Hip Pain Treatment, Symptoms, and Causes

Throughout your life, your hip sees a lot of activity. Walking, running, jumping, dancing and anything you do on your two legs will employ some hip action. The great news is, the hip can withstand a lot of wear and tear without any issues — but it’s not indestructible. After years of usage, the cartilage can wear down, resulting in damage to this critical joint. Your hip is also susceptible to injury from a fall or accident. All of these issues can lead to hip pain.

When you’ve got sore hips, it may be time to seek out professional medical assistance. The team at Spine INAte wants to see you up and about. That’s why we make it our goal to provide accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment, so you can regain full mobility and live your life pain-free.

What Is Hip Pain?

Hip pain is a broad term that can cover a wide range of conditions or injuries. This pivotal joint allows you to do many activities because of its ability to withstand repeated motions over years of use. The hip is a ball-and-socket joint — in fact, it’s the body’s largest, connecting the femur to the hip bone to allow for fluid movement. This region also consists of cartilage, muscles, ligaments, tendons and other soft tissue. Any problems that arise with these parts of the hip can lead to pain.

Causes of Hip Pain

Although hip pain can indicate a serious medical issue, most of the time, some common conditions or injuries create this discomfort. Some of the most prevalent issues we see include:

Arthritis: There are several types of arthritis, but the forms that most commonly affect the hip are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, which lead to inflammation of the hip joint.

Fractures: Age or injuries can lead to the hip bones breaking.

Bursitis: Sacs of liquid ease the friction between tissues in the hip joint. These bursae can become inflamed due to overuse.

Tendinitis: Repetitive stress from overuse can cause tendons to become irritated or inflamed.

Strain or Sprain: Repeated activity can also put a strain on muscles, tendons and ligaments.

Hip Labral Tear: A labral tear is a rip that can occur in the cartilage located in the outside rim of the hip socket.

Dislocation: When the femur becomes displaced from the hip socket, it can be excruciating.

Pinched Nerves: A number of nerves run through this region of the leg. When they are compressed by bone or tissue, it causes pain.

First Signs of Hip Problems

Some people have hip problems and don’t even know it. Diagnosing an issue with your hip is essential. Not only can this prevent costly medical treatments, but it could also save you from surgical intervention. Here are some early signs you may have a hip problem you should be aware of:

Pain or discomfort in the groin area
Over-the-counter meds bring no extended relief
Reduced range of motion
Development of a limp

Symptoms Associated With Hip Pain

You can treat some hip pain with rest and over-the-counter pain meds. However, you should know the signs that indicate it’s time to seek medical attention, such as:

Intense pain in the hip, thigh, groin or buttocks
Any deformity of the joint
Inability to move your hip or leg
Inability to put weight on your leg
Swelling
Signs of infection such as chills, fever or redness

What do we do?

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Treatment for Hip Pain in Central New Jersey

At Spine INA, we customize our treatment plans to address your hip pain effectively. This begins with an accurate diagnosis and continues until we find a treatment plan that will get you back doing the things you love. We initially focus on conservative treatment options, which could include a combination of physical therapy, medication and hot or cold compresses. We might also employ one of our regenerative medicine techniques, like platelet-rich plasma injections.

Treatment options might include:

If your pain does not go away, we may have to use a least or minimally invasive surgical procedure. However, you will be fully informed about all treatment options every step of the way, so you can make an informed choice.

Visit Spine INA

If hip pain is causing problems in your everyday life, then it’s time to contact Spine INA in New Jersey. We have three locations that can provide you with top quality care.