25/11/2025
💥 Sharp pinching in your hip when you squat or sit? It might be Hip Impingement! 🦵🏻
Hip Impingement, also called Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI), happens when the ball-and-socket joint of your hip doesn’t move smoothly, causing friction and irritation in the joint. 😖 Over time, this can stress the cartilage and surrounding tissues — sometimes even leading to early Osteoarthritis.
🧩 Common causes:
👉🏻 Bone shape differences (Cam or Pincer type) that cause the hip bones to rub abnormally.
👉🏻 Overuse from sports or repetitive movements like running, squatting, or cycling.
👉🏻 Hip instability or muscle imbalances that affect how the joint moves.
👉🏻 Past injuries or trauma that change the hip joint mechanics.
👀 Symptoms to look out for:
👉🏻Stiffness and groin pain, especially when walking, squatting, or bending the hip.
👉🏻Decreased hip range of motion, making movements feel restricted.
👉🏻Pain during subtle activities like sitting for long periods.
👉🏻Night pain or pain when walking on flat ground — may indicate cartilage wear.
🏥 Treatment options:
✅ Manual therapy to improve hip mobility and reduce pain.
✅ Modalities to boost circulation and support healing.
✅ Targeted stretches and strengthening to correct muscle imbalances and improve hip function.
✅ Functional training once strength is balanced to prevent recurrence.
Don’t ignore hip pain — early intervention helps prevent further joint damage and keeps you moving comfortably! 🦵🏻✨
