Hip Injury Treatment in Spokane Metro Area

Hip pain is as common among young athletes, as it is for older individuals. Hip pain and low back pain can be hard to differentiate due to the innervation of the area. If the pain is situated in the groin, the pathology is highly linked to “true” hip pain. Common reasons for this pain in young athletes is CAM deformities, PINCER deformities, and inhibition of the hip external rotators (glutes). CAM vs PINCER deformities deal with a bony overgrowth of the femoral neck (CAM) and/or boney overgrowth of the acetabulum (PINCER). Lastly, weak hip extensors (Gluteus maximus) and hip external rotators (gluteus medius) can lead to improper tracking if the hip joint and therefore wear-and-tear. If arthritis is the primary injury, therapeutic exercises can help to stabilize the joint and prevent further breakdown of articular cartilage.