Hip Pain
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Newhope Joint and Spine
Phuong Q. Tien, MD
Pain Management located in Westminster, CA
Arthritis, inflammation, or a traumatic hip injury can all cause chronic pain and limit your activities. At Newhope Joint and Spine, experienced interventional pain management physician Phuong Q. Tien, MD, can help. At the Westminster, California, pain management clinic, Dr. Tien focuses on conservative and minimally invasive techniques to ease chronic hip pain and improve your hip’s range of motion. She offers on-site, state-of-the-art diagnostic technologies to identify the root cause of your hip pain and give you the answers you need. Schedule a hip pain evaluation today by calling Newhope Joint and Spine or booking a consultation online now.
Hip Pain Q & A
What causes hip pain?
Acute and chronic hip pain can be the result of an injury, age-related deterioration of the hip joint, or an underlying medical condition. Some of the most common causes of hip pain include:
- Arthritis
- Sprains
- Fractures
- Inflammation
- Muscle tears
- Frequent dislocation
You can also develop chronic hip pain if degenerative changes in your hip joint pinches the surrounding nerves.
When should I seek treatment for hip pain?
Problems with your hip can result in persistent pain in the joint itself or pain that radiates down into your groin or thighs. You may also notice symptoms in the area surrounding the joint, such as:
- Swelling
- Redness
- Limited range of motion
If chronic hip pain is interfering with your mobility, it’s important that you undergo a thorough medical evaluation of your hip joint to prevent a worsening of your pain or disability. This is especially true if you notice persistent swelling in your hip or if the joint becomes deformed.
How is hip pain diagnosed?
To get a better understanding of the cause of your hip pain, Dr. Tien physically examines your hip joint, evaluating your range of motion and mobility. She may recommend blood work to rule out underlying infections and imaging tests to get a closer look at the inner structures of your hip joint.
Imaging tests may include:
- MRI
- X-rays
- CT scan
Once Dr. Tien determines the source of your hip pain, she creates a treatment plan that focuses on reducing pain and preventing a worsening of your condition.
How is hip pain treated?
If your hip pain is the result of muscle strains or inflammation, Dr. Tien may recommend pain relievers and anti-inflammatory medication. Physical therapy can also help you strengthen the muscles that support your hip joint to reduce pain and improve your hip’s range of motion.
When hip pain is due to arthritis or other degenerative condition, Dr. Tien provides injectable treatments that deliver anesthetic and anti-inflammatory medicines directly into the affected joint. This treatment can also reduce pain caused by pinched or compressed nerves.
If your hip joint is severely damaged by an injury or degenerative disease, you may be a good candidate for hip replacement surgery. Dr. Tien works with you to keep your pain well-controlled before and after such a surgery.
If chronic hip pain is limiting what you can do, it’s time to schedule a consultation at Newhope Joint and Spine. You can book a consultation with Dr. Tien online or by calling the office today.
