Pain in hips and legs

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Asked for Male, 77 Years

My father has a bent posture while walking..over a period of time, he has pain in hips and legs...he experiences pain while lying down in bed..when he gets up and walks..pain is relieved. Please advise.

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Dr. Utpal Subhash Sheth Orthopedist 19 yrs exp Mumbai Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Utpal Subhash Sheth

Orthopedist 19 yrs exp Mumbai

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This is more muscles related pain due to leading a sedentary lifestyle. Unfortunately the more one rests the more one will get pain and then they will rest more.

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ask him to take breaks every 20-25 minutes. use a walker at appropriate height (elbow level) while walking to keep an upright posture. give him 2-3 pillows and arrange them in T fashion.

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