Yes. Prolonged sitting, crossing your legs, bending over to lift heavy objects, or weak hip muscles can all increase the burden on your joints. Improving posture and strengthening your glutes and core muscles can help reduce stress and slow down degeneration.
Some patients with mild to moderate symptoms may benefit, but it is not suitable for everyone. Whether or not to proceed depends on imaging examinations, the degree of degeneration, and symptom assessment, with the doctor determining the most appropriate treatment strategy.
This is a common type of “migrated pain.” The nerve pathways of the hip and knee joints partially overlap, so a lesion in the hip may manifest as pain in the thigh or knee. It is necessary to investigate the source to avoid misdiagnosis and treatment of only the knee.
Not necessarily. The rate of deterioration is related to weight control, activity level, muscle strengthening exercises, and whether treatment is initiated early. With appropriate treatment and lifestyle adjustments, many patients can maintain stable condition for a long time without rapid deterioration.
No, it needs to be differentiated from bursitis, tendinitis, and lumbar nerve compression.
Incorrect sports activities; proper low-impact training combined with strength training can actually have a protective effect.
Most patients in the early to mid-stages can improve through non-surgical treatment.
While cartilage wear and tear cannot be reversed, it can effectively reduce pain and slow down its progression.
If the pain lasts for more than 2–3 weeks, there is recurring swelling and fluid accumulation, a decrease in walking distance, nighttime awakening due to pain, or if it affects climbing stairs or daily activities, it is recommended to get checked as soon as possible.
