The hip joint, like other joints, has the essential physiological function of ensuring effective movement. However, its feature is close interaction with the spine and the creation of proper posture. The functions of the joint are due to its anatomical structure. It is formed by a deep acetabulum, which is created by the bones of the pelvis, and a spherical head of the thigh bone. Thus, an articulation is created that is extremely stable and capable of simultaneously producing a variety of “multi-axis” movements together with maintaining a posture. This property allows you to stay straight, while realizing a complex of activity, including walking, squatting, dancing and more.
Violation of the interaction of constituent structures can cause pathological changes. The treatment of pain in the hip joint includes a fairly wide range of pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods. In this case, the doctor is faced with the task of carrying out complex differential diagnostic measures.
Non-pharmacological treatment of pain in the hip joint includes various types of physiotherapy. Patients are prescribed therapy with heat or cold (depending on the effectiveness in each case). In addition, laser, magnetic and hydrotherapy are widely used. This treatment of pain in the hip joint allows you to quickly stop the syndrome and get a remission of the disease for a long period.
Pharmacological methods are also widely used. This treatment of pain in the hip involves the use of analgesics and non-steroidal drugs that have anti-inflammatory effects. It should be noted that the independent administration of such medications without the supervision of a specialist can lead to various pathologies or complications in other body systems. The pharmacological treatment of pain in the hip joint also involves the use of various ointments and gels. The composition of these drugs includes anti-inflammatory substances, which not only have a local analgesic effect, but also help to reduce the doses and number of tablets.
Since osteoarthrosis is the most common cause of pain, the pharmacological therapeutic method often involves the use of glucocorticoid medications (Kenalog, diprospan), which are injected into the joint if there is pain in the hip joint. Treatment with these medicines has anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, anti-shock and desensitizing effects. In addition, through the use of these medicines, the duration of the effect and the speed of its onset are ensured.
In the treatment of this disease and for the relief of pain medications are often used that can modify the cartilage structure. Such funds include alflutop, chondroitin sulfate, chondroxide, glycosamine sulfate and others. Most of these drugs are for oral use.
Recent advances in the treatment of physiological disorders in the joints include drugs that replace synovial joint fluid (Fermatron, Dyuralan, Noltrex and others). These are gel-like synthetic substances with high viscosity and biological compatibility with human tissues. With their help, it is possible to restore the viscosity of the synovial fluid. The result of their action is to reduce pain and improve mobility in the joint.
A common cause of pain is a pinched nerve in the hip joint (sciatic nerve). In turn, it is a consequence of various diseases. This can be a hernia of the spinal disc, and inflammatory diseases in the pelvic organs. Before applying any treatment in this case, an accurate diagnosis is necessary. As a rule, massage, physiotherapy, manual therapy, electrophoresis, etc. are prescribed.