Is bending, stooping, tying your shoes, and climbing stairs becoming a reality for you, and is morning stiffness a daily problem?

Often overlooked, these symptoms may actually indicate a hip problem rather than manifesting themselves.

The condition, which has long affected older adults, is now increasingly affecting those between the ages of 35 and 40. Taking action adds another dimension to prolonging your life.

A “worn out” hip means damage to the articular cartilage, which provides a protective barrier that prevents bones from rubbing together.

When this cartilage wears away or shrinks, the friction causes pain, stiffness, and sometimes inflammation: this is a degenerative hip joint disease (or hip osteoarthritis).