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Why did I experience pain in my hip just from a normal walk?
Could something be wrong?
The hip joint is the second most common joint to experience osteoarthritis, with approximately 10% of people over 65 years old suffering from hip osteoarthritis.
Hip impingement, a condition where the ball of the femur (thigh bone) rubs against the socket, can cause pain, stiffness, and limited mobility in the hip, affecting about 10-15% of athletes and 20-30% of the general population.
Walking can cause micro-tears in the muscles and tendons around the hip joint, leading to inflammation and pain.
The tendons surrounding the hip joint can become inflamed, causing tendinitis, which is often seen in runners and athletes who engage in repetitive hip movements.
Hip pain can be referred pain, meaning the pain is felt in the hip but originates from a problem elsewhere in the body, such as the lower back or pelvis.
The hip joint is designed to handle a maximum of 3-4 times the body's weight, making it vulnerable to damage from excessive weight or repetitive strain.
The joint space between the ball and socket of the hip joint decreases by 10-15% with each decade of life, increasing the risk of osteoarthritis.
Hip flexor muscles, which help bend the knee and lift the leg, can become strained or torn, causing pain in the front of the hip or groin area.
Piriformis syndrome, a condition where the piriformis muscle compresses the sciatic nerve, can cause pain in the hip, buttock, and leg.
Iliotibial (IT) band syndrome, a common injury in runners, can cause pain on the outside of the hip and thigh.
The vast majority of hip pain cases are caused by conditions such as osteoarthritis (OA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and avascular necrosis, rather than traumatic injuries.
Exercise such as walking can increase the production of lubricin, a protein that helps to reduce friction between the bones in the hip joint.
Hip pain can be a symptom of underlying conditions such as bursitis, where the fluid-filled sacs (bursae) surrounding the joint become inflamed.
Pain in the hip can radiate to other areas of the body, including the buttocks, thigh, or knee, making diagnosis more challenging.
Hip pain can be objectively measured using imaging techniques such as X-rays, CT scans, or MRI, allowing for a more accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.
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