Hip Tendinitis
AKA Iliofemoral Tendinitis Dr. Edward Holtman, D.C.
by Dr. Edward G. Holtman, D.C.
April 6, 2009

The iliofemoral ligament is a wide band that stretches between the ilium
(which is part of the hipbone) and the femur (upper leg bone).

Most ligaments originate from a bone, and attach to another bone. Tendons, on the other hand, originate from a muscle and attach to a bone.

When the iliofemoral ligament presents with tendinitis, it is palpable. The patient can actually locate the tendon by touch. It will be tender upon touching.

What are the causes ?

Ordinary use as well as over use, and underuse. Walking can bring on tendinitis, and not walking (as with an elderly person or sedentary person). Other susceptible activities include Marathon walking, stooping (as in gardening) and baseball catchers. Running and climbing (mountain climbing or rock climbing) Stair climbing, ladder climbing. Dancing, ballet, tennis, golf, squash, and jumprope

Iliofemoral tendinitis, as with all other forms of tendinitis has been a problem for all health professionals for many years. It has proven itself to be intractable and resistant to the treatment approaches of all of the health professions.

One reason for this is that most of the rehabilitative effort has been concentrated on the tendons, and very little effort on the muscles.

Our home self- treatment concentrates more, and effective, rehabilitative attention on the muscles and thereby yields greater results.


Ratings

Medical

I give the medical profession a rating of “C” for the treatment of hip tendinitis. Cortisone shots do help, but the affect is usually temporary.

Chiropractic

The chiropractic profession rates a “D” with this particular type of tendinitis because there is usually no neurological contributing cause. However, chiropractic deserves a “B” rating when it comes to shoulder and elbow tendinitis because about 10-20% of the cases do respond favorably to manipulation when there is a neurological component.

Physical Therapy

Physical therapists rate an “E” because they often encourage the patient to perform muscle work exercises, when not indicated. Muscle work is the activity that usually initiates the tendinitis

Acupuncture

Not enough data available, Dr. Holtman’s home-self treatment deserves an “A” because it concentrates more, effective rehabilitative effort on the muscles, while not neglecting the tendons.

However, with hip tendinitis, no muscles are involved, so, in some way, this simplifies the home-care.

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Disclaimer:

Dr. Holtman's information or advice is not to be interpreted as diagnosing or treating any disease, ailment, or injury of the human body. F.D.A.

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