Arthritis in the hip!

grunewar · #1 (**permalink**) Mon Jun 29, 2009, 02:50pm

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Originally Posted by KJUmp

I experienced severe pain in my hip after games and that was with extra streching, applying both Aspercreme and Icy Hot, Advil, and wearing not only compression pants but 2 pair of compression shorts.

If nothing else, you certainly are dedicated!

ILMalti · #2 (**permalink**) Tue Jun 30, 2009, 07:53am

Also look into natural remedies, Example Viatmin B (ALL), flax seed, etc etc and other natural remedies. there is a large quatity of information on the web, you will need to filter a lot of junk however. Always check with your Dr. first to ensure no side effects or interactions with current medication. Remember that natural remedies take time and are not instanteneous.

You could also keep your enthusiasm alive by teaching younger officials and perhaps officiate slower games. It would be a total waste to throw 25 years of experience away.
Best of luck

mbyron · #3 (**permalink**) Tue Jun 30, 2009, 08:28am

I strongly encourage anyone with medical issues to consult a licensed medical professional. The internet is rife with crappy advice, and this forum shouldn't be, well, a forum for it.

Also, be careful: it's one thing to report what worked for you, but it is illegal to dispense medical advice without a license.

ILMalti · #4 (**permalink**) Tue Jun 30, 2009, 08:47am

You are 100% right MBYRON. this is a basketball forum.

I too "strongly encourage anyone with medical issues to consult a licensed medical professional. "

Thank you once again

Texas Aggie · #5 (**permalink**) Wed Jul 01, 2009, 12:51pm

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it is illegal to dispense medical advice without a license

I wouldn't get too technical. The statutes generally require that one holds themselves out as a physician and also take a fee. Plus, there are additional elements that generally fall under the term, mens rea (google it). Saying, "I'd recommend you take advil for that" isn't illegal in most jurisdictions.