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- Same-week visits · Evenings until 7 PM
Hip arthritis, outer hip pain or an ache in the groin — we find the true source, whether it’s the hip, the SI joint or your lower back, and treat it in our office so you can walk and sleep comfortably again.
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Does this sound familiar?
If two or more of these apply to you, a pain physician can help find the cause — and treat it without surgery.
Common causes
Cartilage wears thin, causing groin pain, stiffness and trouble walking.
Inflammation on the outer hip, tender to touch and painful to lie on.
Pain where the spine meets the pelvis, felt in the buttock and back of the hip.
Irritated tendons on the side of the hip from overuse or weakness.
Wear in the hip’s cartilage rim that can cause catching or deep groin pain.
A pinched nerve in the spine can cause pain felt in the hip and leg.
Tight hip and buttock muscles, such as the piriformis, that irritate nearby nerves.
Your physician will pinpoint the cause at your first visit.
Treatment options
Your physician recommends the right option after an exam. Many patients pair a procedure with physical therapy for longer-lasting results.
A guided anti-inflammatory injection into the hip joint or the bursa on the outer hip to calm pain so you can walk and do therapy comfortably.
Takes
10–20 minutes
Downtime
Usually back to normal activity the same or next day
Targets buttock and back-of-hip pain coming from the sacroiliac joint — a common cause that’s often mistaken for hip arthritis.
Takes
15–20 minutes
Downtime
Most people return to activity the next day
Quiets the small nerves that carry pain from an arthritic joint. When a block has helped, RFA can extend relief for many months.
Takes
30–60 minutes
Downtime
Mild soreness for a few days
When hip and leg pain comes from a pinched nerve in the lower back, treating the nerve at its source can relieve the pain.
Takes
15–30 minutes
Downtime
Most people resume normal activity the next day
We find the source first
Guessing leads to treatment that doesn’t work. We use in-office diagnostics so your plan is aimed at the real cause from day one.
Shows joint space, arthritis and bone changes — done on site.
Real-time imaging of tendons, fluid and soft tissue, and to guide injections precisely.
Strength, range-of-motion and stability tests that pinpoint the painful structure.
Checks whether a nerve problem is adding to your joint pain.
Non-surgical first
The usual path
With us
When to get help
These can be signs of a serious problem that needs emergency care.
Your physician
Interventional Pain Physician · [Board certification — confirm with client]
Most major plans accepted, with a free benefits check before your visit.
* We do not participate in Medicaid plans.
Patient reviews
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FAQ
Our team is happy to walk you through your options.
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Many people with hip arthritis manage well with guided injections, physical therapy and activity changes. We focus on non-surgical care first and will tell you honestly if a surgical opinion makes sense.
Outer hip pain is often bursitis or tendinitis. A guided injection can calm the inflammation, and physical therapy helps keep it from coming back.
It can be. A pinched nerve in the lower back or a painful SI joint can both cause pain felt in the hip. Your physician will check all three and treat the true source.
It varies by treatment and cause. Many patients get relief for weeks to months, and treatments can be repeated when needed.
No. We can take X-rays in the office if they’re needed. If you have recent X-ray or MRI reports, please bring them.
Many treatments are covered by most major plans, and we check your benefits for free before your visit. We do not participate in Medicaid plans.
Same-week appointments, evening hours and non-surgical care, minutes from Wesley Chapel and New Tampa.
