Hip and Glute Pain

Have hip and glute pain?

Hip and glute pain

Hip and glute pain can significantly impact your mobility, posture, and daily activities, making even simple tasks challenging. This pain often stems from various causes, including muscle strain, joint inflammation, nerve compression, or conditions like bursitis or arthritis.

Symptoms may range from sharp, shooting pain to a dull ache, sometimes radiating down the leg or affecting surrounding areas. Identifying the underlying cause is essential for effective treatment, using targeted manual therapy, exercises, or other interventions to restore mobility, alleviate pain, and enhance overall quality of life

How it can affect you?

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Causes of Hip and Glute Pain

Here are some common causes:

nerve compression

Conditions like sciatica or piriformis syndrome compress nerves in the hip or gluteal region, causing sharp radiating pain, numbness or tingling in the hip and gluteal area. Symptoms often worsen with activity or sitting, reducing mobility and interfering with daily tasks,

facet syndrome

Facet syndrome happens when spinal joints become irritated or inflamed, leading to hip or gluteal pain, stiffness, and restricted movement. Symptoms often worsen with twisting, extension, or standing, affecting posture, mobility, and overall daily function.

arthritis

Arthritis in the hip can cause persistent pain, stiffness, and reduced range of motion, often aggravated by activity or prolonged sitting, affecting mobility, independence, and quality of life over time

nerve irritation

Nerve irritation in the hip or gluteal region can trigger aching, stiffness, and reduced mobility, often worsening with physical activity or prolonged sitting, impacting comfort, posture, and overall performance in daily movement