Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Women are more prone to hip pain due to hormonal changes and a limited range of motion.Osteoarthritis, bursitis, and tendinitis are common causes of hip ...
If you've ever experienced acute or chronic hip pain, you know how uncomfortable and debilitating it can be. Ranging from a dull ache to a sharp, stabbing sensation, hip pain can be felt all over: ...
As women enter menopause, hormonal changes can lead to unexpected joint and muscle pain, often mistaken for arthritis. Understanding these unique challenges allows for better, non-surgical treatment ...
As people age, the risk for certain diseases and injuries increases. Sometimes, risk of injury is directly related to a disease, such as the loss of bone density and increased risk of bone fractures ...
What started as a dull ache in her hips turned into a life-altering pain for Laura Sullivan. The Buffalo Grove mom struggled through pregnancy and early motherhood, unable to lift her baby or sit ...
Osteoarthritis is not often talked about as a women’s health issue – but women are more prone to the disease than men. Doctors at UPMC want women to know that pain doesn’t have to be part of the aging ...
A very-low-calorie diet and weight loss combined with exercise does not appear to offer any greater reductions in hip osteoarthritis (OA) pain compared to exercise alone, even in people who are ...
When we think of menopause symptoms, the most common culprits first come to mind: hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings. But ...
JAMA Network Open publishes study results of the STEP-HI clinical trial, finding that testosterone gel use in women recovering from hip fracture does not improve outcomes compared to supervised ...
Hip fractures, often a result of a fall, are the most serious type of osteoporotic fracture because they are accompanied by considerable pain, loss of muscle and bone strength, reduced mobility and ...