Hip pain

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Prevent Hip Pain : 

© Copyright, 2005, PreventiCare® Publishing Prevent Hip Pain

Vertebral Subluxations : 

© Copyright, 2005, PreventiCare® Publishing Vertebral Subluxations Vertebral subluxations (misaligned vertebrae) in the low back often trigger hip discomfort. Chiropractic adjustments realign the spine and relieve hip pain. It only takes one train car to skip the track to derail an entire train. Just as… It only takes one misaligned vertebra to launch a chain reaction, causing misalignment in the pelvis, hips and rest of the lower body.

Other Common Causes of Hip Pain : 

© Copyright, 2005, PreventiCare® Publishing Other Common Causes of Hip Pain

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© Copyright, 2005, PreventiCare® Publishing Other Common Causes of Hip Pain

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© Copyright, 2005, PreventiCare® Publishing A Note About Steroids Repeated steroid use for pain relief may degenerate join cavities. Steroids also reduce calcium absorption, contributing to osteoporosis. Steroids may cause a loss of blood supply to the bones comprising the joint – causing the bones to erode. A drug many turn to for relief from hip pain may actually make the problem worse…

Hip Tip No. 1: Walk Right : 

© Copyright, 2005, PreventiCare® Publishing Hip Tip No. 1: Walk Right Foot placement during walking – the “gait” – can spark hip pain. Feet with low or high arches may disrupt gait.

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© Copyright, 2005, PreventiCare® Publishing Hip Tip No. 2: Be Shoe Savvy Sub-optimal shoes may upset the alignment of the legs – altering the dynamics of the hip joints. Choose shoes with adequate arch support and cushioning.

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© Copyright, 2005, PreventiCare® Publishing Hip Tip No. 3: Stretch Certain sports activities, such as running and step aerobics, can strain hip muscles. Toning the hamstrings muscles, plus a comprehensive stretching program, may counteract this.

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© Copyright, 2005, PreventiCare® Publishing Hip Tip No. 4: Watch the Wallet Carrying and sitting on your wallet in your back pocket can interrupt the balance of the hip joints. Solutions: Thin the wallet’s contents and place it in a shirt pocket or briefcase.

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© Copyright, 2005, PreventiCare® Publishing Hip Tip No. 5: Sit Selectively Look for lumbar support. Ask about armrests. Seek out seat bottoms with an inclination of five degrees. Select a a seat-back inclination of 110 to 130 degrees.

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© Copyright, 2005, PreventiCare® Publishing Pick Up a Copy of the “Prevent Hip Pain” OHU For more on this topic, please pick up a copy of the corresponding OHU handout. Share the OHU handout with friends, family, co-workers, etc. Just let us know how many you need. Look to the OHU for citations to research on this topic.