Why Have a Joint Replacement in the First Place? Total hip and knee replacements relieve debilitating pain and reclaim ...

Arthritis Arthritis can also cause joint pain, stiffness, and tenderness, including at the hip joint. Running strains certain joints, such as the hip, and causes wear and tear over time.

While these and other factors can contribute to hip problems, a joint disease known as osteoarthritis "is the most common cause of hip pain," says Dr. Matthew Anastasi, a sports medicine ...

Hip pain without an injury is not always a sign of arthritis, or a pulled groin, if you are young. Sometimes, the pain is caused by a misshapen hip joint. Tom Miller, MD, talks to Stephen Aoki, MD, ...

Why tight hips strain your knees The hip is a ball-and-socket joint, built for mobility in multiple directions. The knee, on the other hand, is a hinge joint that primarily moves forward and back.

Joint degeneration: Hip arthroscopy carries a risk of accelerating joint degeneration and osteoarthritis development. Osteonecrosis: There is a risk that surgery disrupts blood flow to the femoral ...

Weight loss using a very-low-calorie diet is not associated with a reduction in pain from hip osteoarthritis, even in people ...

“The problem with hip and knee arthritis is that the cartilage surfaces that are supposed to be super smooth surfaces get worn down,” Maratt said. “And so we have to replace it with something that’s ...

While performing these and other hip flexor stretches, it's important "to keep it a comfortable stretch without forcing any motion," advises Delaney. And if traditional hip flexor stretches don't ...