Welcome to Hip Pain Help
Hip Pain Help is a one stop shop for those suffering with hip pain. Learn what might be causing your issues, how you might be able to best mange what is happening, and who best to contact if you need further help.
Hip Pain Help is a one stop shop for those suffering with hip pain. Learn what might be causing your issues, how you might be able to best mange what is happening, and who best to contact if you need further help.
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Hip-related Sciatica, including Piriformis Syndrome and Deep Gluteal Syndrome What is sciatica? Pain deep in the buttock is often referred to in the literature as Deep Gluteal Syndrome. Other conditions that may be diagnosed in this area include Pirformis Syndrome and Sciatica. In this page we will discuss hip/pelvic related causes and treatment for pain in the area of the […]
Hip Osteoarthritis (Hip OA), Cartilage Damage and the Ageing Hip What is hip OA? Hip osteoarthritis (OA) is a condition that makes the joint painful and stiff. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. There are other forms of arthritis (that may be related to a systemic health condition), for example, Rheumatoid Arthritis, but […]
Acetabular Dysplasia What is acetabular dysplasia? Acetabular dysplasia refers to an underdeveloped hip socket, or, the “acetabulum” the underdevelopment either affecting the bones, or the alignment/orientation of the socket or both. This bony problem, may in some people, result in increased movement (shearing) in hip joint resulting in instability (and in some cases dislocation) of the […]
Growing Pains around the Hip & Pelvis: Apophysitis and Avulsion Fracture What are growing pains, apophysitis and avulsion fractures? The term ‘growing pains’ is a general term used for pain associated with growth in children and adolescents. In younger children, the pain is thought to be associated primarily with muscles and is most commonly experienced […]
Gluteal Tendinopathy, Trochanteric Bursitis, Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS) What is gluteal tendinopathy, trochanteric bursitis & GTPS? Pain over the side of the hip is commonly related to changes in the health of the tendons that join the gluteal (buttock) muscles to the hip, and sometimes of the nearby bursae (fluid filled sacks that help […]
Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)/Impingement Syndrome (FAIS) What is FAI or FAIS? Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) refers to early contact (impingement) between the bones of the hip during movement. FAI is due to a variation in shape of the bones of the hip joint (thigh bone (femur) and/or hip socket (acetabulum)). This may result in reduced range of […]
Find My Hip Pain Choose from the selections below to learn more about your pain. Want more info about the Hip? For those who are after some detailed information about the hip and things that can go wrong. HIP PAIN EXPLAINED Looking for expert help nearby? Find a qualified and experienced hip pain professional in […]
Dr. Alison Grimaldi Dr. Alison Grimaldi, who is a foundational member of this site, Hip Pain Help, is also a highly experienced physiotherapist, researcher and educator. Alison has a well-established professional site, www.dralisongrimaldi.com , where she provides health professionals with a number of opportunities for advancing their knowledge and practical skills in the assessment and management of hip, pelvic and groin pain. Online Learning Online […]