CONDITION OVERVIEW
Hip pain is a common complaint that can be caused by a wide range of problems, from inflammation and overuse injuries to degenerative joint disease. The hip is a durable ball-and-socket joint, but it can be susceptible to conditions like bursitis, tendinitis, labral tears, and arthritis. This pain can limit your mobility and affect simple activities like walking, climbing stairs, or sleeping. Our goal is to accurately diagnose the true source of your hip pain and provide advanced, non-surgical treatments to restore function, manage pain, and improve your quality of life.
ROOT CAUSES
Hip pain can arise from structures inside the joint (like arthritis or labral tears) or outside the joint (like bursitis or tendinitis). Identifying the correct cause is key to effective treatment.
Inflammation of the bursa, a fluid-filled sac on the outside point of the hip. This typically causes sharp, intense pain on the *side* of the hip, often worse at night.
"Wear-and-tear" osteoarthritis is a primary cause of chronic hip pain, typically felt deep in the groin or front of the thigh, causing stiffness and aching.
Overuse or injury to the tendons and muscles around the hip, such as gluteal tendinitis or a hip flexor strain, causing pain with specific movements.
Damage to the cartilage (labrum) that lines the hip socket, often causing a sharp, catching pain in the groin, and a feeling of instability or clicking.
RECOGNIZING THE SIGNS
Hip pain symptoms vary widely depending on the cause. Pain can be felt deep in the groin, on the outside (lateral) part of the hip, or in the buttock.
Pain isn't just in one spot. It can be deep in the groin (arthritis, labral tear), on the side (bursitis), or in the buttock (sciatica, piriformis syndrome).
Difficulty with movements like putting on socks and shoes, getting in and out of a car, or rotating the leg.
Pain that flares up after walking, running, climbing stairs, or standing for a long time, and often feels better with rest.
Pain that worsens when you lie on the affected side in bed, a classic sign of hip bursitis.
As the condition progresses, the pain may cause you to develop a limp to avoid putting your full weight on the affected hip.
A popping, clicking, or catching sensation deep within the hip during movement, often indicating a labral tear.
Whether your pain is a sharp pain on the side of your hip (bursitis), a deep ache in the groin (arthritis), or a catching sensation (labral tear), you don't have to live with it. We specialize in advanced, non-surgical diagnostics and treatments to identify the true source of your pain and help you stay active. Contact us to explore your options.