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Warmness in Hip Area

Hi Everyone! I have a client that has what feels like a fever in her hip area on both legs (approximately where the gluteus maximus and IT band meet). The hip areas don't seem to be swollen, as I know that swollen areas present with some sort of infection can cause local fevers. I have kept an eye on the areas in every session, and asked for the same to be done at home. I also asked if they noticed an extreme change and increased warmness that they should consult their doctor.

In the meantime, I have searched for an answer for what this could be, but have come up with nothing. Has anyone experienced this with their clients? If so, what was the prognosis? Thanks all!

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Permalink Reply by Joseph E. Muscolino on December 17, 2009 at 10:55am

Hi Tene,

This doesn't sound familiar to me. My first thought is trochanteric bursitis, but it is hard to tell from the description. Do you feel increased warmth at that region? There is no pain or any other sign or symptom?
Joe Muscolino

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Permalink Reply by Robin Byler Thomas on December 17, 2009 at 11:14am

Hi Tene',

I have in different areas. It usually presents when the body is working hard to heal in that area. Sounds like your recommedations have been good so far; I'd still refer her to her doctor for a diagnois, just to be sure, and go from there.

Good luck,
Robin

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Permalink Reply by Tene' on December 17, 2009 at 1:20pm

Hi Joe,

Yes, there is increased warmth in that area. It almost feels like what other areas of the body would feel like if I put some heat on it first before working. She complains of some normal soreness, but nothing out of the ordinary. Thanks for responding and I will look into trochanteric bursitis.

Joseph E. Muscolino said:

Hi Tene,

This doesn't sound familiar to me. My first thought is trochanteric bursitis, but it is hard to tell from the description. Do you feel increased warmth at that region? There is no pain or any other sign or symptom?
Joe Muscolino

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Permalink Reply by Tene' on December 17, 2009 at 1:22pm

Thanks Robin! I will refer her to her physician. I want her to be able to get a diagnosis to make sure it is nothing serious.

Robin Byler Thomas said:

Hi Tene',

I have in different areas. It usually presents when the body is working hard to heal in that area. Sounds like your recommedations have been good so far; I'd still refer her to her doctor for a diagnois, just to be sure, and go from there.

Good luck,
Robin

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Permalink Reply by Kelly Grounds on December 17, 2009 at 7:03pm

When I have trochanter bursitus, the area is swollen. ( But not all people are the same. ) Good for you for referring her to her GenPrac.

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Permalink Reply by Tene' on December 20, 2009 at 7:00pm

Thanks, and thank you for your reply Kelly!

Kelly Grounds said:

When I have trochanter bursitus, the area is swollen. ( But not all people are the same. ) Good for you for referring her to her GenPrac.