Hip Pain Treatment in Uijeongbu, Korea

Non-surgical diagnosis and treatment of hip pain in Uijeongbu: Hip Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis, Outer Hip Pain, Piriformis Syndrome.

In short: Hip joint pain, outer hip pain and piriformis syndrome. Because back problems often refer pain to the hip, both are examined.

Hip Pain: Conditions We Treat

Hip Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis

Groin, buttock or outer hip pain from wear of the hip joint or surrounding tissues, which limits walking and putting on shoes.

Outer Hip Pain

Pain on the outer side of the hip from irritated gluteal tendons and bursa, often worse lying on that side.

Piriformis Syndrome

Buttock pain and sciatica-like symptoms from a tight piriformis muscle irritating the sciatic nerve.

Which symptom points where?

• Hip Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis: groin pain, stiffness putting on socks, pain walking
• Outer Hip Pain: outer hip pain, pain lying on the side, pain climbing stairs
• Piriformis Syndrome: deep buttock pain, pain sitting, leg tingling

Treatments Used for Hip Pain

• Joint Nerve Block
• Ultrasound-Guided Injection
• Rehabilitation and Corrective Exercise
• Physical Therapy
• Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
• Manual Therapy
• Trigger Point Injection
• Stretch and Spray Myofascial Release
• Vibration Therapy

How your first visit works

1. Consultation with the doctor about where and when it hurts.
2. Physical and neurological examination; ultrasound in the room when useful.
3. X-ray, or MRI referral if a nerve or structural problem is suspected.
4. A clear plan with expected costs, often starting treatment the same day.

Book: call 031-874-7500. Yonsei Leaders Neurosurgery Clinic, 3F Yugyeong Bldg II, 181 Hoeryong-ro, Uijeongbu, Korea, 1 minute from Balgok Station Exit 2. Open Mon–Fri 09:00–20:00, Sat 09:00–14:00. See directions and international patient help.

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