Lingering Hip Issue

[english15x 3]

Has anyone ever had terrible pain in their hip as a result of hockey? I can't figure out how, or why, my (left) hip has been bothering me.

It hurts when I sit for long periods of time, which is bad since I work a desk job. Every 30 min or so I have to get up stretch then I am okay. I move like a grandpa getting out of my chair and have to slowly put weight on it and stretch it out. Same thing for when I am driving for more than 30 minutes. It hurts on the inside of my hip near the groin area. Feels like the ball of the joint is having a hard time moving.

I can't figure out what's going on, my chiropractor said I may have tendinitis in my hip. I just really can't believe this hurts like this. I am only 22 and not obese or anything like that. I play hockey 3-4 times a week and it sometimes bothers me on the ice as well.

Well that's my rant. If you have any information to input, its appreciated. Thanks.

[shotty 7]

i have some minor hip issues as well, but nothing like that. im 27, similar active lifestyle as you. try pilates, it might help with mobility and stretching. physio might not be a bad idea either.

[Vet88 674]

For us older people, the answer to your first question is yes and it generally comes in some form of arthritis.

Given your age, I'd discount arthritis but the checks you should do will show it up one way or another.

Based on where you indicated the pain is coming from it sounds to me that you might have a labral tear, this is a tear in the cartiledge of the hip joint. The reason why I say this is because of the issues you have when sitting - if it was muscles or tendons you generally do not get the pain when sitting. Pain in the hip joint when sitting for a long time is a classic sign of cartiledge damage. Does the joint click at all when you move it after sitting?

I hate to say this but the only way to get it checked is to have an MRI. The MRI will show up any tears, abnormal wear in the socket or inflammation in the tendons. One way or another you will know what the problem is.

Alternatively give up hockey for 6 months, at your age your hip should stop hurting and if it is just a muscle or tendon tear then you will be ok. If it is interior to the joint and even though the pain has gone away, you are sitting on a ticking time bomb which will have to be addressed regardless of what you do. If joint related then when you start skating again the pain will most likely come back.

[english15x 3]

For us older people, the answer to your first question is yes and it generally comes in some form of arthritis.

Given your age, I'd discount arthritis but the checks you should do will show it up one way or another.

Based on where you indicated the pain is coming from it sounds to me that you might have a labral tear, this is a tear in the cartiledge of the hip joint. The reason why I say this is because of the issues you have when sitting - if it was muscles or tendons you generally do not get the pain when sitting. Pain in the hip joint when sitting for a long time is a classic sign of cartiledge damage. Does the joint click at all when you move it after sitting?

I hate to say this but the only way to get it checked is to have an MRI. The MRI will show up any tears, abnormal wear in the socket or inflammation in the tendons. One way or another you will know what the problem is.

Alternatively give up hockey for 6 months, at your age your hip should stop hurting and if it is just a muscle or tendon tear then you will be ok. If it is interior to the joint and even though the pain has gone away, you are sitting on a ticking time bomb which will have to be addressed regardless of what you do. If joint related then when you start skating again the pain will most likely come back.

I don't get any typing of clicking, but I get a feeling or scrapping or almost rubbing where the ball meets the socket. I feel this when I stand up after a long sit down and try to stretch. I stretch by putting all my weight on my good side(right) and trying lateral movement with my left hip. I can't just stop playing hockey for 6 months, the only way I'd do that is if a doctor forced me to.

[biff44 0]

I don't get any typing of clicking, but I get a feeling or scrapping or almost rubbing where the ball meets the socket. I feel this when I stand up after a long sit down and try to stretch. I stretch my putting all my weight on my good side(right) and trying lateral movement with my left hip. I can't just stop playing hockey for 6 months, the only way I'd do that is if a doctor forced me to.

Find a good orthopaedic surgeon and have him look you over. Anyone else will just be guessing. He might be able to just give you a shot of something to last 6 months, or he might have some bad news waiting. They can do some amazing microsurgury now...best to clean it out before it gets all torn up.

[shoeshine boy 242]

Find a good orthopaedic surgeon and have him look you over. Anyone else will just be guessing. He might be able to just give you a shot of something to last 6 months, or he might have some bad news waiting. They can do some amazing microsurgury now...best to clean it out before it gets all torn up.

this. a friend of mine found out today that he has Femoral trochlear dysplasia. he's worn away most of the cartilage in his hip due to the shape of the ball on his femur. he's only been playing hockey about 5 years. if he doesn't severely limit his physical activity he'll be looking at a double-hip replacement at some point. he's not quitting hockey entirely but going from 3 leagues down to 1.

[Chadd 916]

Any time you have lingering pain, you should see a doctor. If your family doctor doesn't know, then you should check with a specialist.

[english15x 3]

this. a friend of mine found out today that he has Femoral trochlear dysplasia. he's worn away most of the cartilage in his hip due to the shape of the ball on his femur. he's only been playing hockey about 5 years. if he doesn't severely limit his physical activity he'll be looking at a double-hip replacement at some point. he's not quitting hockey entirely but going from 3 leagues down to 1.

thats what I'm worried about

Any time you have lingering pain, you should see a doctor. If your family doctor doesn't know, then you should check with a specialist.

Thanks.

[Vet88 674]

If the work required is more than just a clean up of the hip joint, at your age a hip resurfacing (eg Birmingham) offers a lot of hope if you want to continue an active lifestyle. There are a couple of NHL players who have had this done and still continue to play today.

[shoeshine boy 242]

thats what I'm worried about

Thanks.

another friend commented on his FB page that he's had the clean-up surgery and is feeling pretty good. he might not be able to play as much but it looks like he'll get to keep on playing.

[jeremya13 0]

You may want to check into a condition called femero acetabular impingement. You would really Need to see a hip ortho specialist to get a proper evaluation. Fai can typically be diagnosed via x ray, but labral tears and cartilage damage would only be found with contrast MRI. I just had arthroscopic surgery to repair my fai and labral tear about 4 weeks ago and am only 37. Recovery should be about 12-14 weeks, but getting this fixed sooner than later should delay or eliminate further joint deterioration. Lots of info online that you can check out. Good luck.

[Machinehead2k5 32]

this. a friend of mine found out today that he has Femoral trochlear dysplasia. he's worn away most of the cartilage in his hip due to the shape of the ball on his femur. he's only been playing hockey about 5 years. if he doesn't severely limit his physical activity he'll be looking at a double-hip replacement at some point. he's not quitting hockey entirely but going from 3 leagues down to 1.

You beat me to it. This guy that he's talking about is my former captain. I played with him a week or so ago and he complained pretty much every shift about his hip not feeling right.

[Demangone 0]

Check with a doctor or a specialist but you may need orthotics, or if you have a leg length discrepancy, lifts for one of your shoes. A lot of these types of issues can stem from a foot problem. Stabilizing muscles can atrophy causing joint problems. This is my advice from having similar issues at a similar age, but you should definitely consult a professional.