How To Relieve Hip Pain - When To Get Hip Surgery? Is It Time For Hip Replacement?

[@Uprighthealth]

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[@ujamakaujeua6427]

Hi I am 2weeks away from hip replacement surgery because of Avescular necrosis stage 4 I am in severe pain and the pain has moved to my lower leg is this normal?

[@josephviano2083]

I’ve been diagnosed with the mild case of necrosis and I just went to my surgeon to beg for a replacement because I can’t handle the pain !!!! I don’t we ish this on anyone

[@joycesander]

Hi Matt, wrote to you before on your "Asian Squat" video. I am 68 years old and am the wife of Sander Rosenberg, who co-authored the 1978 water exercise book for arthritics and chronic pain sufferers called, "Pain-Free Arthritis". (Dvera Berson and Sander Roy). Sander wrote in 1978 that surgery for any chronic pain should be THE LAST RESORT!! He also was one of the first, if not THE FIRST to write about how x-rays can look "bad" and there could be no pain and x-rays could look not so bad and someone could have a lot of pain. My husband wrote that it was MUSCLES that were the culprits of chronic pain. (Unless a tumor or something else was pressing on a nerve.) Like you, I have experienced many aches and pains as I became a valet at age 42 and worked for over 20 years. And every ache I had was relieved with stretching. I find that crossing your legs when touching your toes, relieved my hip pain that I used to have. We call it muscle imbalances, muscle weakness and muscle tightness. Before every water exercise in our book, Sander states, "to relax, stretch and strengthen, the tense, tight and weak muscles surrounding your shoulder joint, etc. BTW, I have been working on the squat. Years ago getting into it, by holding on to a bar by a pool, helped me overcome an ankle problem that I had for two years!! I still cannot get down without holding on to something. It is hard for me to hold the position for longer than three minutes, that is why I still cannot do it without holding something. BTW, our book was recommended in a medical journal in Great Britain called, Rheumatology And Rehabilitation. Even though it was recommended by many others the status quo never changed as arthritis and chronic pain are still multi billion dollar businesses for the drug companies and orthopedic surgeons.

[@donnabrandon192]

Have been teaching yoga now for over 25 years. This gentleman is truly special in his approach to a self responsible approach. My experience is that few people are willing to adopt a regular dedicated practice. The few that do, experience a life virtually free of pain, and have great mobility. Thank you for your truly caring instruction to those who do not want or can't do yoga.

[@banjar10997]

Thanks Matt, great insights, as always. At age 30 after experiencing hip and low back pain I was diagnosed with hip joint dysplasia, Coxa Valga, where 'ball and socket' connect at a less than perfect angle, causing one-sided wear and tear on bone surfaces within the joint. Doc said I had the hip degeneration of an over-seventy-year-old. Now I AM an over-seventy-year-old! Thanks to very moderate exercise over 40 yrs (a bit of yoga, a bit of pilates, regular walking, lately a few 'upright health' stretches too ;) I now have MUCH LESS discomfort than at age 30.

[@banjar10997]

@Brenden Spangler NO surgery!! I try to avoid the men with knives if possible (ok, a broken ankle, they did a good job). So far so good.

[@suehsd]

I recently found out that I have the same condition that the woman that they talk about in the video has, Avascular Necrosis (AVN), where the bone collapsed in the ball part of the joint (the femoral head) because it lost its blood supply and died. I also found out that I have hip dysplasia like you. The surgeon said that that caused the AVN, with those excessive forces at bad angles pressing on the femoral head, from the shallow hip socket pressing like that on the femoral head. That somehow that damaged the blood vessels in the femoral head, causing part of the bone in the femoral head to die and crumble. So I'm definitely getting hip replacement surgery in the next few months. The joint's just got to be restored back to normal. But with my case as bad as it is, the only way is to replace it. But I do have a lot of pain as well.

[@kennethgrutter9406]

Hi Matt, my son had avascular necrosis in both of his hips at age 33. It took the Dr.s over a year to find out what the problem was, because he kept complaining about his back. Finally, a Dr. at UVA told him it was probably not his back, but his hips. Sure enough, that's what it was. He's had both hips replaced, and is doing much better. He was almost wheelchair bound, before. I'm grateful that he is better, and able to function almost normally, but still worry that these artificial ones will wear out long before he becomes a senior citizen.

[@debbieblake6864]

Was your son treated with steroids for any other condition prior?

[@thehappysheep2023]

I'm 62 yr old female dx'd w AVN rit hip. This was a God appointed post for me to listen to. Thank you for posting it and giving me a different perspective and thanks to "hippy" for sharing her story. Fact is stranger than fiction. Especially what will cause someone pain and what does not.

[@tonymartino7892]

That blows my mind. I’m 65 now and a life long athlete. Always had some hip pain on the left side and attributed that to running hurdles in high school. After a 20 year soccer career and my last knee surgery ( where my doctor refused to fix my ACL) his advise to me was to quit running. Cycling became my new main fitness activity. That was all fine until my daughter asked me to run a 5K with her earlier this year. We are running 3 days a week now and loving it. We’ve been building up slowly and your videos have been a staple. My left hip pain was back with a vengeance though but with your ATM as my first line of treatment and training it is getting better every week Those flexors that didn’t get the proper attention on a bike are steadily getting back into shape and I’m continuing to build strength and increase mobility. Thank you so much for your help. Looking forward to many more years of activity with kids and grandkids. ps.. using Asian squats while gardening and every chance I get as part of the wellness routine as well. 😉👍

[@brendaf2392]

I have had one hip replacement already. Now the other hip is causing a problem. I can't walk much at all without a walker. Same as last time. My doctor thinks it is my back. Went today for a MRI on my back. My back does ache bad. I do not have a lot of pain in the hip but can not function...walk, put on socks and shoes 10:17 have trouble getting in and out of car, sleeping is a problem but not being able to walk is really depressing. Brenda

[@garyblunt1313]

Rihanna Bad hip for 10 years somebody told me not to do the surgery because if I do the hip surgery I'll have more pain and the pain is half of its got to wait

[@petedog9581]

I am 53 and going through treatment for AVN and it came out of nowhere. I also have arthritis in my lower lumbar region. The constant interplay between the hip joint and the back is frustrating. After a year of NSAID's and Fosamax, I have shown bone growth at the femoral head, and I feel much less pain, but it is far from recovered. I can ride my mountain bike aggressively, but standing for durations, running, and walks over 1/2 mile are tough. My psoas fires up when the hip gets fatigued. The joint was not in collapse, so I am glad I was in pain and went to get it checked out. I have really worked on my core strength and lost some weight. I really hoping to keep trending positive, but feel the Orthopod is going to say this is as good as it gets. I can't stay on the meds forever, and I was told I could have another AVN event when off of them. I have been able to cut the anti-inflammatory dose to once per day, so that is positive.

[@dianedoherty3655]

Your methods have definitely made me reconsider seeing a surgeon. I’m going to give it a year of doing exercises.

[@chebreal3555]

Thank you for a thoughtful video. I have been blessed with a surgeon who replaced both my hips, nearly ten years between successes, and who was concerned about both pain and function. I think the decision should be up to the well informed patient if the bone damage and loss of function is as severe as you describe, even without pain. We should be able to choose surgery to improve our quality of life as well as to end pain.

[@vickyintc]

I had hip replacement 2018. It developed bursitis months after surgery. Now, the other hip is painful. Physical therapy helps so I can walk, but the psoas has pain. Trying to avoid hip replacement.

[@diamonddx95]

I had a hip replacement due to excruciating pain and disability to raise my foot. I was asked my my internist if I felt it was absolutely necessary. IF I'd been offered a solution I would've taken it as now I can't ride a horse do baseboards and have lost much muscle on that side. Now the other side is giving me problems 6 years later. I won't replace another hip, knee, NOTHING!!! I'm doing your prescribed exercises, more plant based eating and I'm keeping what I've got from here on!!!

[@landking3742]

I need a replacement as I’m bone on bone some days it hurts others it don’t I’m hesitant to replace it any words of wisdom would be appreciated

[@marshaegerton5706]

Thank you. I was told to get the surgery. The doctor did not tell me much. Just get surgery. They make lots of money. Thanks for your clear advice

[@yayaking1849]

The same thing just happened to me. He doctor spent a few minutes with me and told me I need a hip replacement I will keep doing yoga, play ping pong and dancing

[@PEACHES2591]

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[@Joshuaversa]

Same thing is happening to me. 8 years with hip pain, BL OA getting worse. I have been diagnosed with protrusion, OA & a LLD. Doctor says: “It’s not that bad.”, “It’s not bad enough yet.” & “You’re too young.” I advocate for myself. Still nothing. I agree with Dr. Edwin Su. He said: “Quality of life is a lot like a dollar. Meaning; you rather have a dollar today than a dollar tomorrow. You’d rather good quality of life now than a year from now.”

[@rschelp1]

I'm with you in taking a practical approach. The surgeons that only repair the hip when therre was pain seemed to more likely be covering their behinds rather than addressing the base problem. If the hip is severely damaged then the possiblity of future pain and problems will always exist. Where as If the hip is replaced by a highly skilled surgeon, although there is a small risk of problems related to surgery, fixing the hip problem addresses all future problems. And if someone is of an advanced age where surgery itself involves risk as years progress then sooner the better.

[@lindatinucci5779]

This vid confirms what i have thought from the beginning of my hip problems. You better come into interview with surgeons or anyone in the medical field ready to advocate for yourself.

[@wisepati123]

Having one leg shorter and compensating for it would surely bring more pain eventually as well as causing other damage. Great video!

[@erinvaughn3739]

Thank You So Much for Such Great Videos ... They are Very Helpful ! I had my hip fractured when I was 10 years old and I'm 60 now and they want to do a hip replacement. I'm so stiff ... trying to get more flexible 🙏🙏💪💪💞💞

[@lastsamurai808]

I've been diagnosed with severe hip osteoarthritis and have had hip pain and lost of range of motion for almost a year. Been doing PT, and stretching, going 2nd round, convincing myself that I can train the muscles around my hip. However, my pain and mobilty is just getting worst, so I have to give in and consider the surgery. I got an appt. next Friday for a 2nd opinion.

[@lastsamurai808]

@@anita.111 I did get my left hip replaced in November and the right side replaced in March. Best decision I ever made. I'm back in the gym lifting, swimming and walking again. No more pain and got full range of motion.

[@erino5528]

@@lastsamurai808 Age please?

[@EasyStreet003]

I've been doing lots of stretches and strengthening for my stage 3 arthritis of both hips and bad back for many years now. Lately, supine pigeon stretch helped me loosen my hip joints noticeably and I even stopped limping on my left leg. Lie on the floor, grab your foot with your hands or wrap a belt around your foot and pull the foot toward your belly slowly several times. Rest and repeat. Do it with other stretches. You can add resistance later to strengthen hip muscles. Keep your obliques strong as well. Lose weight. It's a work, yes. But much better that having a surgery. Be well.

[@Uprighthealth]

Amen!

[@PEACHES2591]

thanks for the info on the hip

[@BELIEVE-777-M3M]

@@Uprighthealth please help.im from africa please help millions of people i need help. Inspirr millions. How can i contact you?

[@lindaelarde2692]

Wow. That's exactly what I had! My hip didn't hurt either but I did have terrible leg pain, foot pain and thigh pain including awful foot cramps. My hip would slip and didn't hold my weight. No back pain. The hip was a pulpy necrotic mess. The replacement gave me pain-free full range of motion....once I reconditioned the muscles.

[@lindaelarde2692]

I can do a deep squat now too with my hip replacement....it's how I garden and do other "on the ground stuff" besides the fact it feels like a great stretch for my back, quads, knees, ankles....and my feet are much stronger. Thanks for all your excellent and well researched advice!

[@williamkterrell]

Great job as a former professional athlete, my hips just started killing me at 67. I am trying to source options and I believe if I exercise and strengthen my muscles I will over come the pain, great video, I am always optimistic to beat the severe pain I feel.

[@conniefi]

I have mild arthritis from a fall. Two drs said I would need hip surgery. They both thought I had osteoporosis too. Took a DexaScan and no osteoporosis. I did not want hip surgery yet. I want to do physical therapy and try to strengthen those muscles, which is working. My orthopedic dr. Is not seeing me anymore, probably because I told him I did not want hip surgery. So I will see the new dr at the end of the month. I have three more weeks of physical therapy. Took a week and a half off to see if I can work out with out it. Been to the gym three times. Can do 1/2 hr on treadmill and yoga. Want to work up to 45min on treadmill. I also do all the machines they have at physical therapy. Wish me luck. Going to the gym tomorrow.

[@deborahdesanto2313]

Very informative video, can a Nuerosergen do this surgery ? 😊

[@maryannbrown4499]

Matt I have had a limp for 3 years. Problem is my left hip. I have NO pain. I am unable to put on a sock when I sit down. I can get my left foot on my right knee but have no ability to lean forward to reach my foot. Xrays of hip and LS spine normal. MRI showed a bone spur on either side. Dr. Could not believe I was not having pain. All three ortho doc would not touch me! They all said I am not a candidate for surgery because I did not have pain. Told me to continue PT, massage and chiropractor. All I have been doing for two years straight. It is so distressing to not have function! I literally am thinking of lying and saying I have hip pain so I can get the surgery. The struggle is real and so unnecessary. Going to see my 4 th orthopedic doctor Monday.

[@conniefi]

Update: I went to the dr. I could not walk, get into a chair, or stand on one foot on my bad leg. I wear BFR bands when exercising. But my exercise is less than a third of what it was before the injury. I can’t stand on that leg because the ball and socket don’t align. I saw the X-rays before and compared them in to the ones I saw recently, it is night and day. Could see a space between the joints a few months ago. Now it is horrible. This happened when I re-injured my hip. In a few months it changed. So, I will need a hip replacement. My plan: to lose weight 33 lbs., strengthen my muscles. We found the glutes ok, but the gluteus medius and minimus are shot. I will get them up to par. Also, had a cortisone shot yesterday so after a while I will start my scorched earth plan of exercise. I will wait a few months then asses my hip for surgery. I want to do the 4K at Thanksgiving. Wish me luck!

[@infectdiseaseepidemiology2599]

Always, always go to at least 1 academic medical center and seek multiple assessments and recommendations for surgical cases. Then assess the information and make a rational decision. I say this as a faculty member at such a medical center.

[@onedogfarm6731]

I really enjoyed your info. I was told I needed hip replacement in 2013. I have done everything I can to avoid it as I deem surgery as an unnecessary trauma on the body. I worked with a naturopath doc who put me on a big cleanse where I have uncovered some digestive issues. I have changed my diet to include high levels of collagen found in Ham hocks. Sounds weird but my body health has improved. During the time of my healing I didn’t move much and that has affected me. I knew I need to exercise but dint know what to do. I have registered with your office and will be in touch soon. I think the lack of exercise affected my fascia and Bowen therapy is really helping a lot. My leg is shorter on the side I was told I needed the hip operation. I was also a vegan and a vegetarian for quite a few years and I think this affected my bones.I feel very good now and just want to get back to full body motion so I can ride my horses.

[@cathybobalek8069]

YOUR right.Drs don't care of FUNCTION.just Money.had double hip surgery.was told need left hip and knee replacement.along with back.after the double.said NO MORE.due to wonderful PT.people.ive gone from wheelchair to walking with crutches.learning to walk with cane.as muscles get re;built.and signals to feet and body return.Thank The LORD Jesus.for extra strength given.but I'd choose muscles being stronger than surgeries.thats why I appreciate your clips.and telling people to strengthen the muscles.

[@christaanderson4929]

I totally get your point of illustration that the hip doesn't always hurt bc of a bone problem. But it is just a matter of time before it starts hurting in her hip as you mentioned her back is hurting already. The domino effect will happen if not stoped by some means.

[@amirsalous4507]

I am in my 30s and have join loss since I was 13 years old. I suffered an accident that placed my femur head in a position where my leg cannot move normally, so I naturally started making muscle compensations. As a consequence, I have severe muscle atrophy in multiple muscles (gluteus, femoral, quadriceps). Surgeons have always given me this diagnosis: As long as the pain you experience is bearable, as long as the pills still have an effect, don't have surgery. They recommended that I stay at a low weight and do low-impact activities. And here I am, so limited in movement today that I can't ride a bike, walk for more than 10 minutes, stand for prolonged periods... Putting on shoes, putting on socks, cutting my toenails are already impossible tasks. And the pain is still bearable for me... I have a son, and I feel like I'm losing my life with him. Carrying him means suffering for me. Playing with him is difficult, and there are things that are impossible today. To tell the truth, no one knows how long we will be in this life, and I scheduled the surgery without the doctor's recommendation. I'm having the surgery in 10 days.

[@erino5528]

How you going now ?

[@CoachMike55]

Hi all and Matt. Tin man here. Well I have way too much to say in this issue and others related to FAI. so I will use this setting as a prologue. Don’t know if it’s the health care system in this sweet country where I come from or the specialist I chose - yes we can choose our puente doctors - but after, not before discovering upright health but after I had total hip replacement surgery. The reality was I had requested the surgery many months in advance of getting it. And though I met upright health and have seen each applicable video several times and bought the FAI fix program, I got the surgery. The results have been spectacular such that my surgical hip now outperforms my non surgical hip. No complications no nothing. So here’s my challenge: do I follow upright health and work to vastly improve my non surgical hip, or do I throw in the towel and get that one done too. I’d love to fix it myself with your help but the journey is steep and this morning my hip hurts bad. How do you trust a program when you see little or no results and your hip gets worse. And... you just don’t have the money to parachute or fly in or participate in forums or round tables. I’ll keep trying cause I’m a true believer but... and as the tin man I’m so far away from pigeon anything. I do like that you and your colleagues do address clients like me who couldn’t even reach some of your positions in the womb. I remain hopeful but...

[@CoachMike55]

Apologize for the typo. I selected my own specialist was what that line should say.

[@belinabergendahl4665]

Matt, I like this issue of hip problem as it mirrors mine. I was diagnosed with bone on bone problem which showed on my MRI. Although described as such, the term they used is lumbar radiculopathy. Am not quite aware of these terms but it gives me unbearable pains that I don't want to move out from my computer chair anymore. Before I saw your videos, I used to follow chair exercises of the legs and arms just so I can be limber. My hip pain is really excruciating especially when I do my bathroom necessities plus bathing. When I stand in from of the sink to brush my teeth, I feel my left knee buckling down if my stance is awkward. Am afraid of hip replacement as I've encountered 2 close friends who did that but had terrible complaints after the surgery i.e., pain is still there and another's was not properly set. Oh God, that's terrible! Right now am getting therapy where the PT applies electric stimulation plus deep tissue massage afterwards. But it doesn't alleviate my painful situation. I've been prescribed Gabapentin 100 MG 3x/day, though am not epileptic (but I think the meds calm the nerves) but not in my case. The pain is unbearable while standing or walking, even for a short distance. What exercises can you advise other than surgery? I'm really miserable I don't want to go out of the house anymore. Even climbing the bed is a hassle for me. SOS please!

[@janrosiar8594]

Veľmi dobré odborné video ako sa vyhnúť operácii bedrového kĺbu

[@luisdeleza2954]

Mr. Matt I have been doing some of the stretches you recommend on your videos for my sharp hip pain on my left leg when I go bowling. I notice a big improvments when I do the stretches before I do anything and I do feel better after the stretches. So I thank you very much for your videos you put out.

[@bfl4202]

Thanks Matt you have inspired me to join you in improving my osteoarthritis hip which I have restrictions with movement

[@Rottimail]

I would do the exercises anyways. You can never go wrong with stretching, yoga, pilates, etc.

[@sdlm2002]

I had an appt with ortho that recommended hip replacement because of pain and arthritis in my right hip. However, my left hip with mild arthritis also hurts. To me, it all feels muscular, not what I would think as joint pain. They did tell me that they wouldn't do surgery if I didn't have pain. I found that interesting and confusing because my structure would be the same regardless of my pain level. I'm still dealing with the pain and it has severely limited and changed my life. I'm glad I found this video as it adds more evidence to support my feelings on replacement surgery.

[@debbieblake6864]

Have you had your hip replacement? I just came across this video years after it was made, I have been told I need both hips replaced I really am not ready I do not want to have the surgery. I'm going to try everything to defy it I'm losing weight and doing stretches and appreciate videos like these.

[@sdlm2002]

@@debbieblake6864, no and I have no intention to despite a ton of pressure from my doctors. I found local help that I'm working with. I've found that my chronic pain has a neuroplastic component so I am addressing that with someone trained in pain reprocessing therapy. Also, I found a local physical therapist that is familiar with neuroplastic pain and agrees that arthritis doesn't necessarily cause pain. I found her by searching for someone locally specializing in manual and orthopedic physical therapy. Last week was my first appt and I am very hopeful she can help me. I'm starting to get together a good team. Now, I just need to find a doctor that quits pushing pills, injections, and surgery.

[@sdlm2002]

@@debbieblake6864, did you see my reply? I ask because I posted one earlier today, but I can't see it.

[@christopherball6859]

After 2 yrs of pain, loss of range of motion and not knowing exactly what’s going on, I made an appointment to get checked out. I have a collapsed hip. One of my legs is 2inch shorter the left. I can’t stand up for more than 30 mins without hurting, hard time tying my left shoe, can’t work jobs that require constant standing or walking excessively. After the looked at my xray they said the only way to fix it is hip replacement. I think I might have the same thing you were describing with the lady. I’ve limped for 2 yrs and walk like I’m 100 sometimes after I’ve been on my feet to long. I’m 49 and nervous about this procedure, but want my quality of life back. I’m supposed to have it done next month, hope made right decision. Interested in any feedback. Thanks

[@tedt1366]

I was told I have a level 3 arthritis in my right hip and my doctor only offered shots for the pain. I am not a fan of shots as they are limited in what they can do and how many one can take. This is something that has been getting worse the last 6 months I am 65 and cut back on my activity until I get a handle on my pain and movement. Right now just trying to get my movements back without pain

[@privacyseekr]

I injured myself slowly over the years by doing a Romanian deadlift. My adductors are tight, particularly on my right leg which translated into a tight right hip. I noticed the other day that I really struggle (more like can't do it) to do a reverse clamshell so I lay on the floor and rest my right foot on the couch so that my heel is above my knee and I feel the stretch. I mentioned this because I was told that I have osteoarthritis in the right hip and the doctor mentioned in passing the idea of getting hip-surgery. I CAN walk it's just that after a 1/4 of a mile my lower right back gets stiff but I am doing a series of stretches in the hope that it gets better. After watching this video I have my doubts about getting surgery and will continue to do the stretches to see if I will get any positive results (reduction to elimination of lower back stiffness).

[@mrmac3971]

good posture can take pressure off the s.i. joint and lower back

[@vanmikzbeatzexperimentalan509]

Hi, this is really facinating for me. I have had hip and lower pain problems since my mid twenties. This seems to be from a range of issues; one shorter leg, tight hamstrings and quite a curved lower spin (from back to front). I would get pressure on my lower spine and be careful to aviod disc bulging and pain around my sacrum joint. Eventually in my early 40s I was diagnosed with piriformis disorder. And I still think I have some stiffness in my SI joint. Now in my early 60s I have some hip arthritis in my longer leg side and hip spurs that may be on the outer edge of the joint. I am only get pain when I have walked too far or have been standing too long. To be honest its not as bad as the muscle pains I have had in the past when I havent been looking after my piriformis properly e.g good posture and the right kind of exercise. I am not sure about having a hip operation as I dont want it to make my other issues worse again and not be able to excercise and stretch in the way that helps all my hip muscles. I now swim regularly and this is helping everything feel better. What do you think about the risks of a hip operation making my other issues worse? Many Thanks Van

[@HLC64]

Hi Matt, My hip pain 1 Effect my sleep if i dont do exercise. If i dont exercises for the hip the night tightness will be worse. Pain is 2-3/10 but tightness of the muscles. Even if I do exercise (recomended by physio) the hip pain is also there but less. Applying heat oil is also good. 2 Not much range of motion problem if i warm up or do daily exercises. 3 Cannot play golf or badminton or run much. Pain of hip if i do. Mainly sleep problem. Level of pain is as describe above. 4 I brisk walk 3 times a week. But not too much the hip dont like it, so I do your hip joint exercises. So I walk only about 3km instead of 5km. Do I need a hip replacement?

[@mandymeadowvale3502]

First things first - LOVE the channel and everything that you do at Upright Health.Are you able to provide more on options for people with AVN? I've living with this and arthritis for the past 3 years ( currently in stage 4 ) and have only been given the option for surgery when I am no longer mobile. Since i'm so physically active ( yoga , martial arts, light lifting ) I feel as though im prolonging the use of my hip through healthy lifestyle. Can you also elaborate on how physical activity subsides AVN pain ?

[@steveamoni641]

Interesting I'm going to have hip replacement as I have no cartilage in rt hip but I have no pain just sore back and loss of mobility Im going to try electric acupuncture to see if improvement before I get surgery

[@arneilson4450]

Using your program I have relieved a lot of the pain in my hip but, unfortunately, the function/my mobility has not improved. In fact my mobility has slowly been getting worse. I am going to get a hip replacement in a few months and my dr has said that the fact that I have gotten my hips to be so strong should allow me to recover very quickly.

[@arneilson4450]

By way of follow up, I had surgery 20 days ago. I am blown away by how much my mobility has improved already. Wish I had gotten it done sooner.

[@alwayshope4us]

I went an had gastric sleeve surgery. To lose enough weight to get the hip surgery. I had lost almost 100lbs before surgery I don’t know if I did the right thing.

[@gregstewart8281]

I'm not sure what to think, I worry about my own mechanics I walk with a limp and my left foot points out I used to have terrible hip pain that I had to manage with ibuprofen , Went to physical therapy for about two months, I cut out inflammatory foods and now the pain is not as bad I'm hoping by following your youtube workout videos I can build strength in the left hip and leg And maybe the pain will go away total and the range of motion will come back

[@vijaysarathy7807]

Joint space is reduced in my right hip. Suggest

[@stevenlaupert3089]

I was on two crutches or a walker and today when I go grocery shopping I use a cart to lean on and at the end of the day after working I sometimes use a crutch albeit due to stretching alone I have 100 percent in my right leg and 30 percent in my left leg a surgeon said I needed hips. It is extremely painful but it’s getting better I have lower back knee groin and hip pain due to alignment and I crack my back many times everyday just by lying on the floor straightening out my legs I can crack my lower back several times per day! I do not use crutches unless I overextend myself and I can’t walk. This happens a few times a week because I am an extremely hard worker using my body to push pull and lift all day long! So by stretching and I have made up many of my own stretches I am able to walk without crutches and a not as bad limp until my third hour of working then the limp gets bad so hopefully in another year or two I hope to be 1000 percent in my left leg 🦵

[@Notyouraveragewhiteguy]

Wow more power to that person hippy. I have bilateral avn in both my hips the right is worse than my left. I've been outta work for the last month and I'm in stage 2 of avn I'm confined to a cane I barely sleep and on pain meds and nsaids. I'm have my final appointment with my orthopedic surgeon on Tuesday he's against surgery. I need to get back to work and my family. It's getting worse every week I'm also worried about collapse for this or my other hip. Wish me luck I'll keep you informed

[@Reneebenson]

I just found I got bone spurs and hip impingement we are trying pt first the pain is definitely bother some espically streched out or walking after a couple hours

[@djtyedfkuwhcbiuoqhua]

Thanks for the video Matt. I am 26 just got diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my right hip. I had an injury when i was 25 that I suspect led to this. I am really active, I am doing PT and PRP currently. I plan on getting back to jujitsu, kick boxing, and snowboarding once I have finished the PRP treatment. I stopped doing martial arts after getting diagnosed but my pain has gotten worse since then. Any reccomendations?

[@reginaldtelcy3881]

hi i have a question im at a stage 3 to 4 femoral head collapse can i have a non surgical procedure to get full mobilization

[@Heresjauty]

Imo surgeons are selling surgeries. I was told that I needed hip surgery several years ago and almost fell for it. My pain from stage 3 arthritis was terrible, but found an amazing Dr who treated me for ilopsoas tendonitis and amazingly all the pain went. Of course the stretches and exercises have to be done on a regular basis or the pain returns. I highly recommend trying this. Best wishes for all

[@Uprighthealth]

Incredible story. One doctor: we need to CUT INTO YOUR BODY AND SAW OFF PART OF THE THIGH BONE AND REPLACE IT. Another doctor: You need to stretch properly. Hip pain sufferers beware.

[@Heresjauty]

@@Uprighthealth I also had an ophthalmologist line me up for 5 surgeries on my eyes, 2nd opinion said the stinging pain that felt like needles was from not blinking enough and drying eyes from staring at my computer screen. Apparently we don't blink normally when staring at our screens

[@lynhanna917]

And watch the amount of chicken you are eating. I worked at a mine and went to the medic looking for eye drops for my dry eyes. He was the one who said to cut back and it made a big difference.

[@publicspeakingconsultant]

Thank you for your great videos🙂

[@mariehodges6750]

Hi I’m 57 got diagnosed with osteoarthritis in both hips, no cartilage . Bone on bone . Very painful had to learn to walk again using my glutes . Pain not subsiding should I go for hip replacement as I can’t sleep or walk properly.

[@theoriginalsong]

My daughter 7 got septic arthritis and osteomylitis in February. She was in unbearable pain. Doctors prescribed her antibiotics and she took them for 3 and a half months. Last month she got an xray done in which her left femoral head was collapsed completely but she hasnt been complaining of any pain. She is also walking with a slight limp and I feel she has got half inch leg discripancy. The orthopedic surgeon told us that she is asymptomatic and we cannot do anything for now till she turns 14 and the bone will remodel in that time. Then they would decide what to do. The doctor has advised us to get her into swimming and no extreme sports or other sports which involves giving pressure on her weight bearing bones. I am still confused what to do and how to go about it. A friend of mine also advised me to get her acupuncture treatment which can be helpful. Kindly advice me what should I do. I hope to hear from you soon. God bless

[@lynetb8189]

If you have bone on bone what should you do?

[@uzalish]

Hi Matt... I've been diagnosed with bilateral AVN, stage 3 in the right hip (a lot of pain) and stage 2 in the left hip (no pain). Some doctors have recommended hip replacement for right hip and core decompression on the left hip. Some have recommended core decompression on both. Can this be treated without surgery? The probable cause of AVN is steroid use during Covid. I'm 43 years old male.

[@wmread2]

Hi Matt , I had pain in my right hip in 2020 and ended up being referred from specialist to specialist and ended up with a hip replacement. This was unfortunately before I discovered Upright Health . I have purchased your healthy hip’s program and things are going well. Do you advise any additional exercises or exercises to avoid on the replaced hip. Are there any exercises to prolong the life of the replacement. I think the way you advise people is tremendous by putting items on KZbin . Because of your advise and exercises which are common sense I would definitely advise anyone else going down the surgical path. Thank you.

[@truthosterloh831]

I have the same thing. . I have extremely limited mobility but sometime I have extreme pain. Especially is I've been doing a lot of walking and standing. My opperation is still 2 months away. Some times it felt like my leg is gonna snap off and I have terrible lime.

[@greatmusiryan4320]

Did all the building up side muscles in agony now having cortisone needles in bones 2 times week

[@ginomazzei1076]

Ok. My case is a little different. I fell from cycling mishap and fractured a left hip. Was rushed out hospital and had 3 pins put into my hip. Two years ago. Now pain hasn’t gone away. I can’t negotiate stairs and am in a dilemma about getting the pins removed or should I get a complete hip replacement ? Can you help me decide? I’m a 74 male who previously was in good health for my age? Please don’t say…what does your doctor suggest because surgeons as you know are addicted to putting you under and operating. Any suggestions please?

[@Mini-Me]

Thank you ❤❤❤

[@richardernsdorf9568]

helpful information, called my doctor / butcher ,and stop my shoulder surgery replacement due in one week...google takes 20% of support money, seems like robbery to me

[@carlosalarcon2737]

Hi guys, I have hip pain (sharp pain in one point) that I can stop if I move my knee out of my body like butterfly pose. I was thinking that probably the problem comes from my capsule (ILF ligament). Can it be possible? Anyone can help me? Any advice? Many thanks!!

[@ruby-t3b]

I'm a trauma RN...I'm very surprised that these surgeons are not considering the consequences of not doing surgery. As we know, the body, muscles, will compensate over time creating more problems. And necrotizing vasculitis? What about the squalae of that? Instead of considering the whole picture, they're just worried about their surgery.

[@tomg1610]

When are the healthy hips work shops?

[@chartsfavoritedahya2231]

Had hip pain for 2years or so doctors say bone on bone need hip replacement no so sure after listening to you pain is sometimes pretty bad not sure what to do jay nz

[@chartsfavoritedahya2231]

Been in pain for a while now doctors said xray mri show bone on bone pain is pretty bad at times sitting walking thought better have surgery until I watched this video still carnt sake this pain j

[@jessicaflaherty6591]

What about bone on bone with no necrosis?

[@neethuwilson8273]

I am advised by my doctor that i have to undergo hip replacement surgery as it AVN stage 4.....i am hesitant to go ahead with my surgery .....i just had my bone marrow procedure done on my hips a month ago......i really have close 2 inches shorter in my right leg than my left leg...i wanted to know if i have to undergo hip replacement surgery.....i have SLE AND RA and my Bone Marrow results are within Normal limits

[@VicBxxx]

Thank you so much this video has given me new inspiration to carry on strengthening my hip muscles - after arthroscopy surgery they told me I had level for arthritis and would probably need a new hip -It’s very hard to stay motivated and not give up when you have this kind of advice - so thank you so much for your positive outlook as always - I know you probably won’t read this because you get the haters - but now there’s an awful lot of people like me who you help to still look forward to a healthy life- So I’m blocking the system and losing weight even though I’ve started the menopause and I’m getting fitter and stronger - pain can actually be a good inspiration to turn your body around- It might actually have been the best thing that’s ever happened to me because I’m fitter thinner than I’ve ever been in my life - so say thank you to hip pain LOL

[@Uprighthealth]

I'm healthier and fitter now that I'm approaching 40 than I ever was in my teens. At 22 a doctor told me my knee joints were already "getting old." Last time I bothered asking a medical doctor for joint pain advice. 😅

[@bshideler1]

Hi. I am 39 with arthritis and virtually no cartilage in my left hip. I have had an arthroscopic surgery in 2019. I hurt every day! I try to strengthen the join the joint by a couple workouts a week and do some yoga here and there. I'm 5' 9" and 145 lbs. Should I get the joint replaced

[@PetsNPatients]

My experience, most strain and pain falls onto the lumbar facets & SI joints with "end stage osteoarthritis, 0 rotation, hip. Facet joint peripheral nerve oblations ended nagging and debilitating pain. Replacement would appear in order, to fix leg lengths, and increase ROM, but hospital group BMI restrictions with surgeons delay 2020 date along with pandemic, so counter productive. Right hip has a acute tendinitis, more painful that "shot" hip. Go figure.

[@annelevenson9829]

My doctors are recommending hip preservation surgery for my acetabular hip dysplasia. I was born with congenital dysplasia and had an open reduction to get it into the socket. It has hurt my entire life even with PT. Anyway what are your opinions about preservation surgeries?

[@jamesgreer3953]

A friend has been told her hip problem is because of Bob on bone so can she benefit from exercise to calm the pain she has. Should she go forward with hip replacement? She has some weight to lose as well. And A fib

[@ramniksingh2949]

Hi, My case is quite similar ... & I am struggling with this issue since quite a few years but past two years it is effecting my daily life & I don’t have real pain around the hip but more of referred symptoms lower back & I don’t properly sit on the hip which has problem as a result constant lower back pain. As I don’t have real pain in the hip drs are confused to go ahead with surgery and it even confuses me . I am generally very active person as had been doing advanced yoga since years and know my body well, now I am at a point where it’s effecting my work as I can’t sit at one place for long I mostly slouch and sit partially sitting on my lower back & walking where in used to walk ten kilometres easily now I fear going to lot of places ... is there anywhere I could share my xrays with you . Would be really thank ful and share more in details my symptoms .. I am 50 year old .. not only drs get confused I myself get confused in hope to get better life I may not lose what I have , as per say all drs I don’t have direct symptoms of hip replacement . But coz my body has been compensating for years my knees are getting bad , pelvic gets unaligned .. ps I would be really thankful if anywhere I could reach out and share my X-ray and symptoms in detail point by point recap .. Thanks

[@richardernsdorf9568]

Thanks!

[@Uprighthealth]

That's so kind of you. Really appreciate the support!

[@alwayshope4us]

How much weight must I lose

[@idaagnespaksi7688]

Hi! unfortunetly I already had the hip replacement surgery. What can I do in this case? May I practise the asian squat then?

[@rebeccataylor4809]

I think any surgery should be avoided if possible because it is invasive and always carries dangers. People I know who have had hip problems speak of indescribable pain where you can't sit, lie down or get relief in any position. In these cases surgery is amazing and really does transform people's lives. Hip surgery seems to be one of the more successful types. If there's a non invasive solution evidently that is wholly preferable, otherwise thank goodness for the hip replacement option.

[@davidferrer8278]

Hi I just wanted to know if I should get a hip replacement done. I have a collapsed hip along with avascular necrosis. I at times don't feel pain in my hip but it does make me limp do to the knee hurting. Sometimes I could walk without that much of a limp and sometimes it's very noticeable and painful. I don't know if I should go forward with the procedure or not what is your opinion.

[@uzalish]

@@davidferrer8278 which stage AVN do you have? Is it bilateral or just one hip?

[@keithmeehan4535]

I have osteoarthritis in my hips left hip is more Prominent. I have subchondral cysts on the left side two surgeons have said I need hip surgery. Supposed to happen early April is it because of the subchondral cyst that they are confident that I need a new hip as well as the x-rays they see or is it just OE is the reason for surgery? More pain in the left than the right

[@elizabethm.waters3399]

I recently broke my right finger ball 🏀 say hi to remove it because I broke it in half write down the middle I have osteoporosis. They say removing the broken ball parts shouldn't take care of the pain going to see a pain doctor to see what else to do I cannot get hip replacement because of my osteoporosis because the bone will shatter I also have cerebral palsy generally I'm in a wheelchair Electric but right now I'm confined to bed which can be very boring

[@charliewhiskerspicou933]

Thank you so much for sharing your personal experiences and having a channel that gives hope. . Also, I would advise people to consider PRP, or PRP with stem cells if their country allows it, and or Prolow infusions. These have proven to be restorative and give the bones and joints a chance to heal. God Bless!

[@peaceandlove544]

Pura Vida Moringa

[@elmalloc]

I've got a labral tear (anterior), Bertolloti's syndrome, plantar fasciitiis, and L4/L5 bulging disc against sciatic nerve. I'm doing a lot of hip strengthening exercises with resistance bands, using OOFOS shoes around the house, and superfeet inserts in my shoes. It's been almost 9 months, but after doing some of the above for the last month I feel like I'm getting stronger in my hips (I wasn't able to jump for the first 6-7 months without pain in my left side). I also have seen a chiropractor for traction (to move the disc back in place). My groin is still pretty tight just standing/walking around the house (labral tear). I'm watching some of your exercises. What I'm finding is I need to move, I can't just sit here. I put on my oculus quest 2 VR headset and started playing games. Something so simple as trying to putt in a golf game hurts my hip. I hit it with a Theragun, because I'm getting tired of pain, and it seems to be improving (the SI joint area). I'm starting to think the labral tear caused some internal scarring in my hip/back maybe and the theragun is breaking up internal scar tissue - is that possible? Just leaning to the right usually hurts in my back left hip area, some of your exercises seem to be helping too. I miss not thinking about how to move and just doing turnaround jumpers and yelling Kobe. I'm trying very hard to stop muscle guarding.

[@berlinangel987]

I do advise you to try the MELT Method. It will be highly beneficial for your entire body, no matter how you proceed eventually with your hip issues. MELT and specific stretches (start gently while inflammation is still active) have largely contributed to making me pain -free. I have end stage hip osteoarthritis. MELT hydrates your fascia, fascilitating nutrition to those contracted muscles. Sue Hitzman, the creator of MELT, has two great books out. I use her on demand channel. There are some videos here on KZbin. You'll need a SOFT roller. Either her's (expensive) or, if in Europe, the Blue Pilates Roller by Sissel is wonderful. All the best!

[@domschinik]

Crazy. I really can't believe those docs any more. Hilarious thinking of these surgeons! 🤣

[@shansta1236]

What about when it’s bone on bone and severe pain? I have a difficult time getting into my car, squatting, going from sitting to standing etc. Is there a way to build whatever may be missing that caused the bone on bone?

[@adewaleadetunji3181]

If you don't restore function pain will show up then is too late

[@hemapatel.]

Have a perineural cyst in the sacral area on the spine... Is it possible this is giving me the pain in the hip area? I feel pain in the knee and back buttocks/ hip area. I'm at a loss at what to do. My discs and vertebrae r good. So I'm attributing my pain to this cyst but I could be wrong . I've had two MRIs

[@enza3770]

Dear Matt, I was told I needed a hip replacement 4 years ago, recently I have tried some exercises which have seemed to make things worse I have arthritis in my right hip and range of motion to 90 degrees ,recently my lower back and knees have started to hurt is there anything you can suggest I am scared and to not want a hip replacement!!! I just got done suffering through breast cancer and just can’t do this!

[@mikeheaton8424]

I had both my hips replaced , I’m very happy that I did the surgery. I had severe osteoarthritis, I’m not a doctor just my 2 cents.

[@joannebasta1468]

Fascinating video. I do FAI Fix - and will be attending the Healthy Hips Clinic this month. I am excited and nervous about it. Been diagnosed with arthritis, FAI, cyst. Saw two surgeons to get the xray and the second to get another opinion. The first one said I was a candidate for surgery but I should wait until I am in excruciating pain. The second opinion confirmed the first diagnosis and said I should get surgery. I have put off surgery, and I have seen improvement with the exercises and sweat equity. I felt like I was making progress, and starting hiking again. I would be sore after hiking 5-6 miles --I live in Tucson-- and the mountain trails are rough and uneven. However, I would recover pretty quickly which to me is a good sign. But then I had the big set back - I slipped on some wet rocks while hiking, landed on my bad hip and now I have the sharp pain in groin again and sore adductors, and knee pain. I started thinking about surgery, but then Matt I saw your video today and its something to chew on. Not sure what to think, especially since it seems like every other person I meet seems to have had hip surgery and have said they regretted waiting so long to get it. When I tell folks I am using non-surgical options to deal with my hip, they look at me with pity. There is a band-wagon effect that should not be discounted especially when you live in an area where a significant percentage of folk are baby boomers!

[@vikaspawar6494]

Hey I have mailed you and commented many times on your KZbin videos for seeking help but I got no reply... I am still commenting again to get help from you... so here is my problem- I am 32 and have been diagnosed with AVN of HIP stage 2. Can you help me out? Will your excercises improve my condition? Please please please reply it’s been 1.5 years now that I have been diagnosed with this condition.

[@sarahp13]

exercise can't fix AVN! surgery followed by acupuncture is the only thing that can restore blood flow to a dying bone! then you can work on function from there.

[@hikari8858]

You might want to look into an autologus stem cell transplant.

[@PEACHES2591]

Wow, yes I feel the same way I don't want hip surgery. i am in pain at times it comes and goes. i workout faithfully at the gym i have lost 26 lbs i am doing things i need to for control. One problem i want to stop taking is pain meds, and inflammatory meds. i really like your information. If anyone have any ideals that have worked for them please let me know for walking without a limp and pain thank you. Yes the doctors do tell you if you have no pain they don't recommend surgery my luck i have pain not the worst, but not the best either at times. Also try foot insert's it helps to reline the body i went to the good feet store. My doctor told me get surgery but when i told her about the foot store she said "Well you will be using those forever" i don't care its better then surgery. i saw what it did to my mom and brother knees.

[@enza3770]

Peaches2591, What did it do to your mom and brother knees?

[@bluefluke7585]

I'm surprised you were told not to move your hip joint because you had arthritis. My understanding is that exercising the arthritic joint is good for osteoarthritis.

[@monicaclinesmith8950]

Great video with really important points to think about. I do think that there's a time and a place for surgery, but I think that addressing hip function has to come first. In this case, since function was so limited, I absolutely think that she needed to get the hip fixed and I'm glad she was so proactive about it even with the surgeons balking, because that lack of function would just lead to more and more damage, both of the hip and the rest of the body. However, most people will be able to improve function without surgery, and that needs to come first. You need the correct function of the muscles to restore the hip. I personally would argue that some people may need to address the structure of the hip as well through surgery (even arthroscopy, if it's with the right surgeon), but fixing the function is enough for so many that it has to start there. Besides, even if someone was a case of needing to address the structure, they will only get the optimal results if they ALSO address the function.

[@Uprighthealth]

^THIS