Hip & groin pain physical therapy in paramus, New Jersey

CAUSES

Hip and groin pain is a common complaint that often draws us into the world of medicine. Many times, it isn't associated with injuries to the area, but rather, a functional or structural disorder. For example, trauma to the buttocks, misplaced or damaged disc material or rough surfaces in shoes can cause pain or discomfort. This can also be caused by poor walking mechanics, muscle spasms from overuse, faulty alignment of the spine causing rotational forces on sensitive tissues, core instability and arthritis. Other causes include but are not limited to:

• Developmental dysfunctions
• Developmental imbalance with muscles
• Muscular strains
• Ligamentous sprains
• Poor motor control in the lumbar spine
• Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
• Lumbo pelvic / hip dysfunction
• Poor posture
• Poor foot stability and balance

DIAGNOSIS

While every process is different and full of variables, our physical therapy center in Paramus New Jersey specializes in treating patients with abdominal hip pain. The first step is an extensive medical history, which will include all usual complaints and symptoms including those unrelated to the hip area (such as digestive system problems). This process allows us to rule out any false positives, thus helping us develop a comprehensive treatment plan that helps you live pain free.

DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS:

• Tendonitis
• Trochanteric Bursitis
• Arthritis
• Hamstring Strain / Tear
• Hip Impingement
• Hip Replacement
• Pelvic Pain
• Hip Sprain / Strain
• Hip Snapping
• Piriformis Syndrome
• Quadricep Muscle Strain
• Sports Hernia
• Spinal Cord Nerve Compression at L2-L4
• Post Surgical Rehabilitation
• Labral Tears
• FAI (Femoroacetabular impingement)
• Very often pain in the hip can arise from lumbar nerve roots arising from L2 to L4 which will refer pain to the hip and groin area. Spinal joint restrictions cause irritation to the L2-L3, L3-L4 nerve roots cause sharp pain, tingling and numbness to the hip groin pain treatment.