Hip pain is one of the most common types of pain we treat with our patients at Specialty Pain Management. If you’ve been living with hip pain that continues to worsen, limits your mobility, and interferes with your daily life, it can be incredibly frustrating. Even more frustrating, when conventional treatments don’t provide you with the pain relief you need, many patients feel that highly invasive and expensive joint replacement surgery is their only option. At Specialty Pain Management, our team of hip pain specialists has helped many patients like you avoid joint replacement surgery through interventional pain management. Let’s take a closer look at interventional pain management treatments and how Specialty Pain Management can help you find a minimally invasive treatment option for your hip pain.
Common Causes of Hip Pain
There are several common causes of hip pain we see in our patients, but the most common ones by far are osteoarthritis and bursitis of the hip. Osteoarthritis, sometimes called degenerative arthritis, is caused by the gradual breakdown of cartilage in the joint. Cartilage plays a very important role in the body’s joints by preventing bone-on-bone friction and absorbing shock. When this tissue starts to break down as a result of osteoarthritis, you’ll notice several symptoms, including:
- Pain
- Decreased range of motion
- Inflammation
- Stiffness
- Pain that worsens with activity
Another common cause of hip pain we see in our patients is bursitis. Bursitis is a condition that appears when fluid-filled sacs in the joints called bursae become inflamed. This condition can also cause intense joint pain and other symptoms, such as:
- Pain that worsens when lying on your side
- Swelling
- Tenderness
- Pain that worsens with movement
- Warmth and redness
If you’ve been struggling with pain caused by these medical conditions and are considering surgery, consider interventional pain management treatments first, as they may be able to provide you with minimally invasive pain relief.
Minimally Invasive Treatment Options for Hip Joint Pain
There are several different minimally invasive treatment options available to you that may be able to help you delay or avoid joint replacement surgery. We’ll take a closer look at some of the more common ones we use with our hip pain patients.
Corticosteroid Injections for Hip Pain Versus Joint Replacement
Corticosteroid injections are a minimally invasive treatment option that is used to help patients manage the pain and inflammation associated with hip pain. These injections can help patients manage their pain without surgery and have other benefits over joint replacement, including:
- Little to no downtime after treatment
- Rapid reduction in inflammation and pain
- Can delay or reduce the need for surgery
If you’re interested in learning more about the benefits of corticosteroids vs. joint replacement, contact our team today to schedule a consultation.
Nerve Blocks for Hip Pain Versus Joint Replacement
Another excellent minimally invasive treatment option for hip pain is nerve blocks. Nerve blocks are an injection treatment that uses a medication to block the nerves from sending pain signals to the brain. These injections can provide many hip pain patients with rapid relief and are also used to diagnose and confirm the exact source of pain. If you’re looking for a pain relief option that can potentially provide you with rapid relief, nerve blocks might be the right choice for you.
Get a Second Opinion Concerning Joint Replacement Surgery at Specialty Pain Management
If you’re considering joint replacement surgery for your hip pain, get a second opinion before making a decision at Specialty Pain Management. Our interventional pain management treatments have helped many patients avoid or delay joint replacement surgery and may do the same for you. To schedule your second opinion, give our team a call today.