What's a "hip pointer" injury and how serious is it?

Hip pointer is where a person has the bony part of the hip (the part that sticks out by the waist) hit something or got hit by an object. such as a helmet, a knee or elbow, or the basketball court. They hurt a-freakin lot! some are not serious while others bruise and swell up nasty. but usually wont keep someone out for a long time.

What Is A Hip Pointer Injury?

A hip pointer injury is extremely painful, acute injury to the iliac crest of the pelvis. The injury causes bleeding into the abdominal muscles, which attach to the iliac crest. The bone and overlying muscle are often bruised, and the pain can be intense. Pain may be felt when walking, laughing, coughing, or even breathing deeply.

What Causes A Hip Pointer Injury?

Hip pointers are the result of a direct blow to the iliac crest, whether from a direct hit from a helmet, or a hard fall. Hip pointers are common in contact sports such as football, and soccer.
What Is The Treatment For A Hip Pointer Injury?

For immediate relief, follow the treatment plan.
Rest from aggravating activities for the first 1 to 2 weeks, is the only real way to heal a Hip pointer. Ice and medication can be helpful to reduce pain and inflammation for the first 7 to 10 days after the injury.
It's important that the athlete not return to quickly to activity. If he still has pain or tenderness, he is liable to compensate by altering his gait and technique. The result is another injury to another body part.