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Bothered by hip pain in your 30s or 40s? Been trying to ‘push through’ it? Worried about what it could mean?  While hip pain in your 30s and 40s definitely needs attention, there’s no need to panic. Early intervention is key to good outcomes – so the sooner you take action, the sooner you’re back…

Hip pain can creep up gradually or appear seemingly out of nowhere. But once it arrives, it tends to make itself known during all the things you most want to do, like walking, sleeping, getting up from a chair, and enjoying a round of golf. If you’ve been wondering whether arthritis might be the cause,…

You woke up with hip pain. Not after a fall, not after twisting something the wrong way – just pain that’s appeared out of nowhere. And now you’re dealing with discomfort every time you move, trying to sleep, getting through your day. If this is you, you’re definitely not alone. Hip pain without an obvious…

Hip pain can quietly take over daily life, from struggling to put on shoes to avoiding walks you once enjoyed. For many people with advanced arthritis or significant joint damage, hip replacement can offer lasting relief and a return to comfortable movement. However, surgery is rarely the first step. Treatments such as physiotherapy, weight management,…

Stress fractures are tiny cracks in bone that develop over time in response to repeated mechanical stress, most often from high-impact or repetitive activity. Though common in athletes and physically active individuals, they can occur in anyone whose bones are subjected to loading that exceeds their ability to adapt and strengthen. As Mr Jerome Davidson,…

Hip arthritis is a widespread and often under-appreciated cause of pain and limited mobility. In the UK alone, approximately 3.2 million people are living with hip osteoarthritis, while globally, studies suggest that around 8.5% of adults may have radiographic hip osteoarthritis (where the signs of arthritis are visible on a radiograph, or X-ray). This chronic…

Hip revision surgery is a surgical procedure that involves repairing or replacing a hip replacement implant that is not functioning as it should. The aim is to restore function and mobility, and reduce pain. While hip replacements are designed to last for many years (according to a systematic review, a hip replacement can be expected…

Sports related hip injuries are a common type of injury amongst athletes, alongside trauma or strain to the groin, knees, feet and shoulders. In a study of injuries in collegiate athletes, hip/groin injuries formed an overall injury rate of 53.06 per 100,000 athlete-exposures, and hip and groin pain is estimated to account for between 5…

Hip osteoarthritis is a common condition, but it doesn’t have to mean the end of your mobility or an acceptance of daily pain. With the right approach, many people continue to lead active fulfilling lives, sometimes without the need for hip surgery. This guide will take you through what hip osteoarthritis is, what causes it,…

Hip pain is often mis-sold as an inevitable part of getting older. But while the occasional brief bout of mild stiffness may be acceptable, any pain or discomfort that interferes with your daily activities and quality of life shouldn’t just be brushed off as an age-related issue – it should be taken seriously and addressed…