Your hip joints contain cartilage that is meant to cushion the joints from impact and from friction. Unfortunately, when arthritis strikes, it can cause the cartilage in your hips to wear down. This leads to an increase of friction and damage to the bones in your joints, as well as an increase of pain from shock when walking, running or jumping. 

While there is no cure for arthritis, there are treatments that can help. Plus, you can make some changes in your daily life that can help improve the results of your arthritis treatment.

Improving your arthritis treatment

While there are no guarantees that the following tips will produce results for you, they are known to help people reduce arthritis pain and improve range of motion. If hip arthritis is slowing you down, you need to try:

1. Exercising — Some gentle, daily exercises can help keep your hip muscles and other supporting muscles strong and flexible. Stronger and more flexible muscles provide better support for the hip joints, which can help reduce pain and improve your range of motion.
   
2. Improving your diet — A diet that is heavy in saturated fats, sugar, processed grains and red meat can increase your risk of inflammation that makes your arthritis worse. Eat a diet that is more rich in lean proteins, unsaturated fat, whole grains, and colorful fruits and vegetables. Not only does this help reduce inflammation, but it also helps keep you at a healthy weight. Maintaining a healthy weight reduces strain on your joints.
   
3. Drinking more water — Your joints require water as a base for lubricant. Well-lubricated joints can move more freely, so it’s important to drink plenty of water to help combat the effects of arthritis.
   
4. Quitting smoking — Smoking restricts the amount of oxygen and nutrients your blood can carry throughout your body. This can make your hip arthritis worse by denying your hips the nutrients and oxygen they need to stay healthier.
   
5. Visiting a physical therapist — Your doctor may prescribe medications and shots to help with your arthritis pain, but physical therapists can help improve the quality of your hips. Physical therapists can guide you through a personalized routine designed to improve your strength, flexibility and range of motion. This can help reduce pain and slow the progression of the arthritis. 

Visit Franklin Rehabilitation for hip arthritis treatment

Are you suffering from constant hip pain related to arthritis? Our team at Franklin Rehabilitation can help. We can examine your condition and guide you through a personalized routine designed to improve support for your arthritis joints. Contact our team today for more information about hip arthritis treatment or to schedule an initial appointment.