| Hip injuries are caused by impacts, twists, and | | | | limited movement and pain. Medical help is necessary |
| muscular contractions or by a simple fall. Normal hip | | | | in these cases. |
| injuries may be fractures, dislocations contusions, | | | | Certain hip injuries are also caused by over use of |
| ligament sprains, muscular or tendon strains or | | | | the hip area. These kind of hip injuries develop and |
| avulsion fractures. The following are a few kinds of | | | | occur over a period of time due to contractions and |
| common hip injuries: | | | | overly pounding of legs. These rarer kinds of hip |
| - Hip injuries like fractures or dislocations of the hip | | | | injuries are as following: |
| are considered emergencies, since these can damage | | | | - Bursitis is a condition where the bursa sac is |
| blood vessels or nerves that could result in | | | | inflamed. Bursa sac acts as a cushion to the tendon |
| permanent disability and mobility. | | | | and keeps it from rubbing with the bone in the hip |
| - While sprinting, running, jumping or playing football, | | | | joint. |
| powerful muscle contractions take place that may | | | | - Tendinitis is an inflammation caused by gradual |
| result in tearing off pelvic bone attachments. This | | | | tearing of tendon fibers. |
| kind of hip injury normally occurs in growing children | | | | - Stress fractures are caused by over use of legs. |
| and is known as an avulsion fracture. This kind of hip | | | | This kind of hip injury generally occurs in athletes. |
| injury can result in disability and pain and needs | | | | This rare hip injury has to be treated immediately by |
| immediate medical attention. | | | | stopping the activity that caused it and using the |
| - Hip bone bruising is called a contusion. Pain and | | | | RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation) |
| swelling in case of a contusion reduces pain and | | | | treatment. Anti-inflammatory drugs will certainly help. |
| swelling. | | | | For further medical advice, consult your regular |
| - Stretching of hip muscles, beyond a certain limit | | | | physician. |
| results in muscular and tendon strain. This can cause | | | | |