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Suggest Remedy For Sharp Pain Down My Thigh Area Post Hip Replacement Surgery

Sorry I had left hip replacement about five years ago however in the past year I seem to have a pinch nerve which causes sharp paindown my thigh area??? it is fine when I am sitting or sleeping but whilst walking as such find ti very painful. I have tried things like nurofen and the the like somee relief, have tried massage all around top side of thigh but to no avail.. I was told that the nerve could be deadened by steriod treatment????
Mon, 16 May 2016
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hi,

thank-you for providing the brief history of you.

A thorough neuromuscular and musculoskeletal assessment is advised.

As you had THR few years back, there might be weakness in the hip muscles leading to increase the load on the spinal column. As per the biomechanical understanding the weakness in the hip region will give stress on the lumbar spine leading to pinched nerve.

Usually in my clinical practice I see cases having similar complaints. Recommended physical therapy for strengthening the muscles of this hip and core provides optimum results.

Regards
Jay Indravadan Patel
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Suggest Remedy For Sharp Pain Down My Thigh Area Post Hip Replacement Surgery

hi, thank-you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough neuromuscular and musculoskeletal assessment is advised. As you had THR few years back, there might be weakness in the hip muscles leading to increase the load on the spinal column. As per the biomechanical understanding the weakness in the hip region will give stress on the lumbar spine leading to pinched nerve. Usually in my clinical practice I see cases having similar complaints. Recommended physical therapy for strengthening the muscles of this hip and core provides optimum results. Regards Jay Indravadan Patel