This is common…cortisone injections to help with the inflammation and pain. Degeneration can and does occur in the hip joint in lay people and athletes, but the exercises needed to prevent further degeneration are lacking both in the wellness field and rehabilitation. Avoiding a life of chronic hip pain requires a personal program and a daily commitment to it. We have witnessed devoted clients avoid major procedures by following a long-term home program.
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