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Are you having difficulty getting up and down from your chair or going up and down stairs? Are you avoiding activities because of aches or pain in your hips and knees? You may be experiencing arthritis due to injuries and/or age.
Your hips and knees are your largest joints, supporting your body’s weight. They work in close coordination, giving us the mobility we need to enjoy an active lifestyle. But pain can flare up and make our basic activities of daily living a challenge.
The good news is that at Gold Coast Physical Therapy, our physical therapists can help you find solutions to your pain and help you get back to living the life you enjoy! Call our clinic today to learn how we can help you to keep living the kind of life you want with less pain and movement restrictions.
Common Causes of Hip, Knee and Leg Pain
Hip, knee and leg pain are surprisingly common. Thus, their source can come from a variety of things. If you’re experiencing pain in any part of your leg, pinpointing the exact spot can help you determine the cause.
Joint injury and being overweight during early adulthood are signs of a trajectory towards symptomatic osteoarthritis later in life. Repetitive stress and overuse type injuries are more common with tendon related pains. Cartilage and/or ligament injuries are more commonly associated with slips, falls and sports injuries.
While many causes of pain exist, the most common are:
- Arthritis
- Sprains and strains
- Tendonitis
- Cartilage injuries
In rare or more severe cases, the causes can be:
- Fractures
- Dislocations
- Pinched nerves
While some causes are more serious than others, a physical therapist can identify what is causing your pain and help clarify what your next steps should be.
