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Hip pain and Hallux Valgus - Ask AJ Physio in St Leonards

Hip and buttock pain have a number of causes; a common one is ‘butt gripping’. Some people clench there ‘butts’ without even realising it and it can compress the sciatic nerve and even cause pain to radiate down the back of the leg. The other effect of ‘butt gripping’ can be to restrict the small amount of movement in the sacrum (tail bone) which in turn alters the mechanics of the lower back and hip. This can result in back and/or hip pain.

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Hip pain and Hallux Valgus - Ask AJ Physio in St Leonards

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  1. Hip pain and HalluxValgus - ask AJ foot physio in St Leonards Physiobodyandsole.com.au

  2. Hip pain or a pain in the butt: Hip and buttock pain have a number of causes; a common one is ‘butt gripping’. Some people clench there ‘butts’ without even realising it and it can compress the sciatic nerve and even cause pain to radiate down the back of the leg. The other effect of ‘butt gripping’ can be to restrict the small amount of movement in the sacrum (tail bone) which in turn alters the mechanics of the lower back and hip. This can result in back and/or hip pain. Physiobodyandsole.com.au

  3. Butt gripping is often a strategy used to contain stress, those who do it will know what I am talking about. It also occurs if you sit perched on the edge of your chair at work or cross your legs habitually (only in one cheek if you do this). The anatomy is shown in the image; The muscles that grip the butt radiate in a fan shape from the tail bone to the hip. You can see from the picture how gripping them can alter the mechanics of the sacroiliac joint (where the dotted line runs), hip joint, lumbar spine and effect the sciatic nerve. These muscles should not be clenched at rest, ie sitting at your desk, stationary standing and even lying down. I see this in the clinic all the time. These muscles are for use when walking and running. Physiobodyandsole.com.au

  4. A-J, a physio in St Leonards near Willoughby,can diagnose and treat this condition using specific soft tissue massage, muscle meditation (where you are taught how to relax the muscles yourself), and dry needling or laser. She will also analyse your posture and give you cues and exercises to correct it. Good posture is relaxed posture, when you get it right it is easy, and your hip/ butt muscles will be able to relax. The physio practice is very convenient to many offices in St Leonards and Willoughby. Physiobodyandsole.com.au

  5. Bunions or HalluxValgus: Bunions are the name of the bump you develop on the side of your big toe when your toe starts to drift toward your little toe. Bunions are largely hereditary. Deterioration of the big toe joint is accelerated by poor footwear (shoes that squeeze the toes in) and tight foot muscles (shown in the image).The muscles that pull the big toe toward the little toe are called adductor hallucis muscles. There are two sections to this muscle and both can be released and stretched to aid the toe to become straighter. A spacer can be placed between the toes to keep the toes apart and correct footwear be selected. The joint can be mobilized to relieve pain. AJ, physio at St Leonards, can help reduce big toe pain and give you more longevity before perhaps resorting to surgery. It is useful to have physio after surgery to optimise the surgical results and return to full function sooner. Physiobodyandsole.com.au

  6. Correct footwear: • Not a tapering toe • No stitching or reinforcement over the toe pushing it across • High heels (usually over 3cm difference between heel and toes) • Thongs (as you grip on to them) • Ballet flats wear the tender on palpation only barely covers the toes (as you also grip on to them) Physiobodyandsole.com.au

  7. Thank You Physiobodyandsole.com.au

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