Hip Tendonitis
A number of tendons, ligaments and muscles play an integral part in your mobility, especially within your hip joint. With so much riding on your hips as the source of your stability and physical movement, it's best if you understand how to avoid problems, especially if you're an athlete. But even non-athletes have to protect themselves from hip flexor tendonitis.
Hip tendonitis is one of those conditions that can put you out of commission while you seek hip tendonitis treatment. And while your New York City sports medicine and pain management team wants to do everything to keep you active and pain-free, without effective and targeted personal treatment for a torn tendon in the hip or hip flexor tendonitis, you could be immobile for much longer than necessary.
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The Story Behind Tendonitis
Tendonitis refers to the inflammation that may occur to any tendon in your body. You may have heard of Achilles tendonitis or wrist tendonitis. And while not as commonly talked about, hip pain caused by hip flexor tendonitis is just as common.
Whenever a tendon is put under stress for prolonged periods of time or during intense activities, the tough, sinewy fibers wear down. Degeneration of the tendon may actually be a more accurate account of what happens to the fiber. The flexor in your hip refers to the group of ligaments, tendons and muscles that work when you move, particularly when you raise your knee toward your chest, kick or stand up from a sitting position.
Of all the soft tissue surrounding and operating your hips, the tendons, which are part of the hip flexor, tend to become damaged more often. That's due to the poor blood flow associated with tendons, making them tougher to heal after they've been injured or worn down.
While hip flexor tendonitis doesn't always indicate that you tore a tendon, you'll know when that happens.
The symptoms of a torn tendon in the hip are extreme and include:
- Pain on the outside of your hip
- Weakness when you try to lift that leg
- A crunching sound when you lift your leg on the side with the torn tendon in the hip
- Swollen areas that are warm to the touch
If you were in an accident, fell on your hip or were hit hard during a physical contact sport such as marital arts or football, you also may experience a labral tear that places even more pain in your hip. Athletes between the ages of 20 and 40 are at a high risk of developing labral tears and torn tendons because of the nature of the activities they engage in.
Build a relationship with your doctor so that when you first experience hip pain of any kind, you can rely on his expertise to give you the best diagnosis to prevent further complications. The most effective tendonitis in hip flexor treatment is one that's caught early, responds well to rest and homecare and doesn't immobilize you for long.
Tendonitis Hip Flexor Treatment
The first line of defense for treatment is homecare, as recommended by your Manhattan doctor. Homecare consists of:
Depending on how severe the injury was or how long you've gone without proper tendonitis hip flexor treatment, it can take anywhere from one to eight weeks before you're fully functional again. You may need to use a cane or a crutch to maintain mobility while you heal.
Additionally, your Midtown Manhattan physician may provide you with other tendonitis in hip flexor treatment protocols, such as:
Prevent the need for tendonitis hip flexor treatment by sufficiently warming up before you exercise, maintaining a regular exercise routine to strengthen the muscles surrounding your hips, cool down appropriately after exercise, and wear the right shoes and gear for the activity you're doing.
Hip tendonitis can cause persistent discomfort and limit your mobility, but effective treatment is available. With early diagnosis and a personalized care plan that may include physical therapy, medications, and advanced pain management techniques, most patients experience significant relief. Our team is dedicated to helping you recover safely and return to the activities you enjoy—pain-free.
Real Stories from our Patients
Dr. Febin Melepura, MD
Double Board-Certified Pain Specialist
Meet Dr. Febin Melepura — Your Hip Tendonitis Specialist in NYC
Dr. Febin Melepura, MD is a double board-certified interventional pain management specialist and the founder of the Sports Pain Institute of New York. He completed his residency and fellowship training at New York Presbyterian Hospital / Columbia University Medical Center, one of the nation's leading academic medical centers.
He holds dual board certifications from the American Board of Anesthesiology and the American Board of Pain Medicine, and has treated more than 7,500 patients and performed over 5,250 procedures throughout his career. He has been named a Top Pain Management Doctor in New York and one of America's Top Doctors™ by Castle Connolly.
Dr. Melepura's approach to hip tendonitis is rooted in precision: identify the exact source, treat it with a targeted injection, and get you back to your daily life as quickly as possible.
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What Our Hip Tendonitis Patients Say
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"Dr Febin is fantastic! Highly recommend him and his practice the Spin clinic. The doctor is a good listener, kind, attentive and gave me great advice. "
"Dr.Melepura was very efficient and interpersonal, felt like he was understanding the problems I was having and explained the processes to take to rehabilitate. I would recommend."
"I felt listened to and truly understood by Dr. Melepura. Started PT the very next day. They were very friendly and I didn't feel rushed at all. Already recommended them to my friends who have or continue to play through pain."