Health blog

Hip pain can present in many ways. In this blog we will discuss some of the common problems we see here at LSTC! Osteoarthritis: wearing of...

There can be many causes of hip pain and hip injuries, but we will be talking about the most common in this blog. Having hip pain...

While the pain or limitations you feel are at your hip, the evaluating doctor of physical therapy can determine where and what is causing your pain...

Believe it or not, your hips play a large role in the health of your back and limited hip mobility can cause back pain.  More than...

What is Snapping Hip syndrome?  This condition is classified by a “snapping” sensation at the front or side of your hip joint, caused by a muscle...

The IT Band is a part of body that is somewhat of a mystery to many. You've probably heard of the it but are you confident...

The hip joint is one of the most stable joints in the body, but unfortunately that does not keep this joint and region of the body...

What is hip pain? The hip is comprised of the acetabulum- a ring shaped surface, and the head of the femur- a ball shaped structure. It’s...

Total joint replacements are not uncommon in today’s medical field. While there are many paths to a joint replacement, the most common is with aging. Frequently...

What is the piriformis? The piriformis is an important muscle of the hip and glutes that helps to rotate your hips to the side and move...

Walk Away From Hip Pain With Physical Therapy. Your hips, due to the amount of loading forces they take on throughout your lifespan, can be a...

Hip injuries are very common in the general population due to the stress through the joint on a daily basis, so it's no surprise that you...