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What is thigh pain

my mom has sevre pain from her mid thigh up past her hip and when she raises her shoulder what is this
( 8 Jan 2008)

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Thigh and hip pain are often associated with aging, fractures, and diseases like arthritis, injury to a muscle or tendon due to fall or overuse. It would be advisable to consult a specialist to know the exact cause for the pain.

Try these home remedies to ease her pain -  

  • Rub tea tree oil in the direction of the gravity means downwards direction that is massage starting from hips, upper thigh moving towards the knee.


  • Mix clove oil with coconut oil in equal proportions massage in a similar fashion to relieve the pain.
  • Include liberal amounts of ginger in your daily diet as it has excellent pain killing properties.
  • For better circulation in the legs place around 6cms high cushion beneath them and sleep straight on the back.


  • Avoid long standing hours and any other activity which puts extra pressure and stress on the paining region.
answered by Dr S on 18 Jan 2008, 12:31:13

 

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