Hip pain
When the hip fails, every step starts to remind you.
Hip pain can occur when walking, climbing stairs, getting up or sleeping on your side. It can be felt in the groin, hip or thigh, and may be due to various causes. At Eonlife Clinic we investigate its origin and assess the most appropriate treatment to reduce pain, restore mobility and help you move with greater safety and confidence.
Reduce pain and inflammation
We seek to reduce the inflammation and pain associated with joint, tendon or degenerative conditions or problems affecting the hip.
Moving around with more confidence
The aim is for you to be able to walk, climb stairs, stand, get up or sit down with less restriction and more confidence for your day-to-day life.
Weighing up options before surgery
In selected cases, regenerative medicine may be an alternative to consider when conservative treatment has not been sufficient.
Common conditions related to hip pain
Hip pain does not always originate in the same place. It can come from the joint, tendons, the side of the hip, or a degenerative process. That is why diagnosis is key before deciding on treatment.
It often causes pain on the side of the hip, especially when walking, climbing stairs, sleeping on one's side, or applying pressure to the area. It may be related to inflammation of tendinous or bursal structures.
It is a progressive wear and tear of the hip joint. It can cause groin pain, stiffness, loss of mobility and difficulty walking, climbing stairs or performing everyday movements.
Injuries or strains to the hip tendons can cause lateral pain, discomfort when getting up, difficulty walking or limitations when performing physical activity.
When the pain originates from the joint, it is usually felt in the groin, increases with movement and progressively limits hip mobility.
Hip pain
It's not just pain. It's the way it starts to change the way you move.
The hip is key for walking, climbing stairs, getting up, playing sports or standing. When it hurts, you can change the way you move, avoid activities and lose mobility without realising it.
At the same time, it can also overload other areas of the body such as the spine, subsequently leading to pathologies in that area.
At EONLIFE Clinic we study the origin of the pain and the affected structures to define the most appropriate treatment: biological therapy, physiotherapy, strength training or a combined strategy.
Common symptoms and causes of hip pain
Hip pain can appear in different areas and limit different movements depending on its origin. Here are some common symptoms and causes.
Groin pain
When the pain is located in the groin and increases when walking, rotating the leg or moving the hip, it may be related to a joint problem such as coxarthrosis.
Lateral hip pain
If pain appears in the outer area of the hip or travels down to the thigh, it may be related to trochanteric bursitis, tendinopathies or inflammation of periarticular tissues.
Difficulty walking
Pain can alter gait, cause a limp or make walking normal distances increasingly uncomfortable.
Stiffness or loss of mobility
In degenerative conditions, the hip can progressively lose mobility and make everyday movements such as climbing stairs, bending down, getting dressed or putting on socks difficult.
Pain when sleeping on your side
Pain when resting the hip on the bed can occur in cases of trochanteritis or irritation of the lateral hip area.
How we assess hip pain
Before proposing any treatment, we need to understand where the pain is coming from, which structure is affected, and what options make sense in your case.
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Medical evaluation and examination
We review your symptoms, where the pain occurs, how long you have noticed it, which movements make it worse, what treatments you have tried and how it affects your daily life.
02
Testing and diagnostics
We review previous tests or reports and, if necessary, request additional studies to assess the hip joint and tissues.
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Personalised treatment plan
Depending on the diagnosis, we define the most appropriate treatment: regenerative medicine, physiotherapy, therapeutic exercise or a combination of techniques.
04
Recovery tracking
Follow-up makes it possible to assess the evolution of pain, mobility, gait and hip functionality, adjusting the plan according to the patient's response.
Potential solutions
Treatments
Celstem treatment
It is a Vascular Stromal Fraction concentrate rich in mesenchymal stem cells, obtained via liposuction of the patient's own abdominal fat and processed in a cleanroom to the highest quality standards.
Celplat treatment
Celplat is a biological treatment manufactured under GMP conditions from your own blood. It can be applied to joint and tendon injuries to reduce inflammation, relieve symptoms and help you recover function.
Expectations
What you can expect from the treatment
The progress depends on the type of injury, the degree of involvement, how long the pain has lasted, the condition of the tissue and the patient's commitment to recovery. That is why we work with realistic goals and medical follow-up.
Before treatment
Understand whether the pain is articular, tendinous or inflammatory
First and foremost, a good diagnosis is crucial. The medical interpretation of the findings from the medical history, examination, and imaging tests allows for the development of the therapeutic plan.
First few weeks
Reduce pain and inflammation
If regenerative medicine treatments are included in the therapeutic plan, modulation of inflammation and reduction of pain will be the objectives to be achieved.
Subsequent evolution
Restore mobility and walking safety
We want you to regain comfort and stability when moving. Recovery can be complemented by physiotherapy, therapeutic exercise and strength work.
If hip pain is limiting your day-to-day life, don't normalise it: find out what's going on.
Request a medical assessment to investigate the origin of the pain and find out what options can help you improve your mobility, stability and quality of life.
Scientific studies
Case series
Autologous SVF in hip osteoarthritis
Regenerative Therapy
Onoi Y, Matsumoto T, Sobajima S, Tsubosaka M, Hayashi S, Matsushita T, Iwaguro H, Kuroda R
10.1016/j.reth.2023.06.006
37363753
Prospective study carried out in 42 patients with hip osteoarthritis treated by means of a single intra-articular infiltration of autologous stromal vascular fraction obtained from adipose tissue. During the six-month follow-up, significant improvements were observed in the scales used to assess function, symptoms and pain. Patients with less advanced osteoarthritis showed better clinical results, whereas imaging tests showed no significant changes in the articular cartilage.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
What can cause hip pain?
It can be caused by trochanteritis, hip osteoarthritis, tendinopathies, inflammation of periarticular tissues, joint wear and tear, overload, trauma or gait abnormalities. The exact cause must be assessed in consultation.When should I consult for hip pain?
It is advisable to consult a doctor if the pain lasts for several weeks, limits walking, causes a limp, makes it difficult to climb stairs, prevents sleeping on your side, or does not improve with rest, physiotherapy or conservative treatment.How can I tell if it is trochanteric bursitis or osteoarthritis of the hip?
Trochanteric bursitis usually causes pain on the side of the hip, which can increase when touching the area or sleeping on one's side. Hip osteoarthritis usually causes pain more related to movement of the joint, stiffness and progressive difficulty in walking or performing everyday tasks. Medical assessment and imaging tests help to differentiate them.Can regenerative medicine avoid surgery?
In some cases it can be an alternative to consider before more invasive options, but it depends on the diagnosis, the degree of injury, mobility, pain and the characteristics of the patient.What treatments can be used for hip pain?
Depending on the case, physiotherapy, therapeutic exercise, growth factors, platelet-rich plasma, stem cells or other medical strategies may be considered. The indication depends on the type of injury and the medical assessment.How long does hip pain take to improve?
It depends on the origin of the pain, the degree of injury and the state of the tissue. Some injuries improve in a few weeks, while others require more time, monitoring and active recovery work.
Some ultimately require surgery.