Relieve shoulder pain from rotator cuff injuries, tendonitis, arthritis, or overuse with personalized, non-surgical care from Integrative Sports & Spine. Our Southern California pain clinics, including Long Beach, Riverside, Alhambra, and City of Industry, focus on restoring movement and improving function.
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Most Hip pain treatments are completed within 30 minutes with minimal disruption.
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Most patients return to light daily activities within 24 to 72 hours following treatment.
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Shoulder Pain Treatment is available at our Southern California clinics - Long Beach, Alhambra, Riverside, and City of Industry.
The hip is a ball-and-socket joint designed to provide both stability and a wide range of motion, supported by cartilage, ligaments, tendons, bursae, and some of the strongest muscles in the body. Because it bears the weight of the body and endures repetitive stress throughout daily life, the hip is susceptible to a variety of issues, from tendon and bursa injuries to cartilage wear and nerve-related pain originating in the lower back.
Hip pain can stem from the joint itself, the surrounding soft tissues, or even nearby structures such as the lumbar spine or sacroiliac joint. At Integrative Sports & Spine, we prioritize a thorough diagnostic approach, combining your medical history, physical examination, neurological assessment, and imaging when needed, to pinpoint the exact source of your discomfort before recommending any treatment.
Based on the diagnosis, we develop a personalized care plan that may include hip joint or bursa injections, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, hyaluronic acid treatments, nerve blocks, trigger point injections, and targeted physical therapy. By addressing the root cause of your hip pain, our approach aims to reduce discomfort, restore mobility, and protect the joint for long-term function and activity.
Hip pain can originate from the joint, labrum, bursae, tendons, sacroiliac joint, or lumbar spine. Our precise evaluations ensure that treatments address the true source of your pain, not just the symptoms.
Many hip conditions including osteoarthritis, bursitis, tendinopathy, and labral irritation respond well to non-surgical therapies. We focus on restoring function and relieving pain while avoiding surgery whenever safely possible.
Our regenerative and injection-based treatments reduce inflammation, protect cartilage, and stimulate tissue repair. Combined with guided rehabilitation, they restore hip mobility, gait, and overall physical independence.
Targeted, interventional treatments provide more effective, lasting pain control than oral medications alone, helping minimize long-term drug use while preserving hip function and delaying or avoiding the need for joint replacement.
Hip Osteoarthritis
Degeneration of the cartilage in the hip joint causes stiffness, swelling, and persistent pain, particularly with walking, climbing stairs, or prolonged standing. Injections such as corticosteroids, hyaluronic acid, or platelet-rich plasma (PRP) help reduce inflammation, relieve discomfort, and support joint health while slowing progression.
Labral Tears
The labrum is a ring of cartilage that deepens the hip socket and stabilizes the joint. Tears, often caused by trauma or repetitive activity, produce sharp groin pain, clicking, or a feeling of instability. Injections target inflammation and pain, supporting rehabilitation to strengthen surrounding muscles and improve stability.
Trochanteric Bursitis (Greater Trochanter Pain Syndrome)
Inflammation of the bursa on the outside of the hip results in tenderness, swelling, and pain that worsens with lying on the affected side or walking. Corticosteroid injections directly reduce inflammation and allow patients to participate in stretching and strengthening exercises that relieve pressure on the bursa.
Hip Impingement (Femoroacetabular Impingement)
Structural abnormalities of the hip can cause impingement, damaging the labrum or cartilage and producing pain with movement. Injections reduce inflammation, relieve discomfort, and support conservative therapy aimed at improving hip mechanics and mobility.
Tendinopathies of the Hip
Chronic degeneration or overuse of tendons around the hip including gluteal tendons causes lateral hip pain, weakness, and difficulty with activities like climbing stairs or running. PRP injections and other targeted therapies help stimulate healing, reduce pain, and restore tendon function.
Post-Surgical Hip Pain
Pain that persists after hip arthroscopy, labral repair, or other hip procedures can result from inflammation, scar tissue, or joint irritation. Targeted injections help control pain and facilitate recovery by enabling safe rehabilitation and strengthening exercises.
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
Although not technically part of the hip, dysfunction in the SI joint can refer pain to the hip and groin. Injections into the sacroiliac joint reduce inflammation and interrupt pain signals, often combined with physical therapy to restore pelvic stability.
Preparation Guidelines•Avoid applying heat or ice to the hip region before your appointment.
• Wear or bring loose-fitting shorts or pants that can be easily moved to expose the hip and upper thigh.
• Bring a complete list of all medications, supplements, and blood thinners you are currently taking.
• Notify your pysician of any known allergies particularly to local anesthetics, corticosteroids, contrast dye, or hyaluronic acid products.
• Bring any existing MRI, X-ray, or ultrasound imaging of the hip, pelvis, or lumbar spine if available.
• Inform your physician if you have a known allergy to poultry products, as some hyaluronic acid formulations are derived from rooster comb.
• Arrange transportation home if your procedure involves sedation or imaging-guided deep joint injection.
Initial ConsultationYour care begins with a comprehensive one-on-one evaluation by one of our physicians. We take a full medical history, perform a detailed physical examination of the hip including range of motion assessment, provocation testing, gait analysis, and neurological evaluation and review all existing imaging. We take the time to understand your symptoms, functional limitations, activity goals, and personal health circumstances because a treatment plan that is genuinely right for you requires understanding far more than just your imaging findings..
Comfort and Preparation• The treatment area will be thoroughly cleaned, and a local anesthetic applied to ensure your comfort throughout the procedure.
Targeted Treatment• Using ultrasound or fluoroscopy, your physician precisely injects the affected joint or surrounding structure with the appropriate therapy. Most procedures take 15 to 30 minutes, and you are monitored briefly before going home..
Immediate Recovery• Most patients return home the same day shortly after the procedure.
• Mild soreness, warmth, or a temporary increase in symptoms at the injection site is normal and typically resolves within 24 to 48 hours.
• Apply ice to the treated shoulder for 15 to 20 minutes every 2 to 3 hours to manage any post-procedure discomfort and swelling.
• Avoid prolonged walking, standing, or stair climbing on the day of the procedure.
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First 72 Hours
• Avoid strenuous physical activity, high-impact exercise, and activities that place significant load on the hip.
• Keep the injection site clean and dry.
• Take prescribed medications only as directed by your physician.
• Contact our office promptly if you experience severe pain, significant new swelling, fever, or signs of infection following the procedure.
Long-Term Recovery
• Resume light daily activities gradually over the first one to two weeks in accordance with your physician's guidance.
• Begin your prescribed physical therapy program as directed such as gluteal strengthening, hip stabilizer activation, range of motion restoration, and gait retraining are essential components of lasting hip recovery.
• Attend all scheduled follow-up appointments so your physician can monitor your progress and adjust your care plan as needed.
• Full benefits from regenerative treatments such as PRP and hyaluronic acid injections develop progressively over four to twelve weeks following the procedure.
• Implement any recommended activity modifications, weight management strategies, or ergonomic adjustments to reduce mechanical load on the hip and support long-term joint health.
Expert Hip Care
Our physicians specialize in hip osteoarthritis, labral tears, bursitis, and post-surgical pain. We carefully evaluate the hip joint along with the pelvis, lumbar spine, and surrounding muscles to pinpoint the exact source of your discomfort for targeted and effective treatment.
Precision-Guided Injections
Every injection is performed under ultrasound or imaging guidance to ensure accurate delivery to the joint, bursa, or tendon. This precision increases the effectiveness of the treatment and helps patients experience faster relief with minimal discomfort.
Comprehensive Non-Surgical Approach
We offer a complete range of non-surgical treatments including corticosteroid injections, hyaluronic acid, regenerative therapies, and guided rehabilitation. Our focus is on reducing pain, restoring mobility, and improving function without the need for surgery whenever possible.
Restores Long-Term Function
Beyond immediate relief, our treatments strengthen supporting muscles, improve movement patterns, and address biomechanical issues. This helps protect the hip joint, maintain independence, and support an active lifestyle for years to come.
True hip joint pain usually feels deep in the groin or anterior thigh and worsens with weight-bearing or hip rotation. Pain on the side of the hip often comes from the trochanteric bursa or gluteal tendons, while buttock pain may stem from the SI joint or lumbar spine. Our evaluation identifies the exact source so treatment is precise.
Not always. Many hip conditions can be diagnosed with symptoms, physical exam, and X-rays. MRI is recommended for suspected labral tears, avascular necrosis, gluteal tendinopathy, or more complex cases.
Corticosteroids usually relieve pain for weeks to months. Hyaluronic acid provides longer-term joint lubrication. PRP therapy can produce progressive improvement over 2–3 months that may last significantly longer. Your treatment plan will be tailored to your condition and response.
Absolutely. Minimally invasive injections and regenerative therapies are safe for adults of all ages, including those who may not be ideal candidates for surgery.
Yes. Patients with mild to moderate hip osteoarthritis or soft tissue conditions often achieve significant pain relief and improved function with injections, PRP, and rehab, sometimes delaying or avoiding joint replacement altogether.
Yes. Lumbar nerve compression at L1–L3 can refer pain into the groin or anterior hip. Our diagnostic process carefully evaluates the spine to ensure referred pain is correctly identified and treated.
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Treated for hip osteoarthritis
"Hip pain made even short walks difficult. The injections and rehab gave me my independence back, I can walk, climb stairs, and enjoy daily life pain-free."
Treated for labral tear
"I avoided surgery thanks to the hip injections and care plan. I can now play tennis, move freely, and stay active without discomfort."
Treated for bursitis
"Pain in my hip was constant and frustrating. The targeted injections plus rehab helped me get back to daily life and work without pain."
Hip pain that disrupts walking, sitting, or exercise can take a serious toll on your independence and quality of life. Our hip pain specialists at Integrative Sports & Spine offer advanced, non-surgical therapies to reduce pain, restore movement, and help you return to the activities you enjoy.
Call (833) 476-7377 or click the appointment button below to schedule consultation at any of our four Southern California pain clinic locations.
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