Hip Pain Causes, Treatments & More
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8. Prevention
Eating a bone-health-promoting diet, maintaining a healthy weight and engaging in safe, regular exercise may help prevent hip pain.7‘Lifestyle Approaches to Promote Bone Health - Bone Health and Osteoporosis - NCBI Bookshelf.’ National Center for Biotechnology Information, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK45523/. Mild resistance training, easy aerobic exercise and gentle exercise can improve mobility and circulation. Physical therapy for existing joint damage or injury can keep the hip healthy.
Taking frequent stretching or walking breaks, standing during work and changing chairs to switch posture may help prevent hip pain. Wearing appropriately sized shoes to reduce stress on the feet, ankles, knees and hips may also help.
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