• Monitor your posture.
• Stretch in the morning and after prolonged standing.
• Avoid weights.
• Wear shoes with good cushioning.
• Listen to your body and don’t neglect new sensations.
If you recognize yourself in this story, don’t stay silent! Share it with your loved ones, tell your story in the comments, and consult a doctor. Your testimony could save someone from surgery and allow them to move freely for many years to come.
“Mobility is life. Let’s not give it up to illness!”
Support from loved ones: the importance of dialogue
Often, people with joint problems withdraw into themselves. The pain makes them irritable, and doctor’s visits are postponed with excuses like, “I don’t have time,” “I’ll wait,” or “It’ll pass.” Family plays an important role here. If your loved one complains of hip pain, don’t ignore the situation. Help them make an appointment with a specialist, find a good orthopedist, and support them during their exercises.
A little tip: congratulate even the smallest successes! For someone with hip pain, walking for five minutes without pain is already a great victory.
Which doctors can help in cases of hip wear?
A consultation with a general practitioner is not always enough. For a suitable treatment plan, you need:
• an orthopedic-traumatologist, the main specialist in coxarthrosis;
• a rehabilitation specialist or physiotherapist, for individual exercises;
• a nutritionist, for weight control and inflammation prevention;
• A psychologist (if necessary): Chronic pain often leads to stress and depression
If your hip hurts, that’s a clear sign that…
The importance of good nutrition
Don’t underestimate the power of diet. Some foods can increase inflammation and pain. What do the experts recommend?
It is beneficial to eat:
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