HIP PAIN : 5 MAIN TREATMENTS OPTIONS BY DR SANJIV RAMPAL ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON 2025

Suffering from hip pain? You’re not alone! Hip osteoarthritis (OA) is a growing concern in Malaysia, especially with our aging population and rising obesity rates. Did you know that for adults aged 50-69, nearly 10% of men and 14% of women in Malaysia experience symptomatic hip and knee OA? This jumps to 18% of men and 25% of women over 70! This condition can severely impact daily life, making simple tasks like walking or even sleeping a challenge.
But there’s good news! We can manage hip OA and improve quality of life. Based on expert guidelines, here are 5 key ways to tackle hip OA

♡ Understand Your Hip! Learning about OA and how to protect your joints is the first step.

♡ Move More, Hurt Less: Regular exercise and physical like swimming or cycling.

♡ Watch Your Weight.

♡Medication Smarts: Oral anti-inflammatory drugs can provide relief.

♡Targeted Relief: Injections can offer short-term pain relief.

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