Question
Yesterday I was practicing and bent down and it felt like the ball of the hip joint came out of place and then it went back in. But now Im having problems moving the hip its not moving like it was and causing me really bad pain. What should i do?

Answer
This Chicago & Elmhurst Podiatrist says.......

Dear Stefani,

Although we are surgeons & orthopedists of the foot & ankle-most of us are familiar with hip pathology.
You probably have irritated the joint or tendon(s) in the hip area. Unless you have had previous dislocations-it is rare to dislocate & relocate
Try PRICE
Protect-Limit the movements that aggravate it.
Rest-Speaks for itself-perhaps the weekend when you are off-rest it.
Ice- As much as you can tolerate. Pros put the injured area into an ice bath for 15 minutes! Try ice packs instead for 3-4 days. Avoid heat in the area for 4-5 days  
Compress-Gentle pressure in the area if swollen.
Elevate-Will help if it throbs at the end of the day.
Take max doses of anti-inflammatories (try Alleve) for about 5 days-as long as you don't have any stomach problems.

If these suggestions don't help  then seek the aid of an Orthopedist

Good Luck!

Dr George Tsatsos & Svetlana Zats
Podiatrist Chicago 60618 & Elmhurst 60126 Podiatrists
Board Certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery & Orthopedics
New South Loop Location-Chicago 60661
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