This post is a response to a reader question about my pregnancy and torn hip labrum. But first I want to announce that I created a hip pain resource page listing all my postings regarding this injury in chronological order and grouped around pain management and pregnancy. You will find it much easier to follow [...]
The short answer is no. A torn hip labrum (or any labral tear) cannot heal itself. However, when most people are asking this question, they are more interested in whether the pain of a torn hip labrum will disappear over time. The answer to that question is “it depends.” Quick overview on your hip labrum [...]
A reader recently sent me an email asking how my torn hip labrum is doing with my pregnancy. Prior to getting pregnancy, the pain level on my hip is probably in the range of 2-3 (on a scale of 1-10 with 10 the most painful). Hence, my doctor does not think surgery would help with my [...]
This post is a discussion of the type of hip exercises (including hip stretches) I do at home for my torn hip labrum to manage the pain. Please note that I am not a doctor or a personal trainer. I have no idea what is the severity of your hip injury. These are examples of hip exercises that worked for me.