Hip & Knee Pain

Hip and knee pain can result from injuries, arthritis, or overuse, causing discomfort, stiffness, and reduced mobility. Hip pain typically affects the groin or outer thigh, while knee pain often impacts the front or sides of the knee.

What is Hip & Knee Pain

Hip and knee pain can result from injuries, arthritis, or overuse, causing discomfort, stiffness, and reduced mobility. Hip pain typically affects the groin or outer thigh, while knee pain often impacts the front or sides of the knee. Proper diagnosis and treatment are essential for managing pain and improving function.

What is Hip & Knee Pain

What Causes Hip & Knee Pain

Common causes of hip and knee pain include arthritis (osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis), injuries (such as sprains or fractures), and overuse from repetitive activities. Other factors include bursitis, tendinitis, and poor alignment or biomechanics. Being overweight can also strain these joints, leading to pain. Conditions like gout or infections may contribute as well.

Our Treatment Approach for Hip & Knee Pain

We are committed to personalizing treatment plans based on what is best for every individual’s UNIQUE circumstances to include symptoms, budget, lifestyle, and goals. Conservative (non-surgical) care is effective in resolving pain and injuries most of the time.

Evaluation of Hip & Knee Pain

Evaluation

We will evaluate your health history, symptoms, and conduct functional movement tests to help determine the severity of your condition.  We may use our patented 3D mobility health assessment tool to objectively measure and baseline your range of motion and stability of joints.

Personalized Treatment Plans

If your condition qualifies for conservative care options, we will present a treatment plan that includes only those modalities proven to be effective in treating your condition.  This may include shockwave, PRP, light therapy, and fascial manipulation.  You will be provided with at least treatment plan options and timelines with transparent out of pocket costs to you.

Conservative Care Treatments of hip & knee pain

Conservative Care Treatments

More than 62% of chronic and over 78% of acute back pain is resolved with conservative care delivered over a period of time mutually agreed to fit your schedule. Conservative care treatments work best when spread out over a 3 to 6-week period to allow adequate healing between treatment modalities

Pain & MSK Medical Doctor Expert Opinion

If your symptoms and condition is not eligible for conservative care, or conservative care did not produce the desired outcomes, we start with an expert/accurate diagnosis from our medical doctor pain specialists. Our medical director (6-time patented medical device inventor) will personally conduct a 90-minute comprehensive evaluation to include reviewing available imaging resulting in an accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment plan options.

Pain & MSK Medical Doctor Expert Opinion of hip & knee pain

Avoid Surgery

Our goal is to resolve pain, improve strength, and improve range of motion without surgery. We are consistently successful in achieving this in over 90% of cases. In those rare cases in which surgery is necessary we will guide you by finding the right surgeon we trust for your particular injury and circumstances.  We are your independent experts and not financially motivated to conduct surgeries.

What Treatment Have Been Proven Good For Hip & Knee Pain

Hip and knee pain, often due to conditions like osteoarthritis, tendonitis, or injuries, can significantly impact quality of life. Integrative and regenerative therapies offer various approaches to manage pain, reduce inflammation, and promote healing. Here’s a summary of effective therapies and related studies:

Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)

Shockwave Therapy (Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy) involves using acoustic waves to target painful areas, stimulate healing, and reduce inflammation.

  • Study: A 2019 study published in Osteoarthritis and Cartilage found that ESWT significantly improved pain and function in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
    [Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Study]
  • Benefits: Enhances tissue repair, reduces pain, and improves joint function.

Red Light Therapy

Red Light Therapy (Low-Level Laser Therapy) uses specific wavelengths of light to promote cellular repair, reduce inflammation, and alleviate pain.

  • Study: A 2021 study in Photomedicine and Laser Surgery reported that red light therapy effectively reduced pain and improved function in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
    [Photomedicine and Laser Surgery Study]
  • Benefits: Reduces inflammation, enhances cellular healing, and decreases pain.

Inflammation Programs

Inflammation Programs involve dietary changes, supplements, and lifestyle modifications to manage chronic inflammation, which can exacerbate joint pain and injuries.

  • Study: Research published in Journal of Clinical Rheumatology (2020) highlighted the benefits of anti-inflammatory diets and supplements in managing joint pain and improving mobility.
    [Journal of Clinical Rheumatology Study]
  • Benefits: Reduces systemic inflammation, which can alleviate pain and improve joint function.

Hands-On Medical Massage

Hands-On Medical Massage techniques focus on relieving muscle tension, improving circulation, and reducing pain in the affected joints.

  • Study: A 2018 review in Complementary Therapies in Medicine found that medical massage significantly reduced pain and improved function in patients with hip and knee osteoarthritis.
    [Complementary Therapies in Medicine Study]
  • Benefits: Enhances blood flow, reduces muscle tension, and improves joint mobility.

Sleep Programs

Sleep Programs aim to improve sleep quality and address sleep disorders, which can affect inflammation and pain perception.

  • Study: A study in Sleep Medicine Reviews (2019) indicated that improving sleep can help manage chronic pain conditions, including hip and knee pain, by reducing inflammation and supporting recovery.
    [Sleep Medicine Reviews Study]
  • Benefits: Enhances overall recovery by improving sleep quality and reducing systemic inflammation.

For managing hip and knee pain and injuries, the following integrative and regenerative therapies have proven effective:

  • Shockwave Therapy (ESWT): Reduces pain, improves function, and stimulates healing in affected joints.
  • Red Light Therapy: Alleviates pain, reduces inflammation, and promotes cellular repair.
  • Inflammation Programs: Addresses systemic inflammation to manage pain and improve joint health.
  • Hands-On Medical Massage: Relieves muscle tension, improves circulation, and enhances joint mobility.
  • Sleep Programs: Supports recovery and reduces inflammation by improving sleep quality.

 

Integrating these therapies into a comprehensive treatment plan can help manage hip and knee pain effectively and improve overall joint health.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Shockwave Therapy (Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy) uses acoustic waves to target painful areas, stimulate healing, and reduce inflammation.

ESWT promotes tissue repair, increases blood flow, and reduces pain and inflammation. It can be effective for conditions like osteoarthritis and tendonitis.

  • Study: A 2019 study in Osteoarthritis and Cartilage found that ESWT significantly improved pain and function in knee osteoarthritis patients.
    [Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Study]

Red Light Therapy (Low-Level Laser Therapy) uses specific wavelengths of light to enhance cellular repair, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain.

Red light therapy helps reduce inflammation, improve tissue repair, and decrease pain, contributing to enhanced joint function.

  • Study: A 2021 study in Photomedicine and Laser Surgery reported positive outcomes in pain reduction and functional improvement for knee osteoarthritis.
    [Photomedicine and Laser Surgery Study]

Inflammation Programs involve dietary changes, supplements, and lifestyle adjustments aimed at reducing systemic inflammation, which can exacerbate joint pain.

By reducing chronic inflammation through diet and supplements, these programs can help alleviate pain and improve joint function.

  • Study: Journal of Clinical Rheumatology (2020) highlighted that anti-inflammatory diets and supplements are effective in managing joint pain and improving mobility.
    [Journal of Clinical Rheumatology Study]

Hands-On Medical Massage focuses on relieving muscle tension, enhancing circulation, and reducing pain in the affected areas.

Medical massage can reduce muscle tension, improve blood flow, and increase range of motion, helping to alleviate pain and improve joint function.

  • Study: A 2018 review in Complementary Therapies in Medicine found that medical massage significantly improved pain and function in patients with hip and knee osteoarthritis.
    [Complementary Therapies in Medicine Study]

Sleep Programs aim to enhance sleep quality and address sleep disorders, which can impact inflammation and pain perception.

Yes, better sleep can reduce systemic inflammation and support recovery, leading to decreased pain and improved joint function.

  • Study: Research in Sleep Medicine Reviews (2019) found that improving sleep quality can help manage chronic pain conditions, including hip and knee pain.
    [Sleep Medicine Reviews Study]
  • Shockwave Therapy (ESWT): How it promotes healing and reduces pain.
  • Red Light Therapy: Its role in reducing inflammation and supporting tissue repair.
  • Inflammation Programs: How dietary and lifestyle changes can manage systemic inflammation and improve joint health.
  • Hands-On Medical Massage: The benefits for muscle tension relief and enhanced circulation.
  • Sleep Programs: The importance of sleep quality in reducing inflammation and supporting overall recovery.

 

These therapies can be integrated into a comprehensive treatment plan to effectively manage hip and knee pain and improve overall joint health.

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