{"id":73405,"date":"2024-02-26T11:29:59","date_gmt":"2024-02-26T17:29:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pdrehab.com\/?p=73405"},"modified":"2026-04-03T12:44:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T17:44:45","slug":"grandparents-and-hip-pain-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pdrehab.com\/en\/grandparents-and-hip-pain-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Grandparents and Hip Pain"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.0&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"post-content\" style=\"font-family: Inter,system-ui,-apple-system,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; line-height: 1.7; color: #0f172a;\">\n<header style=\"margin-bottom: 2rem;\">\n<h1 style=\"font-size:2.2rem; font-weight:400; line-height:1.25; margin:2rem 0 1.5rem 0;\">\n        How to Stay Active and Pain-Free While Playing with Grandkids<br \/>\n    <\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<style>\n.post-content p {\n    font-size:16px;\n    font-weight:400;\n    line-height:1.75;\n    margin:0 0 1.2rem 0;\n}\n.post-content h2 {\n    font-size:1.65rem;\n    font-weight:400;\n    line-height:1.3;\n    margin:2rem 0 1rem 0;\n}\n.post-content h3 {\n    font-size:1.35rem;\n    font-weight:500;\n    line-height:1.3;\n    margin:1.75rem 0 0.75rem 0;\n}\n.post-content a {\n    color:#2563eb;\n    text-decoration:none;\n}\n.post-content a:hover {\n    text-decoration:underline;\n}\n<\/style>\n<p>\nPlaying with your grandkids is one of life\u2019s greatest joys \u2014 it brings laughter, connection, and memories that last a lifetime. Unfortunately, hip pain can make it difficult for many grandparents to fully participate in these moments. In this blog post, you\u2019ll learn about the most common causes of hip problems, how they impact your ability to play with grandchildren, and practical strategies to stay active, mobile, and pain-free.\n<\/p>\n<h2>The Impact of Hip Pain on Grandparents<\/h2>\n<p>\nHip pain affects people of all ages, but it becomes much more common as we grow older. Conditions such as osteoarthritis, bursitis, tendinitis, and hip impingement often lead to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. These issues can make active play \u2014 getting on the floor, lifting kids, squatting, or running \u2014 difficult or even unsafe.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nIt\u2019s also important to remember that hip pain isn\u2019t always caused by the hip itself. Dysfunctions of the lumbar spine, sacroiliac joint, or sacrum can refer pain into the hip area and cause very similar symptoms. When movement becomes uncomfortable, grandparents may avoid certain activities altogether, limiting the quality of interactions with their grandkids.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nTo learn more about how the spine influences joint pain, visit our page:<br \/>\n\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/pdrehab.com\/what-we-treat\/back-and-neck-disorders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Physical Therapy for Back and Spine Pain<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Strategies for Managing Hip Pain and Staying Active<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Consult with a Healthcare Professional<\/h3>\n<p>If your hip pain persists for more than a few days, it\u2019s important to speak with a healthcare provider. They can:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type:disc; list-style-position:inside; margin-bottom:15px; padding-left:15px;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Evaluate your symptoms and medical history<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Identify the true source of your pain<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Recommend evidence-based treatment options<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Help prevent further joint irritation or injury<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2. Strengthening Exercises Designed by a Physical Therapist<\/h3>\n<p>A customized physical therapy program can target areas such as:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type:disc; list-style-position:inside; margin-bottom:15px; padding-left:15px;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Hip stabilizers (gluteals and deep rotators)<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Core muscles supporting your spine and pelvis<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Flexibility and mobility restrictions<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Walking and balance patterns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nStrengthening the muscles surrounding the hip joint improves stability and reduces pain during activities like lifting, bending, or playing with grandkids.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nLearn more about how we treat joint and muscle pain:<br \/>\n\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/pdrehab.com\/how-we-treat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How We Treat \u2013 Physical Therapy Services<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<h3>3. Choose Joint-Friendly Activities<\/h3>\n<p>Low-impact exercises help protect your hip joint while improving strength and mobility. Great options include:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type:disc; list-style-position:inside; margin-bottom:15px; padding-left:15px;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Swimming or aquatic exercise<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Walking on even surfaces<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Tai chi<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Gentle yoga<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Stationary cycling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>4. Modify Playtime Activities<\/h3>\n<p>You can stay active with grandkids by making simple adjustments:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type:disc; list-style-position:inside; margin-bottom:15px; padding-left:15px;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Sit in a supportive chair instead of the floor<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Use cushions or higher surfaces for comfort<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Choose seated games, puzzles, or crafts<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Read books or tell stories<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Play at table height instead of on the ground<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>5. Prioritize Self-Care<\/h3>\n<p>Healthy habits can help reduce inflammation and improve overall joint health:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type:disc; list-style-position:inside; margin-bottom:15px; padding-left:15px;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Stay hydrated throughout the day<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Eat anti-inflammatory foods<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Get adequate, restful sleep<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Practice stress management techniques<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:5px; font-size:16px; font-weight:normal;\">Stretch daily to maintain mobility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>\nHip pain doesn\u2019t have to stop you from enjoying time with your grandkids. With evaluation, targeted exercises, joint-friendly activities, and mindful modifications, you can stay active and mobile.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nIf you&#8217;re ready to address your hip pain:<br \/>\n\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/pdrehab.com\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Schedule an Appointment at PDR Physical Therapy &amp; Wellness Center<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hip pain is a common issue that can affect people of all ages, but it is particularly prevalent among older adults, including grandparents.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":75241,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p><b>If you suffer from elbow pain longer than seven days, you might have a condition called \u201cgolfer\u2019s elbow\u201d or \u201ctennis elbow\u201d. <\/b><b>Despite its\u2019 names, athletes aren't the only people who develop tennis or golfer\u2019s elbow. <\/b><b>It is very common among construction site workers. Many office workers also complain of elbow pain. The risk increases with age - we are more prone to experience elbow pain and limited mobility after the age of fifty.\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although we do not even notice it, our forearms, wrists, and hands perform thousands of maneuvers every day. If we repeat exactly the same movements for at least two hours a day for months or years, we can develop a condition called tennis elbow or golfer's elbow. And although the name suggests a disease related to the elbow itself, it affects the muscles and tendons surrounding it. Sometimes the pain is caused by irritation of the radial nerve that leads from the neck to the hand. The problem is caused by recurring micro-injuries we suffer on a daily basis. They are unnoticeable but overlapping for years, eventually, lead to abnormal tissue healing. It results in chronic inflammation and degenerative disease of the muscle attachment, manifested by pain in the area of elbows, as well as wrists and hands.<\/span><\/p><p><b>How to distinguish a tennis elbow from a golfer's elbow?<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tennis elbow is an overuse and muscle strain injury<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It can be a consequence <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of the repeated contraction of the forearm muscles that we use to straighten and raise our hands and wrists. The recurrent motions and stress to the tissue may result in a series of tiny tears in the tendons <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">attaching the forearm muscles to the bony prominence at the outside of an elbow <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and results in pain in that area as well as a wrist or a hand. As the name suggests, playing tennis - especially repeated use of the backhand stroke with poor technique - is one of the possible causes of the condition. People who play badminton, squash, ping pong, or practice rowing for several hours a day may also experience elbow pain. Many other common arm motions, not related to sports, can also cause the condition - using plumbing tools, painting, driving screws, cutting up meat. Office workers suffer from that condition as a result of repetitive computer mouse use which leads to the compression of the radial nerve.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Golfer's elbow is a condition similar to a tennis elbow but mainly affects the wrist flexors located at the inner part of the elbow. It can be caused by strong, repeated for long time movements related to work in such professions as construction, plumbing, and carpentry. Sport can also play a role in causing this condition. Lifting weights using the wrong technique, incorrect baseball or softball throwing technique, archery, and javelin throwing can all lead to muscle and tendon problems with that part of the body. People with golfer's elbow pain experience discomfort and pain during internal rotation of the forearm and bending of the wrist and fingers. It is very common for pain to appear when squeezing hands in greeting.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Treatment<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment begins with avoiding activity that causes pain. it is recommended to take a break from practicing sports and to facilitate the arm at work. Applying cold compresses, taking anti-inflammatory drugs, and using a brace can also relieve the pain. However, if the symptoms persist longer than a week, we should consider seeing a physical therapist who specializes in elbow problems. Kris Krasowski, a physical therapist from PDR Physical Therapy and a specialist in manual therapy with over thirty years of work experience, says: \u201cThe first step of properly conducted rehabilitation is the correct diagnosis. We do not need imaging such as X-rays or ultrasound to diagnose a patient. Our hour-long initial evaluation let us interview and examine a patient, determine the origin of the disorder and implement an appropriate solution. In our years of experience, the Counterstrain manual therapy technique and the Graston technique, in combination with modalities and exercises, are the most effective in treating these conditions. Ultrasound, therapeutic laser, Kinesio taping, and proper workout are excellent complements to advanced manual therapy techniques we use. It is important to remember that we should not try to perform physical therapy on our own. If done incorrectly, it can do more harm than good. I recently treated a gentleman who had developed elbow problems while working as a plumber for many years. He figured it was nothing serious and he decided to work it out on his own. Unfortunately, he hurt himself badly, and instead of taking two to three weeks to heal, it took us almost three months to solve the problem.\"<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Problems in the elbow should not be taken lightly. If started with the first symptoms, professional physical therapy may help avoid more serious issues and long-term treatment in the future. For this reason, even relatively minor pain in this part of the body should be consulted by a specialist.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[41,40],"tags":[2093,2091,2090,1464,2096,2095,2094,644,1716,1617,2098,1691,2097,2092],"class_list":["post-73405","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-health-tips","tag-grandparents-health-tips","tag-hip-exercises","tag-hip-joint-pain","tag-hip-pain","tag-hip-pain-relief","tag-joint-friendly-activities","tag-mobility-strengthening","tag-pd-rehab","tag-pd-rehab-mount-prospect","tag-pdr-physical-therapy","tag-pdr-physical-therapy-mount-prospect","tag-physical-therapy-for-seniors","tag-physical-therapy-near-me","tag-staying-active-with-grandkids"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Grandparents and Hip Pain - 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