Hip issues are among the most common reasons for disability in the elderly, but you don’t have to reach your senior years before pain can become a problem in this joint. How can you stay ahead of hip pain to make sure it does not become a disability later in life (or even sooner)? We are going to address some natural ways to find relief from this common type of joint pain, including grass-fed collagen powder, ashwagandha, and more! 

First, let’s consider some of the most common causes of hip pain, especially for younger people. Then we can learn how to find some natural relief.

What Causes Hip Pain? 

By taking a closer look at how the hip joint functions, it becomes clear why issues commonly arise. The hip structure is a ball and socket joint. It is the largest of this type of joint in the body. The hip joint is also subject to a tremendous amount of use. Every time you sit, stand, walk, run, jump, go up and down stairs, and so on, you are using your hip joints. The joint itself has a healthy layer of cartilage to keep the bones from rubbing when you perform all of these actions. 

While this joint is very durable, it is still subject to wear and tear. The layer of cartilage can degenerate, and that can result in pain. Also, the tendons, ligaments, and muscles could be overused or even damaged. Whether the cartilage is wearing down or you have some type of injury, inflammation will occur in the joint. The swelling is at the heart of the pain.

Is Hip Replacement Surgery the Answer? 

When the hip wears out enough, eventually, there is no choice. When a person undergoes hip replacement surgery, the surgeon removes the joint's damaged parts and replaces them with artificial components. First of all, there is usually a long recovery and rehabilitation time following such an invasive procedure. Second, you don’t want to have a hip replacement when you are too young because they don’t last forever. It is not a process you want to have to repeat over and over again. Therefore, hip replacement surgery is a last resort. 

In the meantime, what can you do to ensure that hip replacement surgery will not be necessary for many years to come? Rather than ignoring hip pain and just trying to live with it, you need to reduce the wear and tear on your hip while also managing your symptoms. Here are some tips to help you do this naturally.

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Reducing Hip Joint Inflammation with Lifestyle and Diet 

Reducing inflammation in the hips involves taking a full-body approach to your health. Let’s take a look at four proven ways to reduce the amount of inflammation in the body:

#1. Eat an Anti-Inflammatory Diet 

Some foods increase inflammation in the body, and others reduce it. If you are experiencing pain in your hips, and inflammation is the likely cause of the problem, then there are certain foods you should eat or avoid. Here are a few tips to consider:

• Avoid these foods that cause inflammation: The worst culprits are foods with added sugars, trans fats, processed meats, unhealthy oils, and refined carbohydrates. So the most significant things to cut out are “fast food” and other highly processed foods. 
• Eat these foods that fight inflammation: The best foods for combating inflammation include healthy oils and fats (for example, olive oil and fatty fish, like salmon and tuna), fruits, vegetables (especially leafy greens), and nuts. You can find a more extensive list here at Harvard Health. 

#2. Fight Stress Naturally 

Stress is well known for making just about any disease worse. The primary underlying issue is that stress increases inflammation in the body. What are some positive ways to reduce stress? You can try physical activity (more on that in point number three), deep breathing exercises, working on personal relationships, stretching, massage, relaxing hobbies, and even supplements (see point number four). When you reduce the levels of stress hormones in the body, you have less inflammation and less pain. 

#3. Exercise Daily 

Daily activity is essential for two reasons. First, as we have already addressed, exercise is a great stress reliever. This can help to reduce inflammation in the body. Second, your joints need to move in order to stay limber. Without daily activity, joints become stiff. So while you don’t want to overwork a sore joint, you also shouldn’t adopt a sedentary lifestyle, or things will only grow worse. 

#4. Supplements to Help with Pain and Inflammation in the Joints 

We recommend two specific supplements to help pain and inflammation:

• Grass-fed collagen powder – Collagen is the protein that makes up the cartilage in the joints, so it is crucial for healing. Collagen supplements usually come from cows or other animals and sometimes eggshells. Find a supplement that is sourced from grass-fed animals, both for environmental as well as health reasons. 
• Ashwagandha – Ashwagandha can reduce cortisol levels in studies. As we have already established, high stress levels relate to inflammation and pain. Therefore, any supplement that can help reduce inflammation without causing adverse side effects is something to consider adding to your anti-inflammatory diet.

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