joint inflammation there are many types of arthritis but Osteoarthritis or OA is the most common,also known as degenerative joint disease or age related arthritis. The symptoms of OA are Joint stiffness pain, swelling or tenderness in the hip joint A sound or feeling tickling sound of bone rubbing against bone inability to move the hip to perform routine activities. Treatment- Rest and joint Care- Non drug pain relief techniques to control pain losing excessive weight exercise medications NSAIDS drug as ibuprofen, tylenol etc surgery