What Is A Hip Issue?

Hip issues can be caused by injuries, mechanical problems, types of arthritis and other problems.

A hip injury can affect any of the ligaments, tendons or fluid-filled sacs (bursae) that surround your hip joint as well as the bones, cartilage and ligaments that form the joint itself.

This is where the problem lies: when a harsh repetitive force is applied on the foot for example walking everyday on a hard flat concrete ground with unsupportive footwear, the big toe simply can not activate properly which can switch of the quad, gluts and abdominal core muscles. Developing a hip issue can be a reaction to a dysfunctional gait cycle. 

What Causes Hip issue?

At Podiatry x Recovery we view the hip as a mobility joint in the body. When the knee or lower back loses stability through stiffness or instability  the hip is usually the joint that compensates heavily. The main cause of a hip issue is the dysfunctional biomechanics of the hip.  Due to dysfunctional walking mechanics, the hip compensates by internally rotating compressing the joint lining, bone and ligaments of the hip. 

There are a few factors for developing a hip issues:

• Repetitive activities
• Long periods of standing
• Genetic predisposition (Flat feet or High arches)
• Improper foot or hip mechanics
• Weight gain
• Age
• Unsupportive footwear
• Walking barefoot on hard surfaces