Recovery

Ibuprofen, which is available over the counter, can be used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation.Your childshould also rest the affected leg until symptoms have passed.

Massaging the affected hip and applying heat may also help to reduce your child's hip pain.

It usually takes a couple of weeks to recover from irritable hip, although your GP may recommend that your child does not play sport or take part in any strenuous activities for at least another two weeks following treatment. This is to reduce the chances of irritable hip returning.

Swimming is a good way to strengthen the joint and get it moving again.

A follow-up appointment may be needed up to six months later. This is to rule out other hip conditions that can also cause pain, stiffness and a limp.

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Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 21 Dec 2018