While the hip and SI joints are very different in structure and function, they share similar pain patterns, making it difficult to tell one from the other. It’s common to have SI joint pain mimic low back pain.
The hip is unlike any other joint. It is a ball-and-socket joint that is made up of the femoral head (the “ball”) and the acetabulum (the “socket”). The hip is surrounded by some of the strongest muscles and ligaments in the body. The hips are affected by the feet and
One of the structures that get the blame for hip pain is the labrum. The labrum is the rubbery tissue that surrounds the socket helping to stabilize the hip joint. This tissue often wears and tears with age. It can also be torn as a result of a trauma or
WHAT IS IT? Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) is one of the most common causes of hip and/or knee pain among athletes. The pain occurs from swelling or inflammation of a muscle group. This includes the tensor fascia lata or TFL, gluteus medius, and minimus muscles. The tendons attach muscles to the
There are two types of muscles that help facilitate motion in our hips and lower extremities: tonic and phasic. Tonic (postural) muscles are always working or contracting to keep us upright. Therefore, these muscles tend to be tight and short. When we sleep, they contract or shorten and are taut upon
For men, the definition of chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) is the ongoing or repetitive pain episodes in the pelvic region. It’s in the absence of urinary tract infection or other relevant pathology, such as prostatitis. Since the condition is complex and satisfactory, results seldom occur from just one form
Hip pain is a very common cause of lost time in sports. It can also interfere with one’s daily activities—including work! So, what are some of the more common injuries of the hip? MUSCLE STRAINS This is probably the most common injury to the hip and groin because of the
Hamstring injuries are common in sports that require rapid acceleration and deceleration, cutting left and right, agility, jumping, and bending. Can chiropractic care reduce your chances of hamstring injury?
Deep gluteal syndrome (DGS) describes a condition that creates pain in the buttock. Pain may travel down the back of the leg when the sciatic nerve is irritated. There’s various structures that can result in sciatic nerve entrapment within the gluteal space. These include the piriformis muscle; fibrous bands containing
Hip pain is a VERY common problem among older adults that can affect their ability to remain independent. It’s common to assume that hip osteoarthritis (HOA) is responsible for the prevalence of hip pain in the aging population. The Framingham Osteoarthritis Study (FOS) found this isn’t always the case. The
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