Managing Hip Tendonitis: Tips for Pain Relief and Recovery [Video]

Can understanding the causes and symptoms of potential hip tendonitis help healthcare providers diagnose and treat the condition for individuals experiencing pain in the front of the hip with restricted hip flexibility that worsens during movement?

Hip Tendonitis

Hip tendonitis is inflammation of the iliopsoas tendon. It is most commonly caused by overuse of the hip flexors without adequate rest for recovery. The condition can occur when the hip muscles overpower the tendons attached to the hip bone, causing inflammation and irritation. This can lead to pain, tenderness, and mild swelling near the hip joint. Hip tendonitis can be diagnosed with a physical examination, and treatment can include:

• Rest
• Ice
• NSAIDs
• Stretching
• Physical therapy
• Chronic cases may require a cortisone injection into the iliopsoas tendon to decrease inflammation.
• Surgical release of the iliopsoas tendon may be recommended to decrease tightness and pain.

There is a high prognosis for a full recovery.

Tendonitis

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