Postpartum Hip Pain

Many women experience hip pain after childbirth, which is most likely a symptom caused by hip bursitis. The incidence of hip synovitis is still relatively high. In addition to causing painful symptoms, this disease also affects the patient's ability to move to a certain extent, so it needs timely treatment. Here is some information about hip synovitis.

1. Etiology and pathogenesis

1. Most of them are caused by long-term excessive abduction and external rotation of the lower limbs (such as jumping, splitting, etc.), standing or walking on hard ground for a long time, and sitting on hard chairs and stools for a long time.

2. Excessive fatigue (such as running, mountain climbing, cycling and other sports activities) or falling directly hits the hip joint, causing the joint capsule to be stretched or squeezed.

3. Caused by exposure to wind, cold and dampness.

4. It may also be caused by local bacterial or viral infection.

5. Suffering from ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout and other diseases. 6 Children with immature hip joints, middle-aged and elderly people with excessive labor intensity or joint relaxation are all prone to this disease; 7 The lower limbs are of unequal length; 8 After hip surgery such as hip arthroscopy or hip replacement.

2. Traditional Chinese Medicine Bone Correction

1. The affected limb cannot stand or walk for 1 to 4 weeks.

2. Knee flexion, hip flexion and rotation reduction method.

3. Hip flexion, shaking and extension reduction method.

4. Cooperate with massage, acupuncture, micro-acupuncture therapy and medicinal ironing therapy.

5. Mainly use manual therapy, combined with oral administration of Chinese medicine.

3. Western medicine treatment

1. Rest is the most important thing. You should try to avoid activities that may make the disease worse, such as going up and down stairs, running, etc. You should choose a softer seat or one with an inflatable air cushion. When the pain subsides, you can gradually resume exercise.

2. Apply ice to reduce inflammation, swelling and pain. 3 to 4 times a day, 15 to 20 minutes each time;

3. If there is bacterial infection, antibiotics should be used;

4. Local fluid extraction and simultaneous application of hormones;

5. Oral NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen;

6. Physical therapy, such as ultrasound, massage, etc.;

7. Avoid sleeping on the affected side. Put a pillow between your knees when sleeping on your side.

8. Consider surgical treatment when the disease lasts for a long time.