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Are You Suffering From Hip Osteoarthritis?

I Can Help Relive Your Hip Osteoarthritis Symptoms

Hip Osteoarthritis

Welcome to Forever Balanced Therapy, your haven for managing and easing the symptoms of hip osteoarthritis.

I am Lisa, the enthusiastic practitioner at Forever Balanced Therapy in Epping, Essex.

Specialising in sports massage and holistic treatment approaches for joint health. Understanding the challenges posed by hip osteoarthritis, I am dedicated to providing therapies that not only alleviate pain but also enhance mobility and quality of life.

At our clinic, we focus on a personalised approach that caters to your unique needs, helping you maintain independence and activity despite osteoarthritis.

Schedule your visit today to learn how we can support your journey to a more active, pain-free life with treatment plans including expert sports massage.

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How My Therapies Can Help With Hip Osteoarthritis

Alleviates Joint Stiffness

Sports massage helps to reduce stiffness and improve mobility in the hip joint by enhancing circulation and warming up the tissues, making daily activities more comfortable.

Reduces Pain and Inflammation

Targeted massage techniques can decrease inflammation and soothe pain in the hip area, providing relief from the chronic discomfort associated with osteoarthritis.

Improves Range of Motion

Regular massage sessions help to maintain and increase the flexibility of the hip joint and surrounding muscles, which is crucial for managing osteoarthritis and maintaining functional movement.

Promotes Tissue Health

By improving blood flow, sports massage helps to nourish the damaged joint and surrounding tissues, slowing the progression of arthritis and promoting overall joint health.

My Services

Sports Massage

Sports Massage

Sports massage provides numerous benefits to athletes and active individuals. It can help you recover from muscle injuries and soreness, reduce the risk of future injuries, improve flexibility and range of motion, and enhance overall physical performance. It can help improve your physical health and ultimately achieve your fitness goals.
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Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Lymphatic drainage provides significant health benefits, including detoxification, reduced swelling, and enhanced natural healing. It promotes toxin removal, supports the immune system, and improves circulation, offering a path to balanced health and vitality through gentle therapy.
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Cupping Hertfordshire & Essex

Cupping

Cupping therapy, an ancient holistic treatment, relieves muscle tension, improves blood flow, and supports deep tissue repair. It boosts relaxation, enhances well-being, and promotes natural healing, rejuvenating the body and mind. Ideal for stress, injuries, or health improvement, cupping offers a versatile solution to enhance life quality
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Pregnancy Massage Herts & Essex

Pregnancy Massage

Pregnancy massage provides essential relaxation, eases muscle soreness, and enhances emotional well-being for expectant mothers. Pregnancy massage will help with maternal wellness, supporting a balanced lifestyle, and contributing to improved sleep, decreased stress, and increased overall comfort.
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Workplace Massage - Massage at Work

Workplace Massage

Workplace massage offers stress relief, muscle tension reduction, and morale boost for your hard-working staff directly at your office. This service promotes wellness, work-life balance, and leads to better concentration, reduced absenteeism, and a more engaged team.
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Hip Osteoarthritis Explained

Understanding Hip Osteoarthritis

Hip osteoarthritis involves the gradual wearing down of cartilage tissue in the hip joint. It is a common condition that affects many individuals as they age, leading to joint pain and mobility issues.

Symptoms of Hip Osteoarthritis

The symptoms can vary in intensity but typically include:

  • Persistent or recurring pain in the hip joint
  • Stiffness, especially in the morning or after sitting for long periods
  • Reduced range of motion that affects walking and daily activities
  • A clicking or popping noise with joint movement

Causes and Risk Factors

Risk factors for developing hip osteoarthritis include:

  • Aging: The risk increases with age.
  • Previous hip injuries: Such as fractures or dislocations.
  • Obesity: Excess weight puts additional stress on the hip joint.
  • Genetics: A family history of osteoarthritis can increase risk.
  • Overuse: Repeated stress from certain jobs or sports.

Diagnosis and Treatment

Effective management of hip osteoarthritis focuses on reducing pain and maintaining joint function. Treatments include:

  • Physical Therapy: To strengthen the muscles around the joint and improve flexibility.
  • Pain Management: NSAIDs or acetaminophen to manage pain.
  • Weight Management: To reduce stress on the hip.
  • Assistive Devices: Such as canes or walkers to improve mobility.
  • Sports Massage: To relieve joint stiffness and improve circulation.
  • Surgical Options: Including joint replacement for advanced cases.

Prevention

While you can’t entirely prevent osteoarthritis, you can minimize its impact by maintaining a healthy weight, staying active, and avoiding joint injuries.

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Conditions I Can Help You With

Tension Headaches: Sports massage can help alleviate tension headaches by releasing tension in the neck, shoulders, and head.

Migraines: By improving circulation and reducing muscle tension, sports massage can help prevent the onset of migraines and reduce their severity.

Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ): Sports massage can also help alleviate the symptoms of TMJ, which is a condition that affects the jaw joint and can cause pain and discomfort in the head and neck.

Shoulder Tension: Sports massage can help alleviate tension and tightness in the muscles of the shoulders, which can be caused by poor posture, overuse, and stress.

Frozen Shoulder: Sports massage can help increase blood flow and circulation to the shoulder, which can help reduce inflammation and promote healing.

Rotator Cuff Injuries: Sports massage can be an effective treatment for individuals with rotator cuff injuries. It can help reduce inflammation, improve range of motion, and promote healing in the shoulder joint.

Tennis Elbow: Sports massage can help reduce inflammation and promote healing in the affected area, which can help individuals with tennis elbow recover more quickly.

Golfer's Elbow: Sports massage can also be helpful for individuals with golfer's elbow. Sports massage can help reduce tension in the muscles of the forearm, which can help alleviate symptoms of golfer's elbow.

Elbow Tendinitis: Sports massage can be an effective treatment for individuals with elbow tendinitis. It can help improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and promote healing in the affected area, which can help individuals with elbow tendinitis recover more speedily.

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Sports massage can be helpful for individuals with carpal tunnel syndrome, which is a condition that causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the wrist and hand. Sports massage can help reduce inflammation and tension in the wrist and hand muscles, which can alleviate symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.

Trigger Finger: Sports massage can also be helpful for individuals with trigger finger, which is a condition that causes the finger to lock or catch when bent. It can help reduce inflammation in the tendons and improve range of motion in the affected finger.

Hand and Wrist Strains: Sports massage can be an effective treatment for individuals with hand and wrist strains. It can help reduce tension and promote healing in the affected muscles and tendons.

Hip Flexor Strain: Sports massage can be helpful for individuals with hip flexor strains, which can be caused by overuse, trauma, or poor posture.

Sciatica: Sports massage can also be helpful for individuals with sciatica, which is a condition that causes pain and discomfort in the hip and leg.It can help release tension in the muscles of the hip and promote circulation, which can help reduce inflammation and alleviate symptoms of sciatica.

Piriformis Syndrome: Sports massage can be an effective treatment for individuals with piriformis syndrome, which is a condition that causes pain and discomfort in the hip and buttock area. It can help release tension in the piriformis muscle, which can alleviate symptoms and improve range of motion in the affected area.

Patellar Tendinitis: Sports massage can be helpful for individuals with patellar tendinitis, which is a condition that causes pain and discomfort in the knee. It can help improve circulation to the affected area, reduce tension in the muscles surrounding the knee, and promote healing in the affected tendon.

Runner's Knee: Sports massage can also be helpful for individuals with runner's knee, which is a condition that causes pain and discomfort around the kneecap. It can help reduce tension and promote healing in the affected muscles and tendons.

Knee Arthritis: Sports massage can be an effective treatment for individuals with knee arthritis, which is a condition that causes inflammation and pain in the knee joint. It can help promote circulation to the affected area, reduce inflammation, and alleviate symptoms of knee arthritis.

Plantar Fasciitis: Sports massage can be helpful for individuals with plantar fasciitis, which is a condition that causes pain and discomfort in the heel and foot. It can help reduce tension in the plantar fascia, improve circulation to the affected area, and promote healing in the affected tissues.

Achilles Tendinitis: Sports massage can also be helpful for individuals with Achilles tendinitis, which is a condition that causes pain and discomfort in the Achilles tendon. It can help reduce inflammation in the affected tendon, promote circulation, and alleviate symptoms of Achilles tendinitis.

Metatarsalgia: Sports massage can be an effective treatment for individuals with metatarsalgia, which is a condition that causes pain and discomfort in the ball of the foot. It can help reduce tension in the affected muscles, promote circulation to the affected area, and alleviate symptoms of metatarsalgia.

Back Pain: Sports massage can be helpful for individuals with back pain. It can help reduce tension in the muscles of the back, improve circulation to the affected area, and promote healing in the affected tissues.

Herniated Disc: Sports massage can also be helpful for individuals with a herniated disc, which is a condition that causes pain and discomfort in the back or neck. It can help reduce tension in the muscles surrounding the affected area and alleviate symptoms of a herniated disc.

Scoliosis: Sports massage can be an effective treatment for individuals with scoliosis, which is a condition that causes curvature of the spine. Sports massage can help improve range of motion in the affected area andreduce tension in the muscles of the back.

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07564 046811

Forever Balanced Therapy
Redwood, Epping Gn, Essex, CM16 6PU
5 mins from Harlow, Hoddesdon & Epping

Opening Times
Monday
11:00 - 17:30
Tuesday
11:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
11:00 - 18:00
Thursday
11:00 - 18:00
Friday
11:00 - 17:00
Saturday
11:00 - 14:00

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