Hip pain doesn’t just affect the hip joint itself. Your hips are responsible for bearing the weight of the entire body as well as the movement of the upper leg. That’s a lot of pressure for just one joint! Let’s delve into the workings of this sometimes overlooked but vitally important part of the body. 

The hip joint is so interconnected to other parts of the body including the thigh, groin, and buttocks, as well as the hip itself directly, that it might take you some time to even pinpoint the problem. Hip pain can stem from many different issues and pinpointing the central problem can take a bit of guesswork. 

You probably don’t think much of the hip joint until years of wear and tear take their toll and the things you once loved to do become painful and seemingly impossible. Squatting, walking and climbing stairs are all very much reliant on the hip functioning at full capacity.

Thankfully, there is relief on the horizon with appropriate medical measures, such as icing the area, guided stretching, and various types of CBD for hip pain, including tinctures, capsules, gummies, and topical pain creams such as those offered by The Kokoro Way.

Why Do I Have Hip Pain?

The causes of hip pain are varied. Osteoarthritis is by far the most common culprit.  Years of pounding the pavement can wreak havoc on your joints and cartilage, leaving joints tender and swollen. 

Osteoarthritis is not to be confused with rheumatoid arthritis, which is an autoimmune illness. While there are other kinds of arthritis, these two are the most common, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness. Other reasons include injury and spinal misalignment.

How to Relieve Hip Pain Naturally

RICE

RICE is an acronym for the process of healing the body after a painful accident or sports injury. Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation is a commonly prescribed method to treat joint, muscle and ligament pain.

Intentionally resting allows the body to take a little break and get going on soothing deep inflammation. Icing can reduce pain and inflammation, while compression and elevation reduce swelling and blood flow to the area. 

HEAT

Warm your hip area for a dual pain knockout. Taking a warm and luxurious bath helps with tension in general but is an especially effective idea for prepping the body for helpful stretches and application of Kokoro CBD creams.

 

NATURAL PAIN RELIEF

There are so many healing modalities so it can be a journey to find what works. CBD Oil is a natural way to soothe some of the inflammation that comes with the hip pain, as well as potentially the pain itself. We recommend utilizing both topicals and tinctures. 

 

CBD For Hip Pain 

 Traditional painkillers often provide short-term relief along with harmful side effects. Research demonstrates the effectiveness of CBD in relieving pain and providing long-term relief with minimal unwanted effects. 

If you’ve been dealing with hip pain for a long time (or even a little bit of time!) you know how important it is to find relief of some sort. The Kokoro Way formulas are here to help you manage your pain and live your maximum potential.