Hip tendonitis is a condition which results in inflammation, pain and degeneration in any of the tendons present in the hip area including groin, hip flexors, gluteal tendons, and hamstrings. Excessive tension resulting from high force or over repetition of activities may cause a severe damage to the tendons of the hip. Hip tendonitis is a state where there is damage along with subsequent degeneration and inflammation of single or multiple tendons of the hip. Hip tendonitis generally occurs because of the wear and tear related to overuse injuries such as in sports injuries, but it also can occur due to trauma as a result of some accident. Common hip tendon conditions:
- Iliopsoas syndrome
- Iliacus syndrome
- Piriformis syndrome
- Ligamentous teres injuries
- Hip flexor injuries / tendinitis / strain
- Hamstring tendonitis
- Snapping hip syndrome
- Pain that get worse with activities
- Swelling
- Stiffness
- Tenderness
- Rest
- Heat and cold therapy
- Stretches and exercizes
- Medication
- Physiotherapy
- Chiropractic therapy
- Ultrasound therapy
- Cortisone injections
- Surgery
