Which doctors can help with hip wear?
A visit to the general practitioner is not always enough. For a proper treatment plan, you need:
• Orthopedic traumatologist – the main specialist in coxarthrosis.
• Rehabilitator or physiotherapist – for individual exercises.
• Nutritionist – for weight control and inflammation.
• Psychologist (if necessary) – chronic pain often leads to stress and depression.
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The importance of proper nutrition
Don’t underestimate the power of diet. Some foods increase inflammation and pain. What do experts recommend?
✅It is useful to eat:
• fatty fish (salmon, mackerel) — omega-3s reduce inflammation;
• olive oil;
• green vegetables and berries;
• whole grains;
• nuts and seeds.
❌To avoid:
• excess sugar;
• convenience foods;
• sausages, smoked meats, fast food;
• carbonated drinks.
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Exercises that joints love
Important: exercises should be selected by a doctor or physiotherapist! Here are a few basic ones (do not start without consultation!):
1️⃣Lying leg circles.
2️⃣Sliding movements with the heel.
3️⃣Stretching the leg back, holding onto the back of a chair.
The exercises are done slowly, without sudden movements, through slight discomfort, but not through pain.
True stories: how life changes after surgery
📌Andrey, 50 years old:
“After prosthetics, I returned to work after three months. The pain disappeared completely. The most important thing is not to be lazy with exercises and rehabilitation. After half a year, I was already running after my grandson around the yard!”
📌Zinaida Petrovna, 68:
“I was afraid of the operation until the last moment. But the pain became unbearable. My grandson insisted, took me to a good surgeon. They replaced my joint — and that was it! Now I walk in the park with the neighbors every evening. The most important thing is not to postpone.”
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