Keep moving. Sitting in front of a computer or TV all day can cause stiffness in the joints. Get up and move about regularly, perform light exercises, change positions when sitting and take walks to keep joints healthy. Protect joints from injury. Wear protective gear such as elbow and knee pads when playing sports, riding
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Non-Surgical Options for Alleviating Hip Pain
Before considering surgical options, there are a number of non-surgical, first line therapies that are often recommended to individuals with hip problems, including: Activity modification – Reducing or eliminating strenuous activities that may place undue stress on the hip joint Over-the-counter medications, beginning with Tylenol and switching to anti-inflammatories, such as Ibuprofen Low-level narcotic medications
Read MoreWhen Hip Pain Strikes, OACM Offers Patients Proven Solutions
Hip pain is a common complaint among patients throughout the country. This pain is often more than just a nuisance and drives thousands of patients to seek treatment from physicians every year. “Many patients visit my office when they’re experiencing pain and begin to have a limited range of motion and stiffness in the hip,”
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