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hip pain only with certain movements
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Jan 25, 2024 | Replies (16)Comment receiving replies
@hikerguy62 @gently Has given you a great description about what is probably happening as you move. His suggestion of a positional x-ray was also a good one.
If I was being a smart aleck, I would give you the response we used to get from my Dad when we would say "It hurts when I do this" - his reply was always "Well don't do it anymore." But of course, that doesn't always make sense in our lives.
I had 2 total hip replacements before my 55th birthday due to osteoarthritis, bone spurs and shallow acetabular cups. Some years later they had to be revised due to faulty parts. Now, in my 70's, I am finding certain motions cause pain (and weakness) on the left side, so I am back to my full post-surgery and post-revision strengthening regimen. I was demonstrating at a dance class this afternoon to a friend.
Here is something to remember - 5 weeks is a VERY short time when it comes to strengthening glutes and other large muscles - they respond much more slowly than smaller muscles, and it takes even longer as our bodies age (as my PT always reminds me, you are not 20, or 30, or 40, or even 50 anymore!) I would say 3-5 months would be a reasonable time to gauge whether continued exercise and stretching helps. And then , after that it is lifelong maintenance - maybe not every day, but several times a week.
And be sure to work on staying flexible as well as strong. My PT has me on a weekly regimen of 5 days of stretching and walking or biking, only 2 days of strength training. And for every muscle stretched, its counter-muscle is always done (eg both abductor and adductor) and both sides of the body as well to try to create balance.
Have you been doing balanced stretching and exercising?
Sue
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Sue, did you suffer this all during your youth. Do you think the short cups caused the osteoarthritis and bone spurs gradually and then by 55 it was just too painful Do you have the idea that strengthening glutes and surrounding muscles could have protected you from the first surgery. Do they correct a shallow cup or replace with a smaller femur head? And then you had to have replacement parts. Too much.
Gently means well and thanks you for your kind comment. It's best to have a response from someone with your experience. We need to see a video of your dance class demonstration. or at least a description of the strenghtening regimen.
Hi Sue, Your comment is so helpful! I have had x-rays of both hips (along with a knee replacement, which was awful!) and my orthopedic surgeon told me that both of my hips “are shot”…..(his words). I don’t have any cartilage left. Lately, my left hip has been “aching” and every now and then, I get a stabbing pain in my left groin. I am 74 but I am active, going to the gym, and doing the stationary bike, along with exercises for my quads. I am *hoping* that this groin pain is not related to my hip!! After the painful knee surgery, I really do not want to ever face hip surgery. I give you lots of credit for all that you have been through! Thank you for your input!
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Thanks for your reply. I wish I could not do those moves lol I do cheat now and grab my leg as I swing it into the car and do the same when putting on my pants.
Sounds like you've been through quite a bit. Sorry you've had to endure multiple hip replacements. Seems like you're doing well now though.
Yes, I know I'm being impatient lol I will give it a 2-4 more months and see where I'm at. And I do plan on sticking with a maintenance routine whether or not this helps as having strong hip/glutes will help down the road as I age.
I DO need to get more stretching in, but my wife and I do walk around our neighborhood 5x-6x per week (I mile with slight inclines both ways). I do work both hips when I do my PT. I'll have to do some research on how to balance out the stretching though.