My father recently had a hip replacement but before this was done he saw a physiotherapist who gave him exercises to do at home every day.
Best relief for hip pain.
Try to rest the affected joint as much as possible until you feel better.
People with moderate to severe oa of the hip may need prescription pain relief such as duloxetine or tramadol.
Keeping as active as possible will help.
Some pain relieving medications like acetaminophen tylenol ibuprofen advil motrin ib and naproxen sodium aleve can help reduce inflammation that might be causing or aggravating your hip.
You may also try.
If hip pain is very intense humphrey recommends using ice four or five times a day for 10 to 15 minutes at a time.
Stretching the hip muscles that sit on top of the bursae part of the lining in your hip joint can give you some relief from bursitis pain.
Also hydrotherapy can be very helpful.
As kaismama has said nsaids are commonly used for hip joint pain.
Kneel on the leg that s giving you the pain holding on.