I have pain on my right side on the top circle of the hip joint. I have pain since two years back. It comes on, then few days, few weeks, few months and lasts never.
Is this same stigma roaming in your mind? I am uttering your story. Right?
Nothing sucks your mind but this pain sucks a lot.
You can’t afford to wear heels, you can’t go for a long time shopping because you can’t roam in malls, the reason is; your illness.
I have suffered a lot with the same stigma but I don’t want you to suffer. That is why I will share to the best level because I want you to be fine.
Taking wise advice is always better than struggling. Then why to struggle, start working!
Do You Want To Know The Reasons Behind Iliac crest Pain?
Before I give you reasoning, first of all, know your illness to the depth. What actually you are suffering from?
iliac crest pain is common in the population, It starts with the back pain, then pain extends through the hip → thighs→ back of the knee→sole of the foot.
Is this same symptom you are suffering from? If yes, then you landed at right place.
Causes Behind iliac Pain
1. Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
Symptoms:
- Severe pain in the lower back, pain extend towards the hip and the legs.
- Difference in leg length
- Pain is more when you sleep on the affected side.
- Relieves when you stretch your legs.
- Pain is worse when you stand for a long time.
- Relieves while you sit cross legs.
Treatment:
- Hot fermentation when there is severe pain. Remember! Always give moist heat as it penetrates well into the tissues and heels fast.
- How to perform: Full bucket with hot water, by holding sides, dip the towel in hot water, wrung by holding from the sides, then apply hot on the affected area.
- Caution: Don’t give hot fermentation when there is swelling.
- Give Ice pack if there is swelling, with the ice pack, the swelling will get vanished and pain will be relieved.
- Exercise and physical therapy is the best treatment method because it treats you from the roots.
- Seek the help of Physiotherapist. The Best treatment ever they will provide.
2. Trauma: hip pointer injury
Symptom:
- Pain, swelling around the aura of the iliac crest.
- The difficulty is walking, running, and sitting.
- Pain get worsens with long standing.
- Difficulty in climbing stairs.
- Muscle cramps, bruising under the skin, muscle spasm.
Treatment:
- Your doctor is going to treat you best for this because this condition is bitten complicated one.
- An Ice pack, rest, and painkillers can be taken for immediate relief.
- For long term relief, seek the help of your doctor.
3. Piriformis syndrome
Symptom:
- Pain at the back of the thigh, calf muscles and foot.
- Decreased hip joint range of motion.
- Intense pain after prolonged sitting.
- Dull pain in the buttock.
- Pain get worse on climbing stairs.
Treatment:
- Ice massage is best for treating this illness.
- Stretching is a boon if you have piriformis syndrome.
- Electrotherapy also stands beneficial.
- Physical therapy: Deep massage is beneficial.
- From my view, regular stretching exercises are best for you.
4. Gluteus Medius Pain
Symptom:
- The Increase of pressure in the gluteus medius area.
- Numbness around the gluteus medius area.
- Reduced range of motion and reduced flexibility.
- Severe, breath holding pain.
Treatment:
- Ice massage when there are severe pain and swelling.
- Take rest when you feel you can’t bear it anymore.
- Place pillows below your hip joint while you sleep supine.
- Keep the cushion in between your legs in side lying position.
5. Iliolumbar syndrome
Symptom:
- As the name suggests. In this, you have pain in your lumbar region.
- Pain gets worse when you do prolonged sitting, prolonged standing.
- Pain in the groin or hip area
- You can’t even lift your suitcase.
Treatment:
- Medications
- Seek the help of physiotherapist to treat this illness.
6. Ilium Apophysitis
Symptom:
- Dull pain around the hip area.
- Throbbing around the hip area.
- Swelling at the frontal region of the hip.
Treatment:
- Rest is best for you, it’s because when you take rest, your muscles get relaxed and you feel better.
- Ice massage is best to treat swelling, ice massage relieves swelling quickly.
- Painkillers can be taken to relieve pain. Painkillers will give you momentarily relief.
- But you should seek the help of your physiotherapist.
7. Iliotibial band syndrome
Symptoms:
- Breathtaking pain in the knee joint, around the knee joint.
- Reduced knee range of motion.
- Inflammation in the knee joint.
- Swelling around the knee joint.
Treatment:
- Ultrasonic therapy is best for you if you are suffering from the syndrome.
- As ultrasound penetrates well into the tissues and heels well.
Precautions that you need to take with iliac crest pain syndrome
You need to follow lots of precautions if you want to treat your illness. Be honest with yourself.
You know I am tired of hearing this; “ I have tried everything”, but this time you gonna meet with the miracle.
Believe me, if you show your trust in me, you will sit on the edge of the hill but if you don’t, then you are already into pit the of pain. Just trying to convince you! Because I have suffered a lot and don’t want you to suffer. Ok! Come with me.
Let’s swim in for more details:
- No long standing: You have to avoid prolonged standing. As hip is a weight bearing joint and when you stand for a long time, creates a pressure on hip muscles and hence pain aggravates.
- Don’t lift it on: Do not lift heavy object when you are suffering from iliac crest pain. It’s because when you lift something heavy, it creates pressure on your hip joint and pain may get worse.
- See your feet: It’s for you ladies! Don’t stand on your toes if you are suffering from the same illness. I mean don’t wear heels, It’s actually not good for you. So don’t wear heels. Wear flat sports shoes with gel soles.
- Avoid prolonged sitting: Avoid prolonged sitting as prolonged sitting in not a comfortable posture for your body. Avoid prolonged sitting to avoid a backache.
Food that you need to avoid
- Avoid nightshade vegetables: Nightshade vegetables are tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant. These vegetables may aggravate pain. So, it’s better to avoid these.
- Less caffeine: Caffeine makes chemical changes in your body, you cannot have appropriate sleep if you consume caffeine because it keeps you awake. Hence, Less rest to the body and brain. So avoid.
- Limit sugar: Increased sugar levels can lead to some other conditions like insulin disturbance. When insulin levels get disturbed, worsen pain. Eat fresh fruits with natural sugars.
- 10 miles away from junk: Yeah! It sounds weird? Yes, you have to stay away from junk as they contribute to weight gain, irritate muscles, disrupt sleep, and compromise your immunity. Better to avoid them.
- Say no to additives: food additives like “Monosodium Glutamate” (MSG) cause trouble to pain patients. MSG is a neurotransmitter and may stimulate pain receptors. Better to say no to them.
Treatment That You Are Looking To Relieve Iliac Crest Pain
- Medications: Anti-inflammatory medicines are best to reduce inflammation. But don’t try them yourself. Don’t be a doctor! But consult your doctor. If he prescribes then only have them.
- Stretching and regular exercise: Stretching and regular exercises are best for iliac pain. Stretching is the boon for patients with iliac crest pain. Perform daily stretching regime from head to toe. It is good for your muscles and maintains tensile strength of your body. Do regular stretching at home.
- Home treatment: Home treatment can be practiced like Hot water fermentation, Ice massage, Exercises, massage. Hot fermentation stands best but avoids in a case of swelling. If the swelling is there, apply an ice pack.
- Physiotherapy: Physiotherapy or physical therapy is the best ever for you, your physiotherapist will guide you perfect treatment regime. Follow his /her instructions. You will be fine soon. Seek for best physiotherapist around your habitat.
- Ultrasonic therapy: Ultrasound therapy is also the better one, as ultrasonic waves penetrate into the deep tissues and heal well. Ultrasonic waves repairs torn tissues. It relieves pain.
- Electrotherapy: Electrotherapy also helps a lot to relieve symptoms like pain, swelling tenderness. This may include T.E.NS., IFT, SWD, etc.
And I want to conclude that
When we start we have to end as well. My aim is to guide you the right direction. I don’t want you to struggle because I have struggled so much. I used to withdraw my outing plans just because of this pain.
I had a feeling of becoming old instead I am young enough. So, I know how it feels.
But you don’t have to worry much, believe me, if you are going to follow my guidelines, you will feel the difference.
First of all, make a mindset, don’t scroll here and there. Make yourself psychologically strong, don’t think that your illness cannot be treated.
It can be treated but only when you do it sparingly.
Do Meditation, make your mind strong and go through it.
It is just a small battle, you gonna win a long race.
Go for it!
Faq’s About Iliac Crest Syndrome
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