What can I do to reduce or eliminate my hip pain?

Question

I have hip pain, what can I do to reduce or eliminate the pain. This pain started after an alpine hiking expedition. This one consisted in walking 50km over a period of three days. It's been two weeks since I've done any sports and the pain still persists during my minimal movements.

Naji-tom Samaha · Accepted Answer

Hello Mrs, The first-line treatment for this type of pain is an anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin and other brands) or naproxen (Aleve), which are available without a prescription . Non-pharmacological measures are also important. To this end, I invite you to consult a physiotherapist. They are the professionals best placed to assess the pain and develop a realistic treatment plan with you to not only relieve the pain but also prevent it in the future. Most group insurance plans cover this type of service. I hope that I have been helpful to you and remain available if you have any further questions! Sincerely, Tom Samaha, pharmacist