Labral Tear Hip Treatment & Relief Ireland
We Treat Hip Labral Tears In Dublin, Ireland
Labral tears of the hip can cause a lot of pain and discomfort, but they are not uncommon. In this blog post, we will discuss labral tears and how to treat them at Dublin Chiropractic & Physiotherapy. We also want to help you understand labral tear symptoms so that you know when to seek treatment from a professional.
What Causes Labral Tears Of The Hip?
A labral tear of the hip can develop for a few different reasons. Some common causes include:
- Excessive stress on hips due to high-level athletics or repetitive motions (e.g., running, jumping).
- Direct impact to the hip area that may cause labrum damage (e.g., car accident injuries).
When labral tears are due to high-level athletics that cause repetitive hip stress, the labrum may become damaged over time. This is because of how much stress this area experiences during certain movements and activities.
Symptoms Of Labral Tears
One common symptom of a labral tear in your hip is groin pain. This may be accompanied by labral tear hip symptoms, such as:
- Sharp or shooting pain in the hip area that worsens with certain activities (e.g., walking upstairs).
- A “catching” sensation deep inside the hip during movement
- Inability to extend your leg fully because of labrum pain
- Hip labral tear symptoms get worse when you place your leg in certain positions (e.g., crossing one leg over the other).
To help with symptoms of labral tears, your physiotherapist may prescribe exercises aimed at reducing pain and improving movement.
We Help People With Labral Tears In Dublin, Ireland
Are you suffering from hip pain?
If so, we may be able to help. Treatment options include physiotherapy, laser therapy, joint traction and manual therapy, tailored to you.
Call us today at (01) 575 2623 or visit our website to schedule an appointment. Your clinician will carry out a comprehensive assessment before developing an individualised treatment plan.
Schedule an appointment online now or call ((01) 575 2623 today!
How We Treat Labral Tears In Dublin, Ireland
We aim to help you reduce symptoms associated with labral tears. Treatment options include laser therapy, joint traction and manual therapy.
Physical Therapy Care
Physiotherapy uses a combination of hands-on therapy and exercise with the aims of:
- Reduce pain and discomfort.
- Increase pain-free range of motion.
- Strengthen the muscles around the hip and low back.
- Allow the safe return to recreational and sporting activities.
Your physiotherapist will work with you to design an individually tailored treatment plan.
Laser Therapy
Laser therapy is sometimes used for hip pain. The evidence for it is limited, and results vary.
Joint Traction
Joint traction applies a gentle stretch to the joint and may be combined with other treatments. Your clinician will advise whether it is suitable for you.
Spinal Adjustments
Where your clinician thinks the lower back is contributing to your hip symptoms, chiropractic spinal adjustments may be considered.
We’re here for you every step of the way, with treatments that may help with pain, stiffness and limited mobility.
Visit us in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin Ireland
Our physical & other services extend throughout Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown including Blackrock, Cherrywood, Stillorgan, Rathfarnham, Shankill, Cabinteely, Foxrock, Clonskeagh, and Killiney.
Our office is located just outside of the center of Dun Laoghaire and is between Deansgrange and Monkstown. You can find our building entrance on Lower Mounttown Road, across from Woodland Park. We are a 30-second walk from Dublin Bus stop 2031 which is outside of Mccormick’s Pub.
Book Your Appointment Today
Click here or call (01) 575 2623 to request an appointment at Dublin Chiropractic & Physiotherapy today!