Arthritis is a common medical condition that causes inflammation, and there are more than 100 different types of arthritis. The most common type, which is osteoarthritis (also often called just “arthritis”), causes pain and swelling of the joints such as the hips and the knees. Osteoarthritis of the hip is a degenerative joint disorder that…
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What Are the First Signs of Hip Problems?
Is a bad hip affecting your daily activities? Hip problems can cause pain and are a common concern for many people, particularly as we get older and maintain an active lifestyle. The specific location of hip pain can help to pinpoint the underlying cause. This can include problems in the tendons, muscles, ligaments, and other…
What Is A Hip Impingement?
The hip joint is where the thigh bone meets the pelvis. The joint is shaped like a ball and a socket. The thigh bone fits like a ball inside the cup-shaped hole in the pelvis, similar to how a baseball fits inside a glove. The hip joint glides seamlessly and without issue within the socket….