Chronic hip pain can be debilitating, affecting every aspect of daily life. Whether it’s due to arthritis, injury or another underlying condition, finding relief is understandably a top priority for our patients.
In this blog, we’ll explore some insights and strategies for tackling frequent pain to help restore your quality of life.
Understanding the source of your hip pain
It’s important to identify the cause of your hip pain before looking at solutions. During your initial consultation with Mr Nirav Shah, he’ll talk to you about your symptoms, examine your hip and, if necessary, arrange for scans or X-rays. After pinpointing the issue, Mr Shah will discuss your options with you and create a personalised treatment plan.
Non-surgical approaches
Depending on the cause of your chronic hip pain, you might benefit from non-surgical interventions, which can sometimes provide significant relief. You may be recommended a combination of conservative treatments, including:
- Physical therapy, including targeted exercises to improve your strength, flexibility and range of motion
- Medication, for example, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to alleviate discomfort
- Lifestyle changes such as maintaining a healthy BMI and using supports or assistive devices to reduce the stress on your joint
Surgical treatments
If conservative measures fail to improve your hip pain or if the underlying condition requires surgical intervention, Mr Shah may recommend one of the following procedures:
- Cortisone injections – to deliver a powerful anti-inflammatory effect to ease stiff, painful and swollen joints
- Hip arthroscopy – a minimally invasive keyhole technique that allows Mr Shah to inspect and repair abnormalities, for example, labral tears or cartilage damage
- Hip replacement – where the damaged joint is replaced with a prosthetic implant that feels and functions like your old hip
Arrange a consultation with Mr Shah
Mr Shah understands the challenges of coping with chronic hip pain and has decades of experience treating hip conditions. He’s transformed thousands of lives, helping patients to find relief from pain and regain function.
He’ll work closely with you to develop a treatment plan that’s tailored to your unique needs, to ensure the best possible outcome. We pride ourselves on open communication, education and shared decision-making.
If you’re struggling with hip pain, don’t hesitate to contact us to arrange a consultation with Mr Shah in West Sussex.
