Do you suffer from pain that starts in your hip and extends all the way to your knee? You’re not alone. Pain running from hip to knee is common, especially among people with joint complaints or as you get older. This radiating pain can significantly affect your daily life: walking, sleeping, getting up, or climbing stairs becomes more difficult, and the complaints can even persist at night.
In this blog, you’ll read about the possible causes of this pain, which symptoms are indicators, and what you can do to reduce the complaints. We also explain how you can use the MotiMove app to start moving on your own, in a way that suits your body and complaints.
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What causes pain between hip and knee?
Pain that radiates from the hip to the knee is often caused by a problem in the hip joint, lower back, pelvis, or surrounding muscles and nerves. A common cause is hip osteoarthritis, which is wear and tear of the cartilage in the hip joint. This condition mainly occurs in people over 50 and leads to stiffness, limited movement, and radiating pain towards the thigh or knee.
Other possible causes are:
- Bursitis on the outside of the hip
- Overuse of muscles or tendons, often from sitting for long periods or moving incorrectly
- Nerve entrapment in the lower back, such as with a hernia
- Problems in the SI joint (pelvic instability or blockage)
- Pain from the lower back that extends into the thigh or knee
The exact cause is not always immediately clear. The place where you feel the pain doesn’t always indicate where the real problem lies.
How do you recognize radiating hip pain?
The pain often starts deep in the groin or buttock and radiates to the thigh or the side of the leg. Sometimes it feels as if the pain is coming directly from the hip, but it can also shoot towards the knee or even the foot. Other characteristics include:
- Pain when walking, climbing stairs, or standing for long periods
- Starting pain after sitting or lying down
- Difficulty getting out of bed or a chair
- Pain when turning or bending the hip
- Reduced mobility
If you recognize these symptoms, it’s good to take action. The sooner you start moving in a responsible way, the better you can influence your complaints.
What can you do yourself for pain from hip to knee?
Keep moving is essential. With joint pain, it’s often tempting to rest, but sitting still for long periods will worsen the complaints in the long run. Good and targeted movement helps strengthen your muscles, improves circulation, and makes your joints more flexible.
This is exactly why the MotiMove app was developed, a movement app for people with joint complaints such as hip pain, knee pain, and osteoarthritis. The app allows you to practice safely at home, even if you have little experience or are having a bad day.
What makes the app special:
- You get access to clear exercise videos, specially designed for people with joint pain
- You can keep track of your complaints daily in a pain diary, so you gain insight into your progress
- The app helps you set small, achievable goals that motivate you to keep moving
- Through clear graphs and statistics, you see what works for your body
The exercises in the app are designed with the help of physical therapists and people with experience. This way, you can be sure you are working on recovery and self-management safely and responsibly.
Get started with MotiMove today
Pain between hip and knee doesn’t have to control your daily life. By taking action, you increase your control and improve your mobility, step by step. Download MotiMove