For legs, most of us have probably never thought about whether they are equal in length. If they are not, what problems that may cause. In a 2019 systematic review, researchers found that about 10% of adults have lower limbs that are of equal length. Among the remaining 90% of
If you place your hand on your hip, the bone you feel is the greater trochanter. It serves as an important attachment point for the muscles that move the hip. Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) is a general term to describe multiple disorders that cause pain at the side of
Running is a form of exercise that many people do to stay in shape, lose weight, and reduce stress. Avid runners do their best to ignore hip pain while they’re on the road, trail, track, or treadmill. There comes a point when their pain forces them to seek care. Let’s
When people think of hip pain, they generally turn to hip-specific exercises as a self–help strategy. However, recent evidence shows there’s a correlation between poor core stability of the trunk and injury to the lower extremities, which includes the hips. In March 2018, Belgian researchers reviewed data from nine previously
Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a pathological hip condition found in 17% of the population, and it’s caused by abnormal contact between the ball of hip and the socket. To be more precise, it’s the head-neck junction that impinges against the rim of the acetabulum. There are three types of FAI:
As we grow older, stretching becomes a more important part of our routine, especially when hip pain is present. It’s best to prepare your muscles for activity. Whether you are about to engage in a sport, a job, weight lifting, or errands. With that said, stretching can be broken down
Musculoskeletal conditions drive millions of patients to doctor’s offices each year. Back and hip pain are among the most common reason. The hip and low back are next to one another in the body. Often, these conditions overlap with only one of the two usually being diagnosed. This can
Jonathan Woodward, D.C.
Woodward Chiropractic & Massage
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