Hip Pain

Why Does My Hip Feel Stiff after I Sit for a Long Time?

One reason for stiffness after sitting is due to joint arthritis. Arthritis, in simple terms, is inflammation of the joint. Arthritis can be present in one or multiple joints and typically worsens with age or in activity. There are different types of arthritis, however the most common type is osteoarthritis.

Osteoarthritis (OA) is commonly known as arthritis due to “wear and tear”. This type of arthritis is caused by the wearing of the cartilage at the ends of the bones resulting in increased joint friction and later the wearing of the ends of the bones. OA is frequently identified in many joints, like in the shoulders, knee, neck or back. Usual symptoms of early-stage hip arthritis are morning stiffness, limited motion, pain in groin or thigh, difficulty walking or standing.

How Can Dedicated Therapy Services Help You with Hip Pain?

Physical therapy is a conservative treatment option that complements inflammation minimizing medication. The goal of physical therapy treatments is to support efforts to reduce pain and stiffness by decreasing stress on the joints. Treatment includes low impact exercises that improves mobility, strength, endurance, balance and flexibility.

Other lifestyle choices can help you manage symptoms such as maintaining a healthy body weight, minimizing stress, seeking treatment early, improving muscle strength, and participating in lower-impact physical activities like walking, swimming, and biking.

It’s important to get the help of your physical therapy professional to determine the likely cause of pain, which helps you to gain a level of understanding of the condition and enables treatment to be more effective.

Other common causes of hip pain:

Osteoporosis

Joint Arthritis

Bursitis

Muscle Tightness

Piriformis Syndrome

Muscle Tear

Contusion

Fracture

IT-Band syndrome

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During this 30-minute virtual session we explore your challenges and share how we can help. Then, we will give you a demonstration on how virtual therapy works by doing a few exercises. For a balance therapy consultation, our time will focus on determining if you’re a good candidate for the program.

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Evaluation

During your evaluation, we help you set goals according to what’s meaningful for you and draft your tailored plan of care.

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We Work Your Plan Together

During your sessions, we will teach you how to be actively involved in your treatment process. As we work together, you will learn what you can do when symptoms arise so you can spend less time in therapy and more time living your life!

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What They Say About Us

I walked with a limp for most of my adult life until I had reconstructive surgery on my hips ten years ago. I was accustomed to limping, and I didn't have the ability to walk right. Going upstairs was a very difficult task for me. Dr. Makkeda helped me learn to walk with a different pattern by providing me with a personalized therapy program. I highly recommend Dr. Makkeda as an orthopedic therapist. She is very l knowledgeable about her field. She is considerate, caring, and kind doctor who demonstrates a great passion for helping patients.

I was very skeptical to do physical therapy virtually, but I was willing to try because I was desperate. I am impressed because upper back fatigue and heaviness are gone after our first session. I like her methods. She showed me how I can reduce my pain. She even helped with my lower back pain. I gained my strength back. I cannot remember the last time I felt this normal. I do not have the above problems anymore. I can carry a case of water without pain. I can jump rope every day. Thank you, Dr. Makkeda.

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