Hip Pain Treatment
Your hips play a central role in your mobility, which is made abundantly clear when pain strikes. FIX Medical Group in San Diego, California the team can help you overcome hip pain, restoring your ability to make your way in the world without discomfort. If you’re struggling with hip pain, call the nearest office or use the online booking feature to schedule an appointment.
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How is the hip joint structured?
To better understand hip pain, it’s helpful to step back and take a look at what makes up these large joints. Your hips are ball-and-socket joints where two bones come together — your femur and your acetabulum, which is the socket that accommodates the femoral head.
A group of ligaments tethers your femur to your socket to stabilize the joint and form a joint capsule, which is lined by a membrane called your synovium. Your hip also contains bursae sacs, which provide cushioning within the joint and reduce friction.
Helping support your hips are groups of muscles and tendons, as well as cartilage, which facilitate movement.
What are the most common causes of hip pain?
The most common causes of hip pain include:
Arthritis
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition in which the cartilage in your hips begins to break down, leaving your bones to rub together, creating pain and inflammation. Rheumatoid arthritis, which is an autoimmune disorder, can attack your synovium, which also leads to pain and inflammation.
Dislocation
Ball-and-socket joints are more susceptible to dislocation, and your hips are no different. If the femoral head is forced out of the socket, it’s considered dislocated. While temporary, hip dislocations can cause ongoing pain as the joint is more prone to the problem.
Bursitis
If the fluid-filled bursae sacs that cushion the tendons, bones, and muscles in your hip become inflamed, it can lead to considerable issues with pain.
Hip fractures
Hip fractures are fairly common among those who are losing bone density, often due to osteoporosis.
Whatever the cause of your hip pain, the good news is that there are solutions at FIX Medical Group.
How is hip pain treated?
If you’re struggling with hip pain, the team at FIX Medical Group offers several effective solutions, which include:
- Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy
- Cupping
- ARPwave®
- K-Laser®
- Ozone therapy
- Massage therapy
- Sports therapy
- Active release technique (ART®)
- Chiropractic care
Often, the team uses a combination of these noninvasive therapies to bring you relief and restore your mobility.
The team may also recommend at-home care to help with your hip pain, including:
- At-home exercises
- Weight loss recommendations, if applicable
- Activity restrictions to rest your hip
- Hot and cold therapies
For experienced management of your hip pain, call FIX Medical Group or use the online booking feature to schedule an appointment today.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hip Pain
What Are the Most Common Causes of Hip Pain?
Hip pain can be caused by arthritis, muscle strains, tendon irritation, sports injuries, overuse, inflammation, poor movement patterns, or age-related joint wear. In active San Diego patients, hip pain often develops from running, hiking, cycling, golf, or long hours sitting at work.
What Treatments Are Available for Hip Pain in San Diego?
Non-surgical hip pain treatment in San Diego may include chiropractic care, sports therapy, corrective exercises, massage therapy, regenerative medicine, shockwave therapy, and movement-based rehabilitation. At FIX Medical Group, the goal is to reduce pain, improve mobility, and treat the root cause whenever possible.
What Does Hip Pain Feel Like?
Hip pain may feel like a dull ache, sharp pain, stiffness, tenderness, or pinching sensation. It can also radiate into the groin, thigh, lower back, or buttock. Some patients notice pain when walking, climbing stairs, sitting too long, or getting in and out of a car.
Is Hip Pain Always Caused by Injury?
No. Hip pain is not always caused by a sudden injury. It can also come from arthritis, inflammation, muscle imbalance, poor posture, overuse, gait problems, or compensation from back, knee, or foot issues. That is why a full movement evaluation can be so helpful.
Do I Need Surgery for Hip Pain Treatment in San Diego?
Not always. Many cases of hip pain improve with non-surgical treatment such as sports therapy, chiropractic care, regenerative medicine, shockwave therapy, and corrective exercise. Surgery is usually considered only when conservative options have not helped or the joint damage is severe.
Can Hip Pain Be Related to Back or Knee Problems?
Yes. Hip pain often connects to the lower back, pelvis, knees, or feet. If one area is not moving well, another area may compensate. At FIX Medical Group, we look at the full body so we can identify the real source of pain and build a plan that supports long-term relief.
