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when i sit on a raised platform with my legs folded on the platform for some time and if i try to get down i am not able to stand immediately severe pain is felt in the hip joint slowly by moving the other leg i get released why does this happen
Dear Srividhya,
The first thing that comes to mind is a labral tear in the joint space of the hip. This is when the cartilage of the inside of the joint has a small tear, or when a fragment of cartilage has dislodged into the joint space. I say this because of your complaint of severe pain, and that it gets released. The only true way to diagnose this problem is with an MRI of the hip. If you do have a labral tear or fragment, it can be remedied with surgery, but you will obviously need to discuss that with an orthopedist.
Before worrying about that, you should really have the area examined though. There are congenital malformations of the head of the femur bone that can cause problems with cross legged seated positions. What is more common is muscular dysfunction around the hip joint, the sacroiliac joint, and in the buttocks which can place stress on the hip joint itself. These are problems that when found can easily be addressed with proper stretching protocols and myofascial work.
A sports/rehab oriented Chiropractic physician can easily evaluate the area, treat any muscle dysfunction with soft tissue techniques such as A.R.T., N.M.T., and Graston, or send you on for further diagnostic testing if needed. Having the affected hip examined is the only way to gain insight to what may be at the root of the problem.
Respectfully,
Dr. J. Shawn Leatherman
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Dr. J. Shawn Leatherman
Expertise
I can answer questions on general chiropractic care, sports injury, whiplash and auto crash, mild traumatic brain injury, structural and functional rehabilitation of the spine, nutrition for inflammation and repair, fitness training, nutrition for sports performance and other general health and nutrition related inquiries. I currently lecture on automobile trauma, occupant kinematics, and forensic risk analysis to local EMS, Fire and Police, as well as nutrition and sports injury to community groups. Rest assured all answers are generated from my clinical experience, and scientific research.
Experience
I have accumulated over 1100 hours of post-doctoral training to include; Certifications in Spinal Trauma and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury from the Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Certification in Chiropractic Spinal Trauma from the International Chiropractic Association, Certification in Low Speed Auto Crash Reconstruction and Certification in Forensic Risk Analysis from The Center for Research Into Automotive Safety and Health, Certified Proficiency in spinal and extremity diagnostic procedures from The Motion Palpation Institute, Certified in Sports Injury and Rehabilitation from the National University of Health Sciences and The American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, Nationally Certified Fellow of Structural Rehabilitation from The Chiropractic Biophysics Organization, and I have advanced training in manipulation under anesthesia and nutrition. Feel free to check out my website for course listings: www.suncoasthealthcare.net
Organizations
International Chiropractic Association, Florida Chiropractic Association, American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, American Academy of Pain Management, Chiropractic Biophysics, Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Center for Research Into Automotive Safety and Health, Motion Palpation Organization, American Academy of Manual and Physical Medicine, Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce
Education/Credentials
B.A. (Psychology)The University of Cincinnati
B.S. (Human Biology)Cleveland Chiropractic College
D.C. (Doctor of Chiropractic) Cleveland Chiropractic College
C.C.S.T. (Certification in Chiropractic Spinal Trauma)The International Chiropractic Association
C.C.S.P. (Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician)The American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians.
*CCST and CCSP 120 hour certification courses are not recognized by the Florida Chiropractic Board due to the fact that they are not 300 hour diplomate level courses*
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