Is my hip pain coming from my back?

Pain in the buttock and back of the thigh is often from the spine, while groin pain points to the hip joint. The doctor examines both.

Hip Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis Treatment in Uijeongbu, Korea

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

What is Hip Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis?

Hip pain can come from the joint itself (osteoarthritis), the tendons and bursa on the outer hip, or be referred from the lower back. Locating the true source is essential before treatment.

Common symptoms

Groin pain
Stiffness putting on socks
Pain walking
Limp

What causes it?

Osteoarthritis
Previous injury
Hip dysplasia

How it is diagnosed at Yonsei Leaders

Examination, X-ray and ultrasound; a lumbar spine check to rule out referred pain.

Non-surgical treatment options

Joint Nerve Block: A precise injection that blocks the small sensory nerves carrying pain from an arthritic or irritated joint, such as the knee, shoulder or spinal…
Ultrasound-Guided Injection: Real-time ultrasound (E-CUBE 8 DIA) lets the doctor see tendons, ligaments, bursae and nerves while injecting, for accurate soft-tissue and joint…
Rehabilitation and Corrective Exercise: Guided strengthening, stabilisation and mobility exercise to rebuild support around the spine and joints and prevent pain from returning.
Physical Therapy: Yonsei Leaders' staged physical therapy programme: Heat, Electro, Align and Loosen, combining heat, electrical stimulation, manual alignment and…

Your plan is tailored after examination; many patients combine a targeted procedure with manual therapy and exercise for longer-lasting results.

Self-care tips

Low-impact exercise like cycling
Weight management

When to seek urgent care

Sudden severe hip pain after a fall in an older adult needs urgent X-ray.

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