Hip Pain – Louisa Henderson our Women’s Health Osteopath explains Common Causes and Treatment

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hip painHip Pain – Louisa Henderson our Women’s Health Osteopath, Explains Common Causes and Treatment

Adductor muscle and hip flexor strains are a common cause of groin pain, these are the muscles which attach at the top of you thigh and around your pelvis. Injury to these is common in sports where there may be sudden changes of direction or repetitive kicking movements. Pain can be very acute and is usually well localised to the area. Recurrent adductor and hip flexor strains are common for a number of reasons, its therefore important to carefully analyse why someone developed the initial injury, this often involves looking at biomechanics and running technique.

Bursa in the hip can sometimes become inflamed (bursitis). Bursae are little fluid filled sacs which act as a cushion between tendons and bones. Hip bursae can become inflamed with repetitive hip movement or trauma to the area. Bursitis usually causes pain and localised swelling and tenderness.

The tissue around the hip joint called the labrum can become torn, this may be due extrinsic factors such as trauma to the hip, excessive loading or repetitive activity both active (dancing, martial arts) and passive (cycling, driving for long periods) and intrinsic factors such as poor postural tone and abnormalities in the hip joint. Pain is usually dull and ‘nagging’ and often accompanied by ‘clicking’ or ‘catching’ sensation in the hip.

After taking a case history from you, your Osteopath will perform a series of simple test to gain a complete picture of which structure/s have been injured and then provide appropriate treatment and management. Treatment usually consistis of manual therapy, advice and exercise rehabilitation.

Hip and groin pain can sometimes be a symptom of a serious underlying medial condition. All osteopaths are trained to screen for this as part of their examination and will refer you to a medical professional if necessary.

Louisa Henderson BA (Hons) MOst MSCCO

Louisa Henderson is our Women’s Health Osteopath. Women commonly see Louisa with pelvic pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, hip problems, rectus diastasis and low back pain.

She uses a range of techniques including structural, visceral and cranial osteopathy to improve function and reduce pain levels as well as providing appropriate exercises specifically tailored to your needs and to aid rehabilitation.

After graduating from the British School of Osteopathy with a Masters degree, she completed a two year diploma in Women’s Health in Osteopathy with the Molinari Institute of Health. She treats adults of all ages, however specialises in treating women during the pre- and post- natal period. Louisa Henderson is a Registered Osteopath with the General Osteopathic Council and a member of the Institute of Osteopathy.

Appointment Times (at Fresh Ground): Tuesdays 12-4pm and Thursdays 5-9pm

Testimonials:

 

I’ve visited Louisa many times and can’t recommend her enough. She first treated me when I was late going into labour … After the birth I saw her again. She eased all my post natal aches and pains. She’s a really lovely, friendly lady and I’ve since recommended her to several other friends who have all had similarly positive experiences.

– Thea

I have been seeing Louisa for nearly 3 years now for ongoing joint issues requiring both osteopathy and sports massage. Whilst my problems cannot be ‘cured’ the treatment and care I receive from Louisa ensures they are managed to a level that does not adversely impact my life … I cannot recommend her highly enough.

– Jennifer

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For an appointment or further questions please call 020 7206 2625 or email info@ltosteo.co.uk

Please Note: This post was written on 5 Sep 2017 please contact us to make sure you have the most up to date advice.