Hip pain can make everyday activities like rising from a chair or bending to tie your shoe seem impossible. The team at Boston Pain Clinic in Hyde Park, Massachusetts, provides evidence-based treatment and solutions for all types of hip pain. Don’t wait to seek treatment for hip pain; call the office or request an appointment online today.
The hip is a large, ball-and-socket joint that connects your pelvis to the head of your thigh bone (femur). Healthy hips are essential for performing a wide range of movements, including walking and climbing stairs.
When a disease or injury affects your hip, it may cause pain in the joint, thigh, or groin. You may only experience hip pain during activity, or it can wake you up in the middle of the night. Regardless of the type of hip pain you experience, it’s important to seek treatment right away.
The team evaluates and treats a variety of conditions that cause hip pain, including:
The most common cause of long-term hip pain is arthritis — or joint inflammation. The most prevalent types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Osteoarthritis, which is the most common form, causes wear-and-tear damage to the cartilage in your hip. Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease that causes your immune system to attack the joint lining.
Hip fractures are especially common in older adults who have osteoporosis, a disease that causes your bones to weaken and break easily. Hip fractures usually require surgery.
The bursa is a fluid-filled sac that cushions your hip joint. Bursitis involves inflammation in the bursa that leads to hip pain.
Tendonitis is the most common cause of short-lived or acute hip pain. This occurs when the tendons in your hip become irritated and inflamed, usually because of overuse from exercise.
After the team at Boston Pain Clinic has made an accurate diagnosis, the team develops individualized solutions that address the specific cause of your hip pain. They put together a plan of conservative treatments, such as:
These tests provide the team with a detailed view of the inside of your hip to help them determine the underlying problem.
After they have an accurate diagnosis, the team develops an individualized treatment plan that addresses the specific cause of your hip pain. They put together a plan of conservative treatments, such as:
To find relief from hip pain, call Boston Pain Clinic or request an appointment online today.