Our hip joint is the largest ball-and-socket joint in the body, and is built to withstand a fair amount of wear-and-tear due to the repeated motion and pressures constantly placed on this joint. It allows for fluid movement to occur between the torso and our legs, and is a key factor in our ability to walk, run and jump.
There is a cushion of cartilage over the hip joint that prevents friction when the bone moves in it's socket. However, our hip joints are not indestructible and injuries can occur from age and use of the joint, such as the cartilage wearing down or becoming damaged, or the muscles and tendons being overused.
Hip pain can stem from a number of different causes and as it is a major joint, pain can also be caused by problems in other parts of the body like your knees or lower back. Want to talk with a professional? Get in touch with one of our Brisbane based clinics to talk through different treatment options.
Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage (smooth elastic tissue) that protects the ends of the bones breaks down over time. This results in pain and swelling at your major joints, often making them hard to move.
When the band that runs down the outside of your thigh, connecting your hip to your knee is overused or overloaded, it results in a painful condition known as iliotibial band syndrome (ITB Syndrome).
Rheumatoid arthritis is a long term autoimmune disorder that affects the body through persistent damage to the lining of the joints. This happens when the immune system doesn't work properly, mistakenly attacking your own healthy cells.
Pregnant can cause a range of pains and problems throughout the body due to the action of pregnancy hormones. This is why many pregnant women also experience hip pain, low back pain, knee pain, foot and ankle pain, and more.
Our feet are the foundation for the entire body, so it's important that they have enough strength to tolerate our activity levels. Use
these three exercises to help strengthen your feet.
Not everyone needs orthotics, but they can play an integral role in treating or relieving pain in several foot and lower limb conditions.
The heat and humidity of an Australian summer makes it a prime time for issues to arise, so our newest podiatrist Lucy has put together seven helpful tips to keep your feet healthy and problem free throughout summer.
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