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09-10-09, 08:07 AM | |
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If you don't want to take drugs or have surgery, there are many other options. Exercise is a must, you must keep the muscles and tendons strong around the weak hip joint. In my experience (OA of the hip) ballett/barre type of exercises are the best since they are no impact and strengthen all the big and small muscles around the hip. Yoga/pilates are also crucial for flexibility so is keeping the weight down with good nutrition.
There is no cure for OA except some anti inflammatory drugs and pain killers to treat pain. Physical therapists and chiropractors can also help to build strength and work on alignment and flexibility.
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