Do you struggle to bend over to tie your shoes, do climbing stairs become tiring, and do morning stiffness become a daily problem? These often overlooked signs could actually be a sign of hip wear and tear, which is much more common than you might think. Long limited to older adults, it now affects more and more active adults between the ages of 35 and 40. Early intervention means a longer life.
What exactly is a worn out hip?
A “worn out” hip corresponds to a deterioration of the articular cartilage , the protective tissue that prevents bones from rubbing together. When this cartilage is reduced or disappears, the friction causes pain, stiffness , and sometimes inflammation : this is hip osteoarthritis (or coxarthrosis).
The main causes?
A set of factors, often combined:
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