How to Counteract and Reduce Pain in the Hip
Do you have hip pain? You may think it's inevitable - creaking and cracking that can come with age. Many of us feel it in our hips, the two largest ball joints in our bodies. And our hips are important. They are responsible for mobility and posture. However, "hip pain" may be a little non-specific to your doctor. If you discuss this with your doctor, be specific about where the pain comes from and how it feels. When it comes to the hips, pain is most common in the joint, inside of the hip or groin. Pain in the upper buttocks or outside the thigh is usually due to muscles, ligaments, tendons or other soft tissue problems. But for women, some gynecological problems can also cause hip pain. Limited range of motion and even lameness is more than enough reason to do something ab...
