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sharp hip and knee pain on same side. (beehaw.org)
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F 27 I've had this issue for more than a month. Sharp pain in my left hip and knee. The hip part feels close to my lower back, almost like it's in the socket. It seemed to be getting better, but today it just got worse again. I've got an appointment with my primary care doctor in a month ( the earliest I can be seen ), but I don't want to wait that long.

I thought about seeing a chiropractor, since years ago one helped me with back and neck pain after an accident, but I'm afraid if being injured.

I've never been good with doctors and don't have much money. I'm on Obama care in FL.

Any advice or kind words? Thanks for reading ๐Ÿ˜”๐Ÿ˜Œโค๏ธ

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[โ€“] angrylittlekitty@lemmy.one 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I'm not a doctor but did study anatomy for yoga teacher training -

Do you sit a lot? if so it sounds like maybe the psoas or hip flexor which wraps from the back around to hip may be tight or irritated. If the hip is out of whack that might take the knee with it.

Have you tried gentle stretches to see if it helps?

There's great beginner youtuber called Yoga with Adrienne who has a bunch of these kinds of stretches. When i say gentle stretches, please be kind to yourself and be super gentle ๐Ÿ˜‰

There's a big difference between pain and discomfort. If you feel any sharp pain, needless, numbness stop the stretching immediately. If it's just achy just stay there for a bit and see if it loosens up.

Finally as someone who had had back issues - i was told if you ever experience any sudden weakness, numbness or have trouble urinating get to the ER asap. That might be a nerve problem which is serious and needs attention.

Please let us posted on how you get on if you're comfortable sharing. Sending all good thoughts through the electrons for a speedy recovery โค๏ธ