left hip clicks

 

Ask a PT Response: "You mention you are experiencing clicking at your hip. Are you experiencing pain along with the clicking? Clicking by itself doesn't necessarily mean you should be concern. Many individuals experience clicking and have no deficits or pain. Often times clicking is associated with osteoarthitis as the deterioration of the hip joint results in abnormal arthrokinematics and results in clicking and pain. Strengthening/stretching of the hip muscles along with stretching of the hip capsule are often prescribed to patients by physical therapists. Exercises prescribed by physical therapists to these patients can include and is not limited to: resisted hip abduction/adduction/flexion/extension/internal rotation/external rotation, ITB/Glut stretch, hip flexor stretch, groin/adductor stretch, partial forward/sideways lunges, partial squats, single leg exercises, etc.. Samples of these exercises prescribed by PT's can be found on our exercise video page. If you have not already seen in a PT, it may be a good idea to see one now as your condition has worsened. He or she will be able to conduct a thorough exam to determine what might be causing the clicking and prescribe the appropriate exercises for you. I hope this helps and thanks for using CyberPT."