Hi, I'm Holly! Welcome to my Hip Surgery video series. Keep in mind... I am NOT a doctor, EVERYONE is different, and this is just me sharing MY journey.
I know this might be a little different than this video, I'm 40 years old and I was struggling with a lot of pain on both of my hips; after having an MRI, my labrum was damaged beyond it could be repaired, I had both cam and pincer types of FAI, after evaluating between hip reshaping, resurfacing and hip replacement, my wife and I decided to go with bilateral hip replacement with a anterior approach, I had it done about 5 weeks ago, and I'm so happy to have had the surgery, it was hard to move around for the first couple weeks, but I'm Blessed that I'm almost 100% with mobility, I have no restrictions, I have no pain at all, my back is not sore anymore, and the recovery has been quite rapid; thanks to Dr. Pomeroy and all the Orthoindy staff, they were amazing all through this process.
That’s great recovery. Hip replacement has a faster recovery than labral tear recovery. You can start walking right after hip replacement you can’t walk for a month after labral tear. Wishing you all the best get out there and enjoy those new titanium babies
Good to hear. I have labrum damage and severe loss of cartilage in my 6th decade. I hope the doctors will agree to THR soon. My pain is very high in my lower buttocks and lateral thigh.
Thank you for posting your experience. I am possibly looking at this type of surgery on both hips as well, and it helps me to know what I may have to go through, how to prepare, what to expect and questions to ask my own surgeon. Glad you're doing much better.
My right hip has been snapping cracking and popping for just over 10yrs now and has gotten so much worse, bow my left is doing the same. I have been fighting to get a diagnosis for all these years and FINALLY was dx with a torn riggt hip labrum and am meeting a surgeon in 2wks and so happy to he at this point. The pain in my hips are unbearable at times. When my hip pops it feels like the whole hip shofts out of place and i drop. Now, i know its not actually moving out of place, but i cant take it anymore. So when i came across your videos about this i was happy to see a before & after, basically. I know the surgery isnt going to fix me 100%, i know its going to suck, but i also have osteoarthritis in my hips, so idk if it will be this surgery or a replacment surgery because im so damaged. Thank you for being honest about the recovery process, the cons of the surgery, everything. I appreciate it because youve givencmore insight than what google can provide
I just had my Right Labrum repaired last week and tomorrow is my Right Hip PAO! Congrats on finishing your journey! I'll be hitting half way in no time!
Thank you for sharing. I think the hardest part for me in the beginning was not being able to run at all or workout without being in pain. I was medically discharged from the military last Friday. Overall, for me, I’m in more pain now than before my surgery in 2021. I did not have lower back or leg pains before this and now some days even walking around is very painful…..
Thanks so much for all your videos I have my surgery scheduled for the 29th of June and you’ve helped a lot. I struggle with back pain and hip pain for 8 years. I can’t thank you enough for all your tips and tricks. So helpful to know what I’m getting myself into.
Hi, wishing you a speedy recovery! Would you mind sharing your recovery journey? I also have hip pain and back pain on my right side - was diagnosed with labral tear and FAI. I'm so tired of being uncomfortable that i'm even considering surgery.
It's great to hear other people's experiences, and I wish I'd done more research pre-surgery as I may have decided against it, despite 12 months of conservative treatments, physio and PT not working. I'm 18 months post hip arthroscopy with labral repair and reduction of the femoral head, and still not better. In some ways it's improved, but in others, not at all. I'll probably need a replacement at some stage, but super worried about that because the recovery from this has been horrendous and it's apparently far less invasive than the arthroscopic repair. I can't run at all - not even 10 meters without pain. I do work out, and can use the cross trainer, stepper and spin bike at least, but pain is constant day in, day out. The underlying cause for me is EDS though, so each person's situation is unique.
Thanks for sharing this. I had my hip arthroscopy done in DEC 2021 and I completely regret having it done. My pain levels are worse now than it was before the surgery. Before my surgery i didn’t have any problems walking up and down stairs. And also, I had no lower back pain before. But now, it’s difficult to go up and down stairs. And sometimes very difficult to walk around.
I’m recovering from my 2nd right hip arthroscopy in 2 years and the recovery is going so slow. I’m behind on my protocol and still can’t walk without crutches for anything more than 2 minutes. I get pain in my groin when I try to. Thank you for all your videos! I’m hoping this pain goes away because before the surgery it hurt to walk at all. I’m scared I’m just gonna always have pain when I walk
Hi Holly... I don't know if you'll see this, but I'm contemplating hip surgery after my baby is born. I had some back issues 2 years ago and bought a teeter inversion table, have you ever tried one of those? I am sure it helped heal my herniated disc as well as relieve some of my hip pain. I cannot use it right now due to being pregnant, but boy I sure want to. I no longer have much back pain. I still have hip issues though. The teeter got me walking again though! Well I hope things are going well for you. Thanks for these videos I will return to them in a few months.
Have you tried IMS for the quad spasms? Also not sure what your lower back issue is look into prolotherapy. If your back keeps going out it can stabilize it it works great
I am three weeks post right hip repair. My number one question after following all of your videos is so you recommend me getting off the crutches sooner than later? I feel like I can walk with moderate pain but my PT said no…advice?
it sounds like you have some problems with your core stability in regards to your back and perhaps there's some scar tissue in your hips that needs to be worked out. The hip is just one piece of the puzzle and there are many things that can contribute to back pain that aren't addressed in physical therapy. It may just be the way you're sitting, but your shoulders do seem a little rounded forward to me, and something like that can definitely contribute to back pain. This is called upper cross syndrome. In regards to the hip, that could be a mobilization issue due to scar tissue build up and a massage therapist / lots of mobility work might be able to work that out. You could also have some dysfunction in your pelvic floor due to the labral tears. You can also get a foam roller and roll your quads and hams and get a thera cane or a massage ball to push on trigger points. Some things you can look up and try them out to see if you can find some relief: Trigger point therapy / myofascial release Anti flexion anti rotation core exercises Upper Cross Syndrome Corrective Exercises Stuart McGill Foam rolling Kinetic chains Pelvic Floor Physical therapy In my own experience treating my own pain, I found that I best reduced pain by looking at my body as an entire unit, instead of focusing on one part and thinking all my problems came from that part. As always with any exercise, start very slow and very light and build your way up slowly. Also, in my experience, the medical professionals I've seen in regards to my pain have been inadequate in treating it, it's just something I had to research for myself and figure out myself.
I love the way you have explained everything in detail!! I am48 had a hip replacement done in Feb , I am getting better slowly but still the mobility is not that great as due to muscle weakness I am still limping and my knee hurts my surgeon gave me a steroid shot in the knee to help me rehabilitate my hip as he said the week muscles from the thigh are hitting the knee cap .But to be honest 3 months down and it still hurts during and after exercise and I take a painkiller to reduce the pain . I am hoping that this goes away soon and I will be pain free
Hey I just had one last Thursday 10/21/22 honestly it was a bit painful but it was over quick. It's more uncomfortable than anything and just you feel very full in the joint because of the contrast.
Have you tried trigger point injections manipulative massage chiropractic adjustments custom orthotics? From what I understand anytime you have a hip manipulated. It’s not going to match the other side perfectly and everything kind of starts with your feet.. i’ve also noticed certain foods make my joints hurt like tomato anything. Catch-up. Actual plain tomato. And everything in between. One tomato will make my joints pop and hurt for a week. And some people like pasta pizza red sauce well I try to avoid it. and it’s impossible to avoid wheat barley and rye, but there are studies that show avoiding them is likely to reduce inflammation in your spinal cord. I need a magic pill that allows me to eat a bland fuel diet, and forget that food tastes good.
Have you tried the FAI fix program for you hip issues? I have a similar issue and I’ve been putting off the surgery lol. Just wanted to know if more conservative methods would work like changing your running gait, stretching, foam rolling, cryo, wearing zero drop shoes, etc.
Im 7 months post op left hip artho and I hoped it would fix it. However, I still cant do a lot of thing I once did and Im only 31. I still have very little hope because of the pain I have is still the same pain point. The flare ups maybe less of an unactive person. Ive been taking it easier since my hip/back issue. But I like to be active and thats an issue. I may be looking for another solution to my issue.
Im 5 months out. Glad I did the surgery. Might recommend swimming especially back stroke. Swimming at the pool is so good for me and then the hottub. Take care. OH and consider a massage for your back. That sucker may be tight as hell like mine Is
Thanks so much for sharing your journey. I am probably going to have similar surgery in June. You mentioned pain after running. Is that in your hip? Or your back? I’m a runner and am desperately hoping I can run after surgery. I don’t have back issues, just one hip.
I'm 44...had both knees and left hip already replaced. My right hip is heading down to your path of surgery....would you recommend just a replacement if able considering the chronic issues I have and your experience? Thanks and happy healing.
Hi, do the quads also hurt? I had a surgery too on my left leg, and the quads felt fine for 3 months, but one day started to be tight (?) in a way that makes me think sometimes my left leg is bigger than the non-operated one, and eventually hurts a bit when I walk for too much... How come it felt fine in the first place and now gone worse :(
Thanks for the update. Did they say your lower back pain was from your hips? Like a nerve? I had my Rt hip repaired in Jan but I tore it again and need a labral replacement now. Scheduled in 4 weeks. ...whole new journey for me.
@@c.tucker95 First time I tore it I slipped and practically did the splits. My bottom hit the ground pretty hard. Repair was done in Jan 2022 and in April I tore it again. This time I misjudged the height of my chair and fell into the chair hard. For most this act should not have retorn it, but it did. I felt it happen and this time the tear is worse.
@@OTWesX Pain off and on. I have times when my hip feels totally fine but a few mins later, I can hardly put weight on it. One slight leg position or turn will set it off. Hoping this surgery will work. Heard only 4% of repairs need to be fixed with reconstruction so I hope my Dr is successful this time.
Im 2 months post OP and having sharp lower back pain. Not sure what the muscle is called. But my bum muscle is very stiff. Need to massage it multiple times a day
That pain you're getting in your quads after 2 years... did you ever tried massaging the scar tissue of the incision and the tender muscles around it.... if not that could cause tightness in your quad muscles.
Check out Dr. Tim Tollestrup. He is a chronic pain focused peripheral nerve surgeons. He may be able to help you with your residual pain. Having hip surgery can put you at high risk for peripheral nerve damage. I learned the hard way that the majority of medical professionals do not understand peripheral nerves or what to do with them when they cause pain. He helped me tremendously.
I know this might be a little different than this video, I'm 40 years old and I was struggling with a lot of pain on both of my hips; after having an MRI, my labrum was damaged beyond it could be repaired, I had both cam and pincer types of FAI, after evaluating between hip reshaping, resurfacing and hip replacement, my wife and I decided to go with bilateral hip replacement with a anterior approach, I had it done about 5 weeks ago, and I'm so happy to have had the surgery, it was hard to move around for the first couple weeks, but I'm Blessed that I'm almost 100% with mobility, I have no restrictions, I have no pain at all, my back is not sore anymore, and the recovery has been quite rapid; thanks to Dr. Pomeroy and all the Orthoindy staff, they were amazing all through this process.
That’s great recovery. Hip replacement has a faster recovery than labral tear recovery. You can start walking right after hip replacement you can’t walk for a month after labral tear. Wishing you all the best get out there and enjoy those new titanium babies
Good to hear. I have labrum damage and severe loss of cartilage in my 6th decade. I hope the doctors will agree to THR soon. My pain is very high in my lower buttocks and lateral thigh.
Thank you for closing the loop on your surgery journey!
Thank you for posting your experience. I am possibly looking at this type of surgery on both hips as well, and it helps me to know what I may have to go through, how to prepare, what to expect and questions to ask my own surgeon. Glad you're doing much better.
My right hip has been snapping cracking and popping for just over 10yrs now and has gotten so much worse, bow my left is doing the same. I have been fighting to get a diagnosis for all these years and FINALLY was dx with a torn riggt hip labrum and am meeting a surgeon in 2wks and so happy to he at this point. The pain in my hips are unbearable at times. When my hip pops it feels like the whole hip shofts out of place and i drop. Now, i know its not actually moving out of place, but i cant take it anymore. So when i came across your videos about this i was happy to see a before & after, basically. I know the surgery isnt going to fix me 100%, i know its going to suck, but i also have osteoarthritis in my hips, so idk if it will be this surgery or a replacment surgery because im so damaged.
Thank you for being honest about the recovery process, the cons of the surgery, everything. I appreciate it because youve givencmore insight than what google can provide
I just had my Right Labrum repaired last week and tomorrow is my Right Hip PAO! Congrats on finishing your journey! I'll be hitting half way in no time!
All these videos have been super helpful! Thank you :)
Last August I had my right hip done and right now I am 3 weeks post left hip surgery. Thank you for this video!
Thank you for sharing.
I think the hardest part for me in the beginning was not being able to run at all or workout without being in pain. I was medically discharged from the military last Friday.
Overall, for me, I’m in more pain now than before my surgery in 2021. I did not have lower back or leg pains before this and now some days even walking around is very painful…..
Thanks so much for all your videos I have my surgery scheduled for the 29th of June and you’ve helped a lot. I struggle with back pain and hip pain for 8 years. I can’t thank you enough for all your tips and tricks. So helpful to know what I’m getting myself into.
Hi! I had my Right Labrum repaired last week and tomorrow is my Right Hip PAO as well!! Good luck and may you recover rapidly!!!
Hi, wishing you a speedy recovery! Would you mind sharing your recovery journey? I also have hip pain and back pain on my right side - was diagnosed with labral tear and FAI. I'm so tired of being uncomfortable that i'm even considering surgery.
@@kaigrant88how are you now
I had my hip repair for my back due to a work related injury. Now I’m wondering if I’ll be able to return to the job I love the most. Made me good $$$
It's great to hear other people's experiences, and I wish I'd done more research pre-surgery as I may have decided against it, despite 12 months of conservative treatments, physio and PT not working. I'm 18 months post hip arthroscopy with labral repair and reduction of the femoral head, and still not better. In some ways it's improved, but in others, not at all. I'll probably need a replacement at some stage, but super worried about that because the recovery from this has been horrendous and it's apparently far less invasive than the arthroscopic repair. I can't run at all - not even 10 meters without pain. I do work out, and can use the cross trainer, stepper and spin bike at least, but pain is constant day in, day out. The underlying cause for me is EDS though, so each person's situation is unique.
Thanks for sharing this. I had my hip arthroscopy done in DEC 2021 and I completely regret having it done. My pain levels are worse now than it was before the surgery. Before my surgery i didn’t have any problems walking up and down stairs. And also, I had no lower back pain before. But now, it’s difficult to go up and down stairs. And sometimes very difficult to walk around.
I’m recovering from my 2nd right hip arthroscopy in 2 years and the recovery is going so slow. I’m behind on my protocol and still can’t walk without crutches for anything more than 2 minutes. I get pain in my groin when I try to. Thank you for all your videos! I’m hoping this pain goes away because before the surgery it hurt to walk at all. I’m scared I’m just gonna always have pain when I walk
How's it going now?
Do you be here sometimes?
Thanks Holly
Hi Holly... I don't know if you'll see this, but I'm contemplating hip surgery after my baby is born. I had some back issues 2 years ago and bought a teeter inversion table, have you ever tried one of those? I am sure it helped heal my herniated disc as well as relieve some of my hip pain. I cannot use it right now due to being pregnant, but boy I sure want to. I no longer have much back pain. I still have hip issues though. The teeter got me walking again though! Well I hope things are going well for you. Thanks for these videos I will return to them in a few months.
Have you tried IMS for the quad spasms? Also not sure what your lower back issue is look into prolotherapy. If your back keeps going out it can stabilize it it works great
I am three weeks post right hip repair. My number one question after following all of your videos is so you recommend me getting off the crutches sooner than later? I feel like I can walk with moderate pain but my PT said no…advice?
it sounds like you have some problems with your core stability in regards to your back and perhaps there's some scar tissue in your hips that needs to be worked out. The hip is just one piece of the puzzle and there are many things that can contribute to back pain that aren't addressed in physical therapy. It may just be the way you're sitting, but your shoulders do seem a little rounded forward to me, and something like that can definitely contribute to back pain. This is called upper cross syndrome. In regards to the hip, that could be a mobilization issue due to scar tissue build up and a massage therapist / lots of mobility work might be able to work that out. You could also have some dysfunction in your pelvic floor due to the labral tears. You can also get a foam roller and roll your quads and hams and get a thera cane or a massage ball to push on trigger points.
Some things you can look up and try them out to see if you can find some relief:
Trigger point therapy / myofascial release
Anti flexion anti rotation core exercises
Upper Cross Syndrome Corrective Exercises
Stuart McGill
Foam rolling
Kinetic chains
Pelvic Floor Physical therapy
In my own experience treating my own pain, I found that I best reduced pain by looking at my body as an entire unit, instead of focusing on one part and thinking all my problems came from that part. As always with any exercise, start very slow and very light and build your way up slowly. Also, in my experience, the medical professionals I've seen in regards to my pain have been inadequate in treating it, it's just something I had to research for myself and figure out myself.
I love the way you have explained everything in detail!! I am48 had a hip replacement done in Feb , I am getting better slowly but still the mobility is not that great as due to muscle weakness I am still limping and my knee hurts my surgeon gave me a steroid shot in the knee to help me rehabilitate my hip as he said the week muscles from the thigh are hitting the knee cap .But to be honest 3 months down and it still hurts during and after exercise and I take a painkiller to reduce the pain .
I am hoping that this goes away soon and I will be pain free
When you run, where do you get pain afterward?
Hi Holly, thanks for sharing your story. Did you have MR arthrogram to identify the labrum tear and what was your experience of it?
Hey I just had one last Thursday 10/21/22 honestly it was a bit painful but it was over quick. It's more uncomfortable than anything and just you feel very full in the joint because of the contrast.
Have you tried trigger point injections manipulative massage chiropractic adjustments custom orthotics? From what I understand anytime you have a hip manipulated. It’s not going to match the other side perfectly and everything kind of starts with your feet.. i’ve also noticed certain foods make my joints hurt like tomato anything. Catch-up. Actual plain tomato. And everything in between. One tomato will make my joints pop and hurt for a week. And some people like pasta pizza red sauce well I try to avoid it. and it’s impossible to avoid wheat barley and rye, but there are studies that show avoiding them is likely to reduce inflammation in your spinal cord. I need a magic pill that allows me to eat a bland fuel diet, and forget that food tastes good.
Have you tried the FAI fix program for you hip issues? I have a similar issue and I’ve been putting off the surgery lol. Just wanted to know if more conservative methods would work like changing your running gait, stretching, foam rolling, cryo, wearing zero drop shoes, etc.
Im 7 months post op left hip artho and I hoped it would fix it. However, I still cant do a lot of thing I once did and Im only 31. I still have very little hope because of the pain I have is still the same pain point. The flare ups maybe less of an unactive person. Ive been taking it easier since my hip/back issue. But I like to be active and thats an issue. I may be looking for another solution to my issue.
Im 5 months out. Glad I did the surgery. Might recommend swimming especially back stroke. Swimming at the pool is so good for me and then the hottub. Take care. OH and consider a massage for your back. That sucker may be tight as hell like mine Is
acupunture/deep needle
Quads being sore and if your side of your hamstrings are hurting and sharp pains could be IT Band syndrome starting.
Thanks so much for sharing your journey. I am probably going to have similar surgery in June. You mentioned pain after running. Is that in your hip? Or your back? I’m a runner and am desperately hoping I can run after surgery. I don’t have back issues, just one hip.
What happened with your hip, I'm curious
Please look at fai fix don’t just rush into surgery
How are you now
I'm 44...had both knees and left hip already replaced. My right hip is heading down to your path of surgery....would you recommend just a replacement if able considering the chronic issues I have and your experience?
Thanks and happy healing.
Hey Matt what did you end up deciding and how are you now?
I am currently a little over 3 months post arthroscopy on my right hip. I also have the tight quads. It's so weird
Hi, do the quads also hurt? I had a surgery too on my left leg, and the quads felt fine for 3 months, but one day started to be tight (?) in a way that makes me think sometimes my left leg is bigger than the non-operated one, and eventually hurts a bit when I walk for too much... How come it felt fine in the first place and now gone worse :(
I am having a similar procedure in two weeks, my Doctor pretty much said no more running and that I would have to find another way to exercise.
Swimming
How about now? Is that getting better?
Do you do pilates? I just had the surgery and I teach pilates, so I'm hoping that helps.
Thanks for the update. Did they say your lower back pain was from your hips? Like a nerve? I had my Rt hip repaired in Jan but I tore it again and need a labral replacement now. Scheduled in 4 weeks. ...whole new journey for me.
Good luck with your surgery coming up. May I ask how you tore your labrum to begin with!? Mine is torn as well.
@@c.tucker95 First time I tore it I slipped and practically did the splits. My bottom hit the ground pretty hard. Repair was done in Jan 2022 and in April I tore it again. This time I misjudged the height of my chair and fell into the chair hard. For most this act should not have retorn it, but it did. I felt it happen and this time the tear is worse.
@@alyssadiceflipper5201 omg I'm so sorry. How are you feeling?
@@OTWesX Pain off and on. I have times when my hip feels totally fine but a few mins later, I can hardly put weight on it. One slight leg position or turn will set it off. Hoping this surgery will work. Heard only 4% of repairs need to be fixed with reconstruction so I hope my Dr is successful this time.
@@alyssadiceflipper5201 I hope this one works out. Please keep us updated as well. You got this!
Im 2 months post OP and having sharp lower back pain. Not sure what the muscle is called. But my bum muscle is very stiff. Need to massage it multiple times a day
I highly recommend you learn about the SI Joints, as I suspect you may have SI Joint dysfunction.
Go to an good osteopath
That pain you're getting in your quads after 2 years... did you ever tried massaging the scar tissue of the incision and the tender muscles around it.... if not that could cause tightness in your quad muscles.
As an instructor I would say that the correct exercise will sort the back. You need to study the information is out there. This is not a criticism.
Check out Dr. Tim Tollestrup. He is a chronic pain focused peripheral nerve surgeons. He may be able to help you with your residual pain. Having hip surgery can put you at high risk for peripheral nerve damage. I learned the hard way that the majority of medical professionals do not understand peripheral nerves or what to do with them when they cause pain. He helped me tremendously.
Hi !
Where are you from?
Where you did your surgery?
hmmm.... i am seeing the orthopedic surgeon next week
Am I hearing a New Jersey ex-pat accent here?
Sounds like your lateral femoral cutaneous nerves.