"The central issue is that not all hip pain is clearly from the hip. Whatwe typically think about as hip pain, or pain that is located on the side of the hip, may in fact be coming from the hip, the muscles around the hip or joints next to the hip, including the lower back area and SI [sacroiliac] joint,"
"Some people have really deep chairs, where the knees come up to the level of the waist, then say they can't get through the workday because it's hard to sit that long,"
"A quick fix is either raise your chair and sit forward on the chair so you don't hyperflex your hip, or get a pillow or cushion and sit on that to raise your legs up higher."
"Lay on your back and grab the front of your knee with both hands, and pull that knee towards your chest. Then have someone take a picture of how close you got your knee to your chest. Then do it again on the other side. If there's a marked difference, that's not just tight muscles."
Pelvic pain that feels like hip pain can originate from multiple structures, including the hip joint, surrounding muscles, the lower back, and the sacroiliac joint. Deep hip flexion, such as during intense squats, and prolonged sitting that hyperflexes the hip commonly reproduce true hip-related pain. Functional limitations include difficulty standing on the affected leg, putting on socks or shoes, and clipping toenails. A side-to-side knee-to-chest comparison can help distinguish hip pathology from simple muscle tightness when a marked difference exists. Ergonomic adjustments, core strengthening, yoga, Pilates, and targeted rehabilitation can improve symptoms and function.
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