Hip Pain Treatment Specialist in San Ramon CA

At Golden State Medical Center, we understand the many causes of hip pain, as well as their impacts on your quality of life. Whether your hip pain is occurring as a result of muscle strains, arthritis, trauma or injuries, or diseases such as hip labral tears, femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), or hip dysplasia, our team is available to provide personalized care for your specific needs.

In addition, our team is experienced in treating bursitis, an inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs (bursae) that are responsible for cushioning the hip joint, and tendonitis, which is inflammation or irritation of the tendons.

We also specialize in diagnosing and treating more complex causes of hip pain, such as infections, tumors, osteonecrosis, and nerve entrapment. We are equipped with a range of state-of-the-art technology and a team of highly skilled professionals available to ensure you receive the best possible care.

Factors such as aging, obesity, improper posture, poor physical conditioning, and physically demanding or repetitive work can increase a person’s risk of experiencing hip pain. Therefore, we offer comprehensive preventive care services, including weight management, physical therapy, and advice on proper posture and work ergonomics.

Hip pain is capable of significantly impacting various aspects of your quality of life and daily activities. Recognizing serious hip pain that requires urgent medical attention is crucial to prevent further complications.

If you have experienced a hip injury accompanied by an audible pop or crack, or if your hip appears deformed, it could indicate a fracture or dislocation. Such conditions are considered serious and require immediate medical attention.

Intense or sudden hip pain, accompanied by swelling, redness, or warmth in the hip area, could be a result of an infection or septic arthritis. These are serious conditions necessitating immediate medical attention at our center. Persistent hip pain that doesn’t improve or is severe enough to interfere with your daily activities could be due to conditions like osteoarthritis, bursitis, or tendinitis.

Hip pain radiating into your groin or down your leg could be due to conditions such as hip osteoarthritis or sciatica. Our healthcare providers can evaluate and treat these conditions effectively.

Severe conditions that can lead to hip pain include hip fractures, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, hip impingement, tendonitis, or bursitis. Infections and avascular necrosis, a condition characterized by the loss of blood flow to the hip bone, can also cause severe hip pain and damage.

At Golden State Medical Center, we understand how debilitating hip pain can be and how crucial it is to determine whether the pain stems from your muscles or joints for proper diagnosis and treatment. The complexity of the hip region can make this challenging, but our experienced and knowledgeable medical professionals are here to guide you through the process.

Muscle pain in the hip area can result from strains, sprains, overuse, trauma, or an improper warm-up before exercising. This pain is typically localized to a specific muscle group or region around the hip and is described as a dull ache. It may be accompanied by tightness, stiffness, or muscle spasms and could worsen with activity or when pressure is applied to the affected area.

Joint pain is often caused by conditions such as arthritis, hip fractures, bursitis, or tendinitis. This pain is usually located in the joint itself and can be more intense and sharp than muscle pain. It often becomes worse with joint activity and may be accompanied by a grinding or popping sensation with movement.

Age, activity level, associated trauma, and imaging tests are some of the other considerations that can help differentiate between muscle and joint hip pain. For instance, muscle pain is more common in younger individuals and those leading an active lifestyle, while joint pain is more prevalent in older adults and may follow an injury.

Should your hip pain be persistent, severe, or accompanied by concerning symptoms such as fever, swelling, or inability to bear weight, it is crucial to seek medical attention promptly. Our medical professionals can help diagnose and treat the source of your hip pain effectively, preventing further complications.

Hip pain can significantly interfere with an individual’s mobility and overall quality of life. It can arise from various causes, from injuries to underlying medical conditions, and that’s why we offer physical rehabilitation therapy.

Our skilled physical therapists conduct a comprehensive assessment to determine the root cause of your hip pain. We evaluate range of motion, muscle strength, gait patterns, and posture to identify biomechanical impairments and muscle imbalances that may exacerbate your hip pain.

We use various manual techniques, including joint mobilization and soft tissue mobilization, to release tight muscles, improve flexibility, and restore proper joint alignment, reducing pain and stiffness.

We design personalized exercise programs to strengthen weak muscles and improve flexibility, as well as to enhance balance. These exercises focus on the hip joint and surrounding structures to increase stability and reduce pain.

Our therapists utilize a variety of modalities, like electrical stimulation or heat/cold therapy, to reduce inflammation, promote healing, and alleviate pain in the hip joint.

For hip pain related to gait abnormalities, our physical therapists assess walking patterns and prescribe orthotics or exercises to correct biomechanics, reduce pain, and improve mobility.

We provide regular home exercises that are essential for maintaining the benefits of physical therapy and preventing the recurrence of pain. Our therapists provide detailed instructions and supervision to ensure exercises are performed correctly and safely.

At Golden State Medical Center, we believe in empowering our patients. We educate patients about the causes and management of their hip pain and guide lifestyle modifications, posture correction, and pain-relieving techniques. For more information, contact us or book an appointment online. We are located at 2551 San Ramon Valley Blvd. Suite 108. San Ramon, CA 94583. We serve patients from San Ramon CA, Dublin CA, Blackhawk CA, Danville CA, Alamo CA, Diablo CA, Dougherty CA, Tassajara CA, Livermore CA, and Pleasanton CA.