The Many Causes of Hip Pain

hip joint

Hip pain and hip arthritis can be a significant limiting factor in your life.  It can make putting on your socks and shoes a chore and make every step up the stairs a painful step.  Fortunately, not all hip pain means you need a hip replacement!  We are happy to discuss with you the causes of hip pain and how to treat it whether your problem is related to your hip joint, the muscles in your leg or even your back.  If you are having hip pain in Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Holly Springs or any where in the triangle we are happy to evaluate you.

back

A common source of hip pain can be related to your back. Patients with pinched nerves from there back can often feel pain in their hip even without any pain in their back at all.

bursitis

Another common area of pain is the outside of the hip. This area can cause pain while walking or sleeping on your side. Often this can be treated with physical therapy or an injection.