- 1). Rest and ice the injured hip. Stay off of your feet as often as possible after you injure your hip. Also try not to put pressure on the specific injured hip by lying on it. Sometimes the best and natural remedy for hip joint pain is rest. Rest will go a long way to the rebuilding process.
- 2). Take glucosamine sulfate as a nutritional supplement. It helps repair cartilage. Take chondroitin sulfate as a nutritional supplement. It helps repair cartilage. Take 1500 milligrams of vitamin C per day. It helps cross link the collagen fibers in cartilage to prevent its delamination. Delamination occurs when cartilage spreads apart. Often, at local stores, you can find a natural herbal pill that includes all of the above ingredients.
- 3). Do low-impact exercises. Try using an elliptical machine or exercise bike. If you have access to a swimming pool, swimming is a great way and pain-free way to exercise. Start out exercising only a little each day. Make sure to ice the hip after exercise.
- 4). Follow a stretching regiment to improve the hip's range of motion.