Today we're talking about achey hips.
This topic was inspired by various Facebook back pain groups that I'm in.
I appreciate seeing what friends and colleagues are up to on FB/Meta, and I like to touch base with my interest groups too.
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As I mentioned before, I'm also a member of several other back pain, anatomy and neurology groups.
I appreciate hearing where peoples' pain points are and whenever possible I chime in with some helpful words of wisdom too.
Every couple of weeks someone posts in one of these back pain groups about their hip pain. Invariably, other members of the group chime in and it goes something like this:
These fine humans are venting online in the Meta Group about their hip pain because they're uncomfortable, frustrated and don't know where else to turn.
Hold on to your hats though because here are some of the things their medical doctors are telling them in response to their hip pain:
I swear, I am not making this up!
These are real words that medical doctors are saying to their patients in pain.
The irony is that when you look at the anatomical diagram above, it's easy to see how your femoral nerve passes right through your hip joint!
You don't have to be a medical doctor to see that there must be some connection....
SO WHAT'S YOUR HIP GOT TO DO WITH YOUR SPINE?
As it turns out your hip pain may have plenty to do with your spine.
Here's a few bullets on why we should pay attention:
FEMORAL NERVE IMPINGEMENT
Symptoms of femoral nerve impingement or damage can include:
So, I just want to say that if you've been experiencing lumbar spine stuff and your hip starts to act funky, it may or may not be related to your spine but it is definitely not all in your head!
At this point some of you might be wondering, "What can I do about it?"
There's a bunch of things you can try to alleviate the uncomfortableness, though no one thing works for everyone.
HERE ARE 5 EASY THINGS TO TRY
If the above list has you scratching your head, that's a good sign you could use some help.
You don't have to figure this it alone.
See how much we've already uncovered together?!
I'm here for you, just email me back to start a friendly conversation.
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