Many sufferers of back pain will report experiencing pain in areas away from the low back itself, which is known as referred pain. Referred pain is the result of the extensive nervous system which supplies sensory nerves to many tissues in the low back, pelvis and thigh. As a result, an injury to any of these structures can cause pain to radiate to any of the other tissues. The brain is unable to determine the specific source of the pain and therefore the primary source of injury isn’t always obvious. Hip pain is a common source of pain in those suffering from low back injury so a thorough history, and careful examination, are required in order to distinguish the site of injury and direct effective treatment.

In this episode we talk about the differences between hip and low back pain. We discuss the anatomy and where you should expect to feel pain in a true hip injury. We also discuss the reasons why true hip pain is uncommon and how we can take advantage of this joint to support our low back due to the stability, as well as the power, of this joint. Furthermore, we describe the importance of conditioning the muscles around the hip which reduce stresses on the low back by removing reliance of the lower back extensors during movement. 

Some of the things you’ll discover…

• Why you shouldn’t get distracted by hip pain and that often people suffering from lower back pain will experience discomfort into this area
• Differentiating between true hip pain and pain radiating from the lower back
• Why you should expect to get an anatomy lesson as part of your treatment!
• Why many patients experience referred pain when they’re suffering from a low back injury
• Why true hip pain, and injury, is rare particularly amongst younger patients
• Some of the clinical tests that you should expect to experience when being examined for hip pain
• Some of the exercises that help to stimulate, and train, the muscles of the buttock which provide support to the lower back

Highlights

The hip joints provide a powerful platform for supporting the low back and due to the stability of the joints are rarely injured in isolation. Often the discomfort patients experience in the hip joint are a result of referred pain from the low back, so it is important that we do not focus in on the symptoms alone when trying to manage pain of this nature. Be sure to challenge any healthcare professional that ignores the lower back when your primary complaint is discomfort in the hip or groin. This holistic approach to examination is important to direct an effective treatment plan for the underlying issue.

For more episodes of the Back Pain Solutions podcast visit: www.smartstrong.co.uk Don’t forget to subscribe so you can receive updates on new episodes and direct links to additional content.

If you’re suffering from back pain, want to improve your posture, or want to build resilience to future injury then you’re in the right place. Join us and take an active approach to better back health.

Resources…

eBook: https://smartstrong.ck.page/dda17bdf60

Send Us A Question…

https://smartstrong.co.uk/contact-us/

Website... 

www.smartstrong.co.uk