Active 73 year-old female here. Was an avid walker most of my life until knee issues sprang up 7 years ago. I now believe my issue was my hip more than my knee. Your videos really clarify things for me. I believe I have muscle,strain in my hip but will further follow,your videos to self test for hi arthritis. Thank you for this!
Hi Sharyndj, It’s great to hear that our videos have helped clarify things for you. It sounds like you’ve been through quite a journey with your knee and hip issues. It’s good that you’re focusing on understanding your condition better. Self-testing and following along with our videos can be a great way to gain insights and manage your symptoms. We have a couple of playlist you might find helpful. You can access them here: “Hip Arthritis Help” th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mbICbP6qlXUZwMyAJlKD1dt.html “Hip Pain Help” th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mZF48A6w0CrTONLq2ZaVw3G.html Start with one or two exercises, beginning with the smallest range of motion and the lowest intensity. As you feel stronger, you can gradually increase both the range of motion and intensity. It’s best to do these exercises every day throughout the day. Aim to tire out the muscle without losing form or control. Consistency is key. Always avoid working through pain; soreness and mild discomfort are normal, but pain is not. We hope you found this information helpful. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress. 🙌 Please take care!
Thank you for all your videos. I'm 34 years old with PCOS, L5-S1 disc herniation and about an inch height difference between my right & left side (right side shorter). After the disc herniation (which I got within the last 6 years) is when I really started to be bothered by the height difference manifesting in pain in my hip and sometimes thighs/legs. The PCOS also makes it harder for me to lose the excess weight which is also hard on my joints. I recently developed a persistent (been over a month now) muscle strain to my right (shorter) side during sleep. I think it's because the pillow I used between my legs was too big and too firm. The pain is worse when I stand and try to walk after sitting or lying down for a while, but gets better the more I move thereafter. But that initial pain is really sharp and in my front groin area. I did an MRI which showed early degenerative changes to my right hip joint and started feeling so defeated and overwhelmed. I found your videos last night and I'm really thankful & hopeful that I've now got tools to help me become pain free. I've already tested your tip for improving my walk and it definitely helped. Again - thank you so much!
Very informative. I am a 70 year old male with scoliosis. Although my back has always been an issue,I’ve had pain and spasms in my front hip and thigh. I notice this more after activities such as working out. After golf yesterday I limped to my truck and had to lift my right leg to get into the truck. I’ve been doing the McGill big 3 every day. It doesn’t seem to help that much. I’ll try your exercises and hope that will help. Thanks for your videos and your work.
Love this channel - and the clear explanations about how things like hip arthritis and knee arthritis can be avoided or recovered from. I was just at the PT office and another person was wondering how she and her friends had all ended up with knee replacements and waht they could have done to wear out their knees. I had no idea myself, and then started watching this channel and days later got some answers!
A decade or more ago I fell hard on my hip. When the pain didn't go away as fast as I felt it should have, I though maybe a bruised bone. When it stayed even longer, I mentioned it to my dr. He said there was calcification and it would eventually become arthritis. Fast forward to a few weeks ago... the pain, which had only been kind of behind my hip, sttated to get a little worse, but also involved my groin (with the wrong movements) and was much sharper and more painful than the outside pain. No pain in the front of the leg. So would this change any of the exercises you recommend?
Hey Peter, we're so sorry to hear that you've been diagnosed with hip arthritis at such a young age! 😮 That is very disheartening to hear but you can do something about it. We have a hip arthritis program that would be very helpful. The program is similar to our in-person treatments minus the manual manipulation. Hip Arthritis Recovery Program The Hip Arthritis Recovery Program is a comprehensive guide designed to lead individuals through the 4 crucial phases of hip arthritis recovery. Inside, participants will discover a meticulously crafted 4-phase plan that covers every aspect of hip arthritis healing, from initial recovery steps to advanced strengthening exercises. This program is more than just a temporary fix; it's a roadmap for naturally healing hip arthritis for the long term. Say goodbye to temporary solutions as you embark on a journey towards natural healing. With expert guidance, you'll gain the knowledge to maintain a strong and healthy hip for the long haul. Please click here to learn more: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/hip-arthritis-recovery-program/ Before you give it a try we would like for you to try out our hip arthritis help playlist. We know it can get you started on your road to recovery. You can check it out here: “Hip Arthritis Help” th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mbICbP6qlXUZwMyAJlKD1dt.html We wish you all the best in your road to recovery. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
I think I have muscle strain or hip bursitis - I have a replacement knee on the other side which is stiff and after 14 years I think that has caused muscle imbalances! I have done your bursitis exercises today and feel good after so will so often today - I have definately been doing to many front pocket exercises to fix an impingement and that may have caused the muscle strain or bursitis??????????
Thank you for this video, I have had hip flexor pain for a few months first I thought it was tight and did a lot of stretching but didn't help so then I thought it was weak and did a whole lot of strengthening exercises but still had to pick my leg up to put it in the car, the pain is mostly in the inner thigh muscle but sometimes down my leg and my glutes like sciatica pain, got an x-ray and found arthritis but I don't think that is what is causing the pain. When it first started it was just in my inner thigh area but I didn't listen to my body till the pain got worse and kept working out, I ended up getting a cortisone injection 2 wks ago bo It still have pain, it was good to listen to what you said, I will try those things but I will follow up with my Doctor see what she thinks. I just want to start doing cardio again. Resting my leg makes me feel so lazy!
I am suffering from the same thing. They just called me from the doctors office and told me arthritis . I used to walk 6 miles three days a week. I'm down to 3 miles now and struggling. Started with the same pain you explained early in the spring of this year. Last Monday, I did a yoga class, and it started everything. I think the intense stretching might have set it off. I'm going stir crazy sitting resting.
@@tammysingh4634 I ended up going to get an x-ray same thing mine is bone on bone, I am going to have surgery. My pain is bad and I have a high tolerance for pain but I don't want to live this way. I can't do a lot of cardio classes at the gym, I hardly have any range of motion, the procedure for hip replacements are better now than they used to be and you can even go home the same day. An instructor at my gym had one and she was back to teaching work out classes in 11 days!
@elizabethgifford1820 That's wonderful. I can't get into see the orthopedic doctor till July 31, so I guess I just wait. I'm the same. I can tolerate pain, but this is crazy. Really hope it's just a nerve. I've never had any problems before this. I wish you all the best. Praying for you 🙏🏻
Thanks for the video. I think the answer for me is both. I have underlying arthritis that shows up in x-rays, but my acute problems have come on from reverse pivoting in my golf swing, rather violently. I would love to look at the glute exercise video, but the link is to something else. Thx
Dr.el paso, thanks for sharing your knowledge. i think i have ITBsyndrome ,pain on left side hip down to outer side lower knee area. , what is the best thing to do to fix naturaly, what kind of exercise, aside from minimizing to sleep on the unafected side of body with pillow between two legs. thanks for your help
Hi Mybestsingersever, We are so sorry to hear you have been struggling with IT Band Syndrome. We know how challenging it can be to deal with, and we hope you can find some relief soon. We cannot offer personalized guidance as we do not know the full extent of the injury or the details of your medical history. However, we can provide some general resources that might be helpful. We have a playlist for IT Band Syndrome help that you might find beneficial. You can access it here: “IT Band Syndrome Pain Help” th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mZUkmp_Vahu2yuGNPa9D43T.html To get started, we recommend beginning with one or two exercises, starting with the smallest range of motion and the lowest intensity. As you feel stronger, you can gradually increase both the range of motion and intensity. It’s best to do these exercises every day throughout the day. Aim to tire out the muscle without losing form or control. Consistency is key. Always avoid working through pain; soreness and mild discomfort are normal, but pain is not. We hope this helps, and we wish you all the best on your recovery journey!
Question? Is it possible my side with the more severe symptoms of hip oa is getting lower than the one less severe? Again, your advice on glute flexing seems to be working wonderfully. Thank you for your attention.
QUESTION : I am taking Collagen and Glucosamine supplement, CollaFlex Pro Sachet, Does it help with the knee cartilage healing process ? I have miniscus tear due to injury
Hey Nishant, great question! Sorry to hear about your meniscus problem :-( Yes these supplements might help with the healing process specifically for joint problems, but keep in mind that joints are mechanical body parts that require proper movement and strength. No supplement can get people better movement and strength. But supplements can help set up an optimal healing environment. We're so glad you're doing the exercises!! How is it going so far?
No en of that hurts or feel different. My groin hurts in the crack bite Ween leg and body is when I go up the stairs. What is it? I sol Ed my knee pain with your special for knee pain. Noe is the groin. What is it?
Omg! You just described to the tee, of my battle everyday of the week from morning waking up, til I go to bed at night. After sitting or laying down for 5 min & getting up to walk there is this herendous stiffness right there in the front of right thigh or groin area. It limits my steps & I can only do a third(1/3) of the walking or movement that I used to do, & I’ve always been very active . You explaining that , gave me hope & I want to fix this so badly . I simply don’t know which of the two you described , is my issue hip arthritis or muscle strain or both . I need your help of what to do. I’m going tomorrow y to I buy the omega-3 that you mentioned . I feel like there’s no lubrication(subovial fluid) in my hip socket etc. it does pop akit without pain , but simply trying to walk hurts. I can’t unless forced , take a high step. That’s the pain right there.
Thank you for your videos! I love the "at home" tests. I was hit (hard!) in the groin with a cash drawer a few years ago and have thought all this time that my pain was from that. It's slowly dawned on me that it's probably hip arthritis. I'm seeing a doctor in two weeks, but of course I'm slightly scared that I'm fine, it's just muscles, and they'll think I'm just a whiner 🙂
Hey there Suzy! So sorry to hear about your hip pain, hopefully the doctor visit gives you some good news!! In any case, here is a playlist of Hip Arthritis help, “Hip Arthritis Help” th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mbICbP6qlXUZwMyAJlKD1dt.html Hope this helps! Please feel to reach out if you have any questions, we are happy to help :-) - Team EPMPT
I hate exercise. Never got to those bridges I was supposed to do. Now I bought two rebounders. I want to just do them for exercise. But in two days I feel much more pain in my right hip. And also right toes & ball have been getting some what numb. Thought it was sciatica. Can I rebound on my rebounders & get better. Or should I stop & only do bridges for awhile
Hey Carnivore Gal, sorry to hear about your sciatica :-) Using a rebounder might be a little much for you right now...especially if you've got numbness and tingling. Numbness and tingling is a sign your nerves are very flared up and being compressed somewhere in your body. Could be the spine, could be the hip...or somewhere else. Bouncing is likely to aggravate it. You likely need exercises focused more on stability - like bridges.
QUESTION, Dear Doctor. Can ANY of the 5 nerves exiting the Sacrum and the main Sciatic Nerve from the Lumbar vertebrae Contribute to any kind of HIP PAIN OR EVEN INVOLVEMENT that could contribute to Hip pain?❤️
Hi Shelia, Yes, the nerves exiting the sacrum and the main sciatic nerve from the lumbar vertebrae can indeed contribute to hip pain or be involved in conditions that cause hip pain. These nerves play an important role in sending signals from the hip area to the brain, so when they are irritated or compressed, it can lead to discomfort and pain in the hip region. Conditions such as sciatica, which involves irritation of the sciatic nerve, can cause hip pain along with leg pain. Additionally, issues with the sacral nerves, such as sacroiliac joint dysfunction, can refer pain to the hip as well.
Waiting for my MRI, decided to watch this. Now I'm totally confused! I did all the tests in the video, and according to this, I have both. To me it feels like a hip flexor sprain, which is what my doc originally said, but it's also locked after sitting for a long time, or when I wake up. More confused than before!
Hey katgirlblue! Sorry you're more confused now :-( It is possible to have both hip arthritis and a muscle strain. It's also possible that your hip might just be really stuck, but you don't have arthritis yet. Your best bet is to start strengthening your glutes because it will help both knee arthritis and a hip strain. Here's a video with the right exercises to start: “Top 5 Glute Muscle Exercises For Knee Pain” th-cam.com/video/NXdCjT2QtJA/w-d-xo.html These will help hip as well as knee problems.
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy Thank you for responding but I'm way ahead of you - I've been doing that video for a while now! Unfortunately I can't do all of them because some cause terrible pain in my affected hip or knee, and it's very frustrating because I'm used to working out, but now I'm so limited because of the pain. The X Ray showed just a tiny beginning of arthritis, hardly anything at all, so I'm waiting for the MRI. It's a long wait for an Open MRI. I'm also doing the Calf exercises in that video, but I'm not really progressing. Should they be every day or every other day?
Hey Boogie, we are so sorry to hear that you are struggling with hip and knee problems!🥺 In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for both hip and knee pain. You can check it out here: Hip Arthritis Help “Hip Arthritis Help” th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mbICbP6qlXUZwMyAJlKD1dt.html Hip Pain Help “Hip Pain Help” th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mZF48A6w0CrTONLq2ZaVw3G.html Hip Bursitis “Hip Bursitis Help” th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mbheRRRWNQqDfZ0Hvmyymj9.html “Knee Arthritis Pain Help” th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i.html “How To Clearly Tell Where You Are In The 4 Stages Of Knee Arthritis” th-cam.com/video/74jNLJwgiPM/w-d-xo.html “Top 5 Glute Muscle Exercises For Knee Pain” th-cam.com/video/NXdCjT2QtJA/w-d-xo.html “Top 6 Standing Glute Exercises To Help Knee Pain” th-cam.com/video/jD7IRBfJ-mM/w-d-xo.html “3 Big Reasons Your Glute Muscles Won’t Work Well For You” th-cam.com/video/TamXorqxCAk/w-d-xo.html We hope you start feeling some relief soon! We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care! 🌟
I think it may be pulled...it feels good in the morning then as the day goes on it starts to feel stiff and makes it hard to walk. I actually started working out and the workout had these fast lunges it...so im guessing its that? I hope its just pulled.
Hi Speechless9882, Hip muscle strains can be severe enough to impede your ability to walk. The recovery time can vary based on the severity of the strain and individual factors. We do have a couple of videos for hip strain if you are interested. You can access them here: “3 Essential Exercises for Hip Strain” th-cam.com/video/hILdmt8DUMY/w-d-xo.html “Recovering from Hip Strains and Sprains” th-cam.com/video/aKGGzF6bxks/w-d-xo.html We also have a hip arthritis playlist you might find helpful: “Knee Arthritis Help” th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i.html We hope you found this information helpful. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
I have a muscle strain in my hip because I went Post Office in my village, I left my house at 09:00 hours to get the bus to save from having to walk but the bus didn't turn up at the appointed time and the bus schedule didn't show it was running late so by 09:10 hours I started walking as fast as I could and I pushed myself to walk as fast as I could and I did , it took 13 minutes for me to get to the Misterton Post Office by 09:23 hours when I normally take 23 minutes then I even push myself harder walking back home after leaving the Post Office at 09:32 and I took 17 minutes to get to the bus stop where I was before earlier that morning near my home and I felt the muscle strain in my hip so I stopped and rest for 6 minutes the walked a bit slower back home by 09:57 hours. I rub pain killer gel on that area and it helped and I even had but pain but I guess that was from the walking really fast. I wish I had a chiropractor to give me some adjustments. I am not as young anymore too since I am age 51 yrs old soon to be 52 yrs old so I am focusing on my health and well-being. Thank you so much for explaining, I figured I had a strain muscle in my hip. Deeply appreciate it.
Hey Ms Jeanette, We are so sorry to hear about your muscle strain in your hip that experienced when trying to get your post office!🥺 That was such trying ordeal and we hope that. you can recover from it as soon as possible. We appreciate you sharing your story so that others going through a similar situation do not feel alone. We want to applaud you for at 51 years young that you are focusing on your health and well-being. You are the most important person in your life and it's important that you make yourself a priority. It is our pleasure to be able to help you. Please take care! 🧡
C'mon Connie!!! Get on those exercises!!! The longer you wait, the harder it will be to fix it! Do these exercises: th-cam.com/video/NXdCjT2QtJA/w-d-xo.html
Hey Berry, if that's the only time it hurts it more likely a hip strain. If you have stiffness in the morning or after you have been sitting for along time, it likely hip OA. Check out these other videos : Hip Pain Help “Hip Pain Help” th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mZF48A6w0CrTONLq2ZaVw3G.html
I was leaning on my hip to the left at work and now I have a very sore hip. It appears to be improving but I feel both your senerios,the pain is on my side and inside my leg, not the front, but it hurts my first few steps. Going to watch your glute videos. My pain by the way was sore to the touch also, but that is improving. Really hurts to sleep on any side , only likes the back position which I dislike, any wisdom?
Hey Jessica! Sorry to hear about your left hip :-( It is definitely possible to have both a hip strain and hip arthritis at the same time. It can be painful to lie on the side for sure with either hip arthritis or a strain. For sleeping, you've got to do your best to get comfortable, but work on those exercises during the day. The joint and muscles are inflammed/irritated and the main thing that will help with sleep is to do the right exercises to take pressure off the joint and muscles to allow the inflammation/irritation to go down. Then sleep should get much better!
Hey Katherine! Sorry to hear about your achy hips at night :-( Please get started on some exercises to fix those glutes and keep the arthritis from getting worse. Try these exercises first: th-cam.com/video/NXdCjT2QtJA/w-d-xo.html
Hi I also am somewhat confused. But my symptoms are also quite specific. If I walk for an hour or longer then I can no longer lift my leg, even just from the road to the curb. If I rest up for an hour or longer I can then go up stairs fairly easily although I still feel a bit sore on the hip front and inside. Does this sound like arthritis developing or strain?
Hi Padeaic, thank you for trying this out. We would highly encourage you to visit your healthcare provider as soon as possible to determine what the issue might be before the issue progresses. We hope you feel better soon!
This past week I’ve definitely had a strained muscles in left lower back, that turned into extreme pain five days later shooting pain down my leg where I had to get steroids muscle relaxers, helping a lot but I still cannot stand straight because of the pain in my hip joint. X-ray showed I have a little arthritis probably from an injury falling on that hip in 2009. By doing the exercises on your video with the supplements, water the butt exercises and another one even core exercises. Do you think I would eventually get that strong enough to be able to do other exercises like rebounding as I just bought a exercise trampoline but I haven’t been able to use it yet?
Hey Brenda, we are so sorry to hear about your hip arthritis pain :-( You can eventually get strong enough to get back to your regular activities, but focusing on fixing this problem with exercises is first on queue. Here is a playlist with several exercises that could help you begin strenghtening the right muscles: “Hip Arthritis Help” th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mbICbP6qlXUZwMyAJlKD1dt.html
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy Thank you so much! I will let you know how it’s going later this week . I had my first chiropractor appointment today, it helped, 2 more set up for next week.
Hello .ive tried the first exercises for hip arthritice ..nervous like gigling , buttox squueze when walking ( aggrivated lil more ) …the pinching In fron is getting worse ..Lord i think i need surgery like Surgeon said In August .. 🙏🙏🙏
Also i had groin pain ..Only could move that knee 4 ” from other one …3 Yes ago . i Did PT W some hands on stretching ..In 5 months it went 😂 ..now since Jan 2022 ..have had to use a cane ..In August surgery was suggested from arthritice In exrays but Only parital In the socket ..showing some space on other 3/4 area. Now tried PT again ..and i think they pushed me too far with those. bring knees to chest W feet extened on top of ball ..and leg strengthening ..istopped last 3 😢 and still is bad .. should i get my Life Back and Do the surgery already before it gets worse ..Im a baby boomer age here ..Thank you so much ..anticipateing a reply 🙏🙏🙏🙏
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy Hello, your thoughts would be greatly appreciated, History of sever left leg/hip pain! MRI results 7/9/23 Moderate joint space narrowing. Cartilage loss & marginal osteophytes. Left hip cartilage loss pronounced over anterior superior joint space. Small left hip effusion. Small subchondral cyst over right superior acetabulum. This is my condition today incredible pain out of work since June 11th. I am a semi truck driver, age 56. I know hard to believe. I don't look it but Trust me my bones are screaming "HELP ME"😂🤣 LOL.. Question Surgery or No.. Thank You in Advance. Denise🤞
For many years I've had an occasional outside hip cramping. Several years ago I had hip replacement surgery. I still get the hip cramps. I'm 67 years old and now retired.
Hey David, sounds like you've got a muscle imbalance!!! It's what probably set you up for the hip problem that led to the replacement...and if it's still there (because cramping persists) then you've got to fix it to preserve the health of your hip replacement! Hip muscles cramp because they're being over-used. They get over-used with everyday activities because they compensate for other muscles that should be working more.
I got a Charlie Horse over my good knee, onto my first groin injury on other side, and then frozen hip, ouch! Everytime I excercise my Charlie Horse, albeit always diminishing/now hard 2 small lumps (divided itself) was put me in pasture since March, hip much better but geez!
I did it carrying 2 ate teen water bottles in, hubby with frozen shoulders and walking on crappy shoveled driveway, normally it would not have been such a strain, thanks again!
Oh no!!! That's not good Josee!! A charlie horse means you've got either a muscle problem or a nerve problem. The most common is a muscle problem. Especially since you've got the 2 lumps. That usually means your quads on the front of your thigh are likely over dominant. Sorry to hear about your hubby's frozen shoulder.
Simply you are the best, I made a motorcycle accident back in 1998 and i am now suffering alot cause i dont have this substance between my hip jonit and pelvis ... Do you think if i go with those exercise that i saw on your videos it will help me? as when i do the exercises i feel very comfortable but my job requires to sit for hours... PLEASE recommend me how to sit? some time when i stretch my leg when i stand up i suffer from crazy pain ... thanks in advance
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Active 73 year-old female here. Was an avid walker most of my life until knee issues sprang up 7 years ago. I now believe my issue was my hip more than my knee. Your videos really clarify things for me. I believe I have muscle,strain in my hip but will further follow,your videos to self test for hi arthritis. Thank you for this!
Hi Sharyndj,
It’s great to hear that our videos have helped clarify things for you. It sounds like you’ve been through quite a journey with your knee and hip issues. It’s good that you’re focusing on understanding your condition better. Self-testing and following along with our videos can be a great way to gain insights and manage your symptoms.
We have a couple of playlist you might find helpful. You can access them here:
“Hip Arthritis Help”
th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mbICbP6qlXUZwMyAJlKD1dt.html
“Hip Pain Help”
th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mZF48A6w0CrTONLq2ZaVw3G.html
Start with one or two exercises, beginning with the smallest range of motion and the lowest intensity. As you feel stronger, you can gradually increase both the range of motion and intensity. It’s best to do these exercises every day throughout the day. Aim to tire out the muscle without losing form or control. Consistency is key. Always avoid working through pain; soreness and mild discomfort are normal, but pain is not.
We hope you found this information helpful. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress. 🙌 Please take care!
Thank you for all your videos. I'm 34 years old with PCOS, L5-S1 disc herniation and about an inch height difference between my right & left side (right side shorter).
After the disc herniation (which I got within the last 6 years) is when I really started to be bothered by the height difference manifesting in pain in my hip and sometimes thighs/legs. The PCOS also makes it harder for me to lose the excess weight which is also hard on my joints.
I recently developed a persistent (been over a month now) muscle strain to my right (shorter) side during sleep. I think it's because the pillow I used between my legs was too big and too firm. The pain is worse when I stand and try to walk after sitting or lying down for a while, but gets better the more I move thereafter. But that initial pain is really sharp and in my front groin area. I did an MRI which showed early degenerative changes to my right hip joint and started feeling so defeated and overwhelmed.
I found your videos last night and I'm really thankful & hopeful that I've now got tools to help me become pain free. I've already tested your tip for improving my walk and it definitely helped.
Again - thank you so much!
Very informative. I am a 70 year old male with scoliosis. Although my back has always been an issue,I’ve had pain and spasms in my front hip and thigh. I notice this more after activities such as working out. After golf yesterday I limped to my truck and had to lift my right leg to get into the truck. I’ve been doing the McGill big 3 every day. It doesn’t seem to help that much. I’ll try your exercises and hope that will help. Thanks for your videos and your work.
Love this channel - and the clear explanations about how things like hip arthritis and knee arthritis can be avoided or recovered from. I was just at the PT office and another person was wondering how she and her friends had all ended up with knee replacements and waht they could have done to wear out their knees. I had no idea myself, and then started watching this channel and days later got some answers!
But still i wonder - why do we end up with weak glutes??? What’s that all about?
Thank you for everything you do. I wish there would be more doctors like you. Are all glute strengthening workouts good for hip OA?
Hey Lily!!! Glute exercises are good for OA as long as they don't make your quad muscles on the front of your thigh work a lot too.
@@epmanualphysicaltherapyis 'dumbbell lunges' OK for it?
A decade or more ago I fell hard on my hip. When the pain didn't go away as fast as I felt it should have, I though maybe a bruised bone. When it stayed even longer, I mentioned it to my dr. He said there was calcification and it would eventually become arthritis. Fast forward to a few weeks ago... the pain, which had only been kind of behind my hip, sttated to get a little worse, but also involved my groin (with the wrong movements) and was much sharper and more painful than the outside pain. No pain in the front of the leg. So would this change any of the exercises you recommend?
Thank you so much for your advise is so useful for me here in Jamaica. Not sure I would get such good quality of assistance here.👍.
32 with full fledged hip arthritis..
Hey Peter, we're so sorry to hear that you've been diagnosed with hip arthritis at such a young age! 😮 That is very disheartening to hear but you can do something about it. We have a hip arthritis program that would be very helpful. The program is similar to our in-person treatments minus the manual manipulation.
Hip Arthritis Recovery Program
The Hip Arthritis Recovery Program is a comprehensive guide designed to lead individuals through the 4 crucial phases of hip arthritis recovery. Inside, participants will discover a meticulously crafted 4-phase plan that covers every aspect of hip arthritis healing, from initial recovery steps to advanced strengthening exercises.
This program is more than just a temporary fix; it's a roadmap for naturally healing hip arthritis for the long term. Say goodbye to temporary solutions as you embark on a journey towards natural healing. With expert guidance, you'll gain the knowledge to maintain a strong and healthy hip for the long haul. Please click here to learn more: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/hip-arthritis-recovery-program/
Before you give it a try we would like for you to try out our hip arthritis help playlist. We know it can get you started on your road to recovery. You can check it out here:
“Hip Arthritis Help”
th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mbICbP6qlXUZwMyAJlKD1dt.html
We wish you all the best in your road to recovery. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
Can i go on the treadmill with knees and hip problems
I think I have muscle strain or hip bursitis - I have a replacement knee on the other side which is stiff and after 14 years I think that has caused muscle imbalances! I have done your bursitis exercises today and feel good after so will so often today - I have definately been doing to many front pocket exercises to fix an impingement and that may have caused the muscle strain or bursitis??????????
Thank you for this video, I have had hip flexor pain for a few months first I thought it was tight and did a lot of stretching but didn't help so then I thought it was weak and did a whole lot of strengthening exercises but still had to pick my leg up to put it in the car, the pain is mostly in the inner thigh muscle but sometimes down my leg and my glutes like sciatica pain, got an x-ray and found arthritis but I don't think that is what is causing the pain. When it first started it was just in my inner thigh area but I didn't listen to my body till the pain got worse and kept working out, I ended up getting a cortisone injection 2 wks ago bo
It still have pain, it was good to listen to what you said, I will try those things but I will follow up with my Doctor see what she thinks. I just want to start doing cardio again. Resting my leg makes me feel so lazy!
I am suffering from the same thing. They just called me from the doctors office and told me arthritis .
I used to walk 6 miles three days a week. I'm down to 3 miles now and struggling. Started with the same pain you explained early in the spring of this year. Last Monday, I did a yoga class, and it started everything. I think the intense stretching might have set it off. I'm going stir crazy sitting resting.
@@tammysingh4634 I ended up going to get an x-ray same thing mine is bone on bone, I am going to have surgery. My pain is bad and I have a high tolerance for pain but I don't want to live this way. I can't do a lot of cardio classes at the gym, I hardly have any range of motion, the procedure for hip replacements are better now than they used to be and you can even go home the same day. An instructor at my gym had one and she was back to teaching work out classes in 11 days!
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That's wonderful. I can't get into see the orthopedic doctor till July 31, so I guess I just wait. I'm the same. I can tolerate pain, but this is crazy. Really hope it's just a nerve. I've never had any problems before this. I wish you all the best. Praying for you 🙏🏻
Thanks for the video. I think the answer for me is both. I have underlying arthritis that shows up in x-rays, but my acute problems have come on from reverse pivoting in my golf swing, rather violently.
I would love to look at the glute exercise video, but the link is to something else. Thx
Can you make one to differentiate between knee arthritis/muscles strain?
Dr.el paso, thanks for sharing your knowledge. i think i have ITBsyndrome ,pain on left side hip down to outer side lower knee area. , what is the best thing to do to fix naturaly, what kind of exercise, aside from minimizing to sleep on the unafected side of body with pillow between two legs. thanks for your help
Hi Mybestsingersever,
We are so sorry to hear you have been struggling with IT Band Syndrome. We know how challenging it can be to deal with, and we hope you can find some relief soon. We cannot offer personalized guidance as we do not know the full extent of the injury or the details of your medical history. However, we can provide some general resources that might be helpful.
We have a playlist for IT Band Syndrome help that you might find beneficial. You can access it here:
“IT Band Syndrome Pain Help”
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To get started, we recommend beginning with one or two exercises, starting with the smallest range of motion and the lowest intensity. As you feel stronger, you can gradually increase both the range of motion and intensity. It’s best to do these exercises every day throughout the day. Aim to tire out the muscle without losing form or control. Consistency is key. Always avoid working through pain; soreness and mild discomfort are normal, but pain is not.
We hope this helps, and we wish you all the best on your recovery journey!
Question? Is it possible my side with the more severe symptoms of hip oa is getting lower than the one less severe? Again, your advice on glute flexing seems to be working wonderfully. Thank you for your attention.
QUESTION : I am taking Collagen and Glucosamine supplement, CollaFlex Pro Sachet, Does it help with the knee cartilage healing process ?
I have miniscus tear due to injury
Hey Nishant, great question! Sorry to hear about your meniscus problem :-(
Yes these supplements might help with the healing process specifically for joint problems, but keep in mind that joints are mechanical body parts that require proper movement and strength. No supplement can get people better movement and strength. But supplements can help set up an optimal healing environment.
We're so glad you're doing the exercises!! How is it going so far?
No en of that hurts or feel different. My groin hurts in the crack bite
Ween leg and body is when I go up the stairs. What is it? I sol Ed my knee pain with your special for knee pain. Noe is the groin. What is it?
Omg! You just described to the tee, of my battle everyday of the week from morning waking up, til I go to bed at night. After sitting or laying down for 5 min & getting up to walk there is this herendous stiffness right there in the front of right thigh or groin area. It limits my steps & I can only do a third(1/3) of the walking or movement that I used to do, & I’ve always been very active . You explaining that , gave me hope & I want to fix this so badly . I simply don’t know which of the two you described , is my issue hip arthritis or muscle strain or both . I need your help of what to do. I’m going tomorrow y to I buy the omega-3 that you mentioned . I feel like there’s no lubrication(subovial fluid) in my hip socket etc. it does pop akit without pain , but simply trying to walk hurts. I can’t unless forced , take a high step. That’s the pain right there.
My entire left leg hurts 24 seven with stabbing needles and just constant pain. I can’t even put pressure on for it or I do.
Thank you for your videos! I love the "at home" tests. I was hit (hard!) in the groin with a cash drawer a few years ago and have thought all this time that my pain was from that. It's slowly dawned on me that it's probably hip arthritis. I'm seeing a doctor in two weeks, but of course I'm slightly scared that I'm fine, it's just muscles, and they'll think I'm just a whiner 🙂
Hey there Suzy! So sorry to hear about your hip pain, hopefully the doctor visit gives you some good news!! In any case, here is a playlist of Hip Arthritis help,
“Hip Arthritis Help”
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Hope this helps! Please feel to reach out if you have any questions, we are happy to help :-)
- Team EPMPT
How do you differentiate between Hip Bursitis or Arthritis? What movement tests will tell?
Hi Shelia, hip bursitis discomfort or pain will be on the outside of the hip while hip arthritis pain will feel more internal.
So if sitting and squatting pinches the hip flexor but it’s fine when I stand, then it’s a strain? Or torn flexor?
I think my son has hip flexor strain. He’s 32 and does alot of heaving lifting working at Lowe’s. He’s in so much pain day in and day out.
Oh by the way I’m Jeff , live here in NC, about an hour away from Asheville devastation.
My arthritis came from motor neuron neuropathy in the glutes from chemo. I really don’t know how I can strengthen them.
I hate exercise. Never got to those bridges I was supposed to do. Now I bought two rebounders. I want to just do them for exercise. But in two days I feel much more pain in my right hip. And also right toes & ball have been getting some what numb. Thought it was sciatica. Can I rebound on my rebounders & get better. Or should I stop & only do bridges for awhile
Hey Carnivore Gal, sorry to hear about your sciatica :-)
Using a rebounder might be a little much for you right now...especially if you've got numbness and tingling. Numbness and tingling is a sign your nerves are very flared up and being compressed somewhere in your body. Could be the spine, could be the hip...or somewhere else. Bouncing is likely to aggravate it.
You likely need exercises focused more on stability - like bridges.
QUESTION, Dear Doctor.
Can ANY of the 5 nerves exiting the Sacrum and the main Sciatic Nerve from the Lumbar vertebrae Contribute to any kind of HIP PAIN OR EVEN INVOLVEMENT that could contribute to Hip pain?❤️
Hi Shelia, Yes, the nerves exiting the sacrum and the main sciatic nerve from the lumbar vertebrae can indeed contribute to hip pain or be involved in conditions that cause hip pain. These nerves play an important role in sending signals from the hip area to the brain, so when they are irritated or compressed, it can lead to discomfort and pain in the hip region.
Conditions such as sciatica, which involves irritation of the sciatic nerve, can cause hip pain along with leg pain. Additionally, issues with the sacral nerves, such as sacroiliac joint dysfunction, can refer pain to the hip as well.
Waiting for my MRI, decided to watch this. Now I'm totally confused! I did all the tests in the video, and according to this, I have both. To me it feels like a hip flexor sprain, which is what my doc originally said, but it's also locked after sitting for a long time, or when I wake up. More confused than before!
Hey katgirlblue! Sorry you're more confused now :-(
It is possible to have both hip arthritis and a muscle strain. It's also possible that your hip might just be really stuck, but you don't have arthritis yet. Your best bet is to start strengthening your glutes because it will help both knee arthritis and a hip strain. Here's a video with the right exercises to start:
“Top 5 Glute Muscle Exercises For Knee Pain”
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These will help hip as well as knee problems.
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy Thank you for responding but I'm way ahead of you - I've been doing that video for a while now! Unfortunately I can't do all of them because some cause terrible pain in my affected hip or knee, and it's very frustrating because I'm used to working out, but now I'm so limited because of the pain. The X Ray showed just a tiny beginning of arthritis, hardly anything at all, so I'm waiting for the MRI. It's a long wait for an Open MRI. I'm also doing the Calf exercises in that video, but I'm not really progressing. Should they be every day or every other day?
Thanks for this video, I do have hop and knee problems!😊
Hey Boogie, we are so sorry to hear that you are struggling with hip and knee problems!🥺 In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for both hip and knee pain. You can check it out here:
Hip Arthritis Help
“Hip Arthritis Help”
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Hip Pain Help
“Hip Pain Help”
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Hip Bursitis
“Hip Bursitis Help”
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“Knee Arthritis Pain Help”
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“How To Clearly Tell Where You Are In The 4 Stages Of Knee Arthritis”
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“Top 5 Glute Muscle Exercises For Knee Pain”
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“Top 6 Standing Glute Exercises To Help Knee Pain”
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“3 Big Reasons Your Glute Muscles Won’t Work Well For You”
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We hope you start feeling some relief soon! We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care! 🌟
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy I appreciate this information, and I will try and the ones I can, thanks again!
I think it may be pulled...it feels good in the morning then as the day goes on it starts to feel stiff and makes it hard to walk. I actually started working out and the workout had these fast lunges it...so im guessing its that? I hope its just pulled.
Hey Dotty, yep that sounds a lot like a strain rather than an arthritis problem.
I can't cross my right leg over my left while sitting,it hurts in front but mostly the side of buttocks.Also I can't even lift my leg to put on socks.
All tests showed hip arthritis and muscles strain I am confused 😕
Can hip muscle strains be so bad that it impedes your ability to walk and how long will it take to recover from severe hip muscle strains?
Hi Speechless9882, Hip muscle strains can be severe enough to impede your ability to walk. The recovery time can vary based on the severity of the strain and individual factors.
We do have a couple of videos for hip strain if you are interested. You can access them here:
“3 Essential Exercises for Hip Strain”
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“Recovering from Hip Strains and Sprains”
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We also have a hip arthritis playlist you might find helpful:
“Knee Arthritis Help”
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We hope you found this information helpful. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
I have a muscle strain in my hip because I went Post Office in my village, I left my house at 09:00 hours to get the bus to save from having to walk but the bus didn't turn up at the appointed time and the bus schedule didn't show it was running late so by 09:10 hours I started walking as fast as I could and I pushed myself to walk as fast as I could and I did , it took 13 minutes for me to get to the Misterton Post Office by 09:23 hours when I normally take 23 minutes then I even push myself harder walking back home after leaving the Post Office at 09:32 and I took 17 minutes to get to the bus stop where I was before earlier that morning near my home and I felt the muscle strain in my hip so I stopped and rest for 6 minutes the walked a bit slower back home by 09:57 hours. I rub pain killer gel on that area and it helped and I even had but pain but I guess that was from the walking really fast. I wish I had a chiropractor to give me some adjustments. I am not as young anymore too since I am age 51 yrs old soon to be 52 yrs old so I am focusing on my health and well-being.
Thank you so much for explaining, I figured I had a strain muscle in my hip. Deeply appreciate it.
Hey Ms Jeanette, We are so sorry to hear about your muscle strain in your hip that experienced when trying to get your post office!🥺 That was such trying ordeal and we hope that. you can recover from it as soon as possible. We appreciate you sharing your story so that others going through a similar situation do not feel alone. We want to applaud you for at 51 years young that you are focusing on your health and well-being. You are the most important person in your life and it's important that you make yourself a priority. It is our pleasure to be able to help you. Please take care! 🧡
HIP STRAIN. NEED THOSE DARN GLUTE EXERCISES. MUST STOP PROCRASTINATION.
C'mon Connie!!! Get on those exercises!!! The longer you wait, the harder it will be to fix it!
Do these exercises:
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It hurts when I lift to get in the car to drive, what is that?
Hey Berry, if that's the only time it hurts it more likely a hip strain. If you have stiffness in the morning or after you have been sitting for along time, it likely hip OA. Check out these other videos :
Hip Pain Help
“Hip Pain Help”
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I was leaning on my hip to the left at work and now I have a very sore hip. It appears to be improving but I feel both your senerios,the pain is on my side and inside my leg, not the front, but it hurts my first few steps. Going to watch your glute videos. My pain by the way was sore to the touch also, but that is improving. Really hurts to sleep on any side , only likes the back position which I dislike, any wisdom?
Hey Jessica! Sorry to hear about your left hip :-(
It is definitely possible to have both a hip strain and hip arthritis at the same time. It can be painful to lie on the side for sure with either hip arthritis or a strain. For sleeping, you've got to do your best to get comfortable, but work on those exercises during the day. The joint and muscles are inflammed/irritated and the main thing that will help with sleep is to do the right exercises to take pressure off the joint and muscles to allow the inflammation/irritation to go down. Then sleep should get much better!
My hips ache at night. I have to move side to side. I think it is the start of Arthritis and weak gluteus..
Hey Katherine! Sorry to hear about your achy hips at night :-(
Please get started on some exercises to fix those glutes and keep the arthritis from getting worse.
Try these exercises first:
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Hi I also am somewhat confused. But my symptoms are also quite specific. If I walk for an hour or longer then I can no longer lift my leg, even just from the road to the curb. If I rest up for an hour or longer I can then go up stairs fairly easily although I still feel a bit sore on the hip front and inside. Does this sound like arthritis developing or strain?
I seem to have the same thing recently developed. And I'm not quite sure either
Awesome 👏🏼 thank you 🙏
Hi Meesh! You're so welcome.🧡
Both tests were the same for arthritis and the muscle strain
Hi Padeaic, thank you for trying this out. We would highly encourage you to visit your healthcare provider as soon as possible to determine what the issue might be before the issue progresses. We hope you feel better soon!
This past week I’ve definitely had a strained muscles in left lower back, that turned into extreme pain five days later shooting pain down my leg where I had to get steroids muscle relaxers, helping a lot but I still cannot stand straight because of the pain in my hip joint. X-ray showed I have a little arthritis probably from an injury falling on that hip in 2009. By doing the exercises on your video with the supplements, water the butt exercises and another one even core exercises. Do you think I would eventually get that strong enough to be able to do other exercises like rebounding as I just bought a exercise trampoline but I haven’t been able to use it yet?
Hey Brenda, we are so sorry to hear about your hip arthritis pain :-( You can eventually get strong enough to get back to your regular activities, but focusing on fixing this problem with exercises is first on queue. Here is a playlist with several exercises that could help you begin strenghtening the right muscles:
“Hip Arthritis Help”
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@@epmanualphysicaltherapy Thank you so much! I will let you know how it’s going later this week . I had my first chiropractor appointment today, it helped, 2 more set up for next week.
Hello .ive tried the first exercises for hip arthritice ..nervous like gigling , buttox squueze when walking ( aggrivated lil more ) …the pinching In fron is getting worse ..Lord i think i need surgery like Surgeon said In August .. 🙏🙏🙏
Also i had groin pain ..Only could move that knee 4 ” from other one …3 Yes ago . i Did PT W some hands on stretching ..In 5 months it went 😂 ..now since Jan 2022 ..have had to use a cane ..In August surgery was suggested from arthritice In exrays but Only parital In the socket ..showing some space on other 3/4 area. Now tried PT again ..and i think they pushed me too far with those. bring knees to chest W feet extened on top of ball ..and leg strengthening ..istopped last 3 😢 and still is bad .. should i get my Life Back and Do the surgery already before it gets worse ..Im a baby boomer age here ..Thank you so much ..anticipateing a reply 🙏🙏🙏🙏
You are AWESOME 👍❤
Thank you, so are you! 😄
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy Hello, your thoughts would be greatly appreciated, History of sever left leg/hip pain! MRI results 7/9/23 Moderate joint space narrowing. Cartilage loss & marginal osteophytes. Left hip cartilage loss pronounced over anterior superior joint space. Small left hip effusion. Small subchondral cyst over right superior acetabulum. This is my condition today incredible pain out of work since June 11th. I am a semi truck driver, age 56. I know hard to believe. I don't look it but Trust me my bones are screaming "HELP ME"😂🤣 LOL.. Question Surgery or No.. Thank You in Advance. Denise🤞
Loving your content!
Thank you Buttercup!!!
For many years I've had an occasional outside hip cramping. Several years ago I had hip replacement surgery. I still get the hip cramps. I'm 67 years old and now retired.
Hey David, sounds like you've got a muscle imbalance!!! It's what probably set you up for the hip problem that led to the replacement...and if it's still there (because cramping persists) then you've got to fix it to preserve the health of your hip replacement!
Hip muscles cramp because they're being over-used. They get over-used with everyday activities because they compensate for other muscles that should be working more.
I got a Charlie Horse over my good knee, onto my first groin injury on other side, and then frozen hip, ouch! Everytime I excercise my Charlie Horse, albeit always diminishing/now hard 2 small lumps (divided itself) was put me in pasture since March, hip much better but geez!
I did it carrying 2 ate teen water bottles in, hubby with frozen shoulders and walking on crappy shoveled driveway, normally it would not have
been such a strain, thanks again!
Oh no!!! That's not good Josee!! A charlie horse means you've got either a muscle problem or a nerve problem. The most common is a muscle problem. Especially since you've got the 2 lumps. That usually means your quads on the front of your thigh are likely over dominant.
Sorry to hear about your hubby's frozen shoulder.
cycling is good... but need to get a good bike and bike fit.
Oh great now I have arthritis of the hip 🤦♂️
Hey Ivan! Awareness is the first step to fixing the problem! Now you can start addressing it!
Simply you are the best, I made a motorcycle accident back in 1998 and i am now suffering alot cause i dont have this substance between my hip jonit and pelvis ... Do you think if i go with those exercise that i saw on your videos it will help me? as when i do the exercises i feel very comfortable but my job requires to sit for hours... PLEASE recommend me how to sit? some time when i stretch my leg when i stand up i suffer from crazy pain ... thanks in advance