Hip Pain Treatment
Hip pain limits walking, stairs, training, and sleep. The hip transfers load between the spine and legs. When mechanics fail, strength drops and balance suffers. Pain often radiates to the lower back, delaying clear diagnosis and treatment.
Many patients are recommended surgery or long-term medication without an understanding of the root cause of hip pain. Regenerative orthopedics follows a different path. Care focuses on soft-tissue health, joint mechanics, and inflammation control. The goal is to restore movement without invasive procedures.
Our approach serves active adults, athletes, and individuals seeking non-surgical relief from hip pain.
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Learn how regenerative orthopedics may be the answer to your hip pain without surgery or medications.
Regenerative Medicine for Hip Pain
Regenerative medicine targets the underlying tissue changes that cause pain. SmartLife leads in this space with precise diagnostics, biologic treatments matched to the condition, and technology that improves healing and movement.
Your plan follows your diagnosis and care targets the tissues involved and the movement patterns driving pain. Supportive technology improves recovery and long-term durability.
Personalized Care
Every case of hip pain has a specific cause. We assess walking mechanics, joint loading, training habits, and recovery patterns. Care restores strength, stability, and confidence in motion. Plans evolve as symptoms improve. No preset protocols. No unnecessary treatments.
Advanced Technology
We offer a comprehensive set of technologies rarely available in one location. These treatments complement regenerative care and support healing and recovery. Our technology drives successful outcomes.
Hip Pain & Lower Back Pain
Hip pain and lower back pain share load pathways. Poor pelvic control, weak glutes, tendon injury, or gait imbalance shift stress across joints. Treating only one area misses the driver of pain. Integrated diagnostics identify the true cause of hip pain and regenerative medicine can address both pain areas.
Getting a Second Opinion for Hip Pain
A second opinion adds clarity when:
- Hip replacement was recommended
- Labral surgery lacked explanation
- Medication or cortisone served as the only option
- Pain persists after therapy
Alternatives to Hip Replacement Surgery
Hip replacement is often considered before non-surgical options are evaluated in a full clinical review. Several treatments support hip comfort, motion, and load tolerance without surgery.
Hyaluronic acid gel injections supplement the joint’s natural synovial fluid when osteoarthritis reduces its quality and function. The gel improves the fluid’s shock-absorbing and load-distribution properties inside the hip joint.
Benefits include:
- Less stiffness during walking and standing
- Reduced catching or grinding with rotation
- Improved shock absorption during daily activity
- Better comfort for patients delaying or avoiding surgery
- A non-surgical option integrated into a broader hip treatment plan
We also offer Advanced A2M/PRP therapy for damaged or degenerated hip tissues. Treatment delivers a high concentration of growth factors directly to the affected hip structures. The focus remains on supporting tendon integrity, labral tissue health, and joint environment while reducing inflammatory stress within the hip.
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Hip Pain Conditions & Treatments
Hip pain can limit movement and impact daily life. Our focus is hip-specific, non-surgical care for the most common conditions seen in orthopedic and sports medicine settings.
Hip Labral Tears
Our regenerative approach to hip labral tears improves stability and reduces joint strain.
Chronic Hip Pain
For some patients, they experience persistent pain even after trying therapy, injections, or rest.
Osteoarthritis
Cartilage wear results in stiffness and a limited range of motion. Treatment improves mechanics and load tolerance.
Femoroacetabular Impingement
Structural friction causes groin or lateral hip pain. Treatment improves movement and reduces overload.
Gluteal Tendinopathy
Outer hip pain from tendon stress. Pain worsens with walking or side lying.
Bursitis
Localized pain from inflamed bursae. Treatment reduces irritation and restores motion.
SI Joint Pain
Low back or buttock pain from poor load transfer. Care improves pelvic mechanics.
Hip Flexor Strain
Front hip pain during lifting or running. Treatment restores tendon health and strength.
Evaluation, Diagnosis and Treatment Plans
Diagnostics & Evaluation
Movement and Mechanics Assessment
We analyze real movement. Assessment includes gait, balance, pelvic control, alignment, strength, mobility, and load tolerance. This demonstrates how force is transmitted through the hip during daily activities.
Targeted Hip Examination
We identify the structures involved. The focus includes the labrum, cartilage, tendons, bursae, hip flexors, gluteal tendons, and supporting ligaments. Care targets pain drivers and motion limits.
Advanced Imaging When Needed
- Ultrasound is used to evaluate tendons, bursae, and soft-tissue irritation
- X-ray reviews joint space and alignment
- Echolight REMS addresses bone health concerns when indicated
Clear Explanation of Findings
You leave with clarity. You understand the cause of hip pain, its severity, and the path toward relief.
Treatments & Personalized Care Plans
Regenerative orthopedics supports natural healing. We combine regenerative treatments, advanced technology, and targeted rehabilitation. Care restores hip function without surgery. Plans align with diagnosis and movement needs.
Regenerative Treatments
Biologic therapies reduce inflammation and support the repair of tendons, cartilage, and soft tissue. Treatment selection is guided by the condition rather than by a preset protocol.
Rehab and Activity Planning
We guide movement patterns, load management, strength progression, and gait mechanics. The focus remains on stable, efficient motion with a lower risk of reinjury.
Ongoing Monitoring
Plans adapt as pain drops and function improves. Progress remains measurable.
Advanced Technologies for Hip Pain Relief
Advanced regenerative options target the tissues that move and stabilize the hip. These treatments reduce inflammation, support repair, and improve joint control.
Advanced A2M & PRP
Enhanced platelet-rich plasma combined with A2M supports the healing of hip tendons, labral tissue, and joint structures. It reduces inflammation and protects cartilage.
Shockwave Therapy
High-energy sound waves increase circulation, stimulate tissue repair, and reduce chronic hip and gluteal pain.
Magnetic Field Therapy
Controlled magnetic fields reduce inflammation and support cellular repair without downtime.
PelviPower
PelviPower strengthens pelvic floor and core muscles. Improved pelvic control reduces hip overload during walking, lifting, and training.
AccuFit
AccuFit builds hip-specific strength plans. It targets glutes, rotators, and stabilizers to improve balance, control, and load tolerance.
Hip Pain FAQs
What is regenerative orthopedics?
A non-surgical way to treat knee pain by supporting your body’s natural repair processes. It aims to improve function, reduce inflammation, and slow the progression of degenerative changes.
How does regenerative orthopedics differ from traditional orthopedic care?
Traditional care often leans toward surgery or symptom-focused medications. Regenerative orthopedics aims to repair tissues, improve stability, and restore movement without invasive procedures.
Who is a good candidate for regenerative medicine?
Anyone with hip pain affecting daily activity, training, sleep, or mobility. It is especially appropriate for those wanting to avoid surgery.
Do you only use PRP?
No. Plasma-Rich Platelets (PRP) is one option, but treatment plans may include other biologics, shockwave, magnetic field therapy, AccuFit muscle activation, PelviPower stability training, or targeted rehab.
What can I expect during my first visit?
A detailed hip evaluation, review of your pain history, movement assessment, and imaging when needed. You leave with a precise diagnosis and treatment plan.
Do you use imaging?
Yes. In-office ultrasound and trusted imaging partners help us pinpoint the exact cause of your hip pain.
How long until I feel better?
Many patients see early improvements within weeks. Full recovery depends on your condition, severity, and how long the pain has been present.
Can regenerative treatments prevent surgery?
Often, yes. Many patients avoid or delay surgery with the right non-surgical plan. If surgery is essential, we will tell you honestly and guide you to the right specialist.
Is there downtime?
Most patients return to daily activity the same day. Short-term activity adjustments protect your hip while it heals. Full recovery depends on your condition, the severity of the injury, and how long the pain has been present.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, for evaluation visits. Some regenerative treatments are self-pay. All costs are explained before treatment.
Can older adults benefit from regenerative treatments?
Yes. Regenerative care improves joint health, mobility, and stability at any age. Outcomes depend more on health status than age alone.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can contact us directly for a consultation or second opinion.
Meet Our Patients
Join thousands choosing regenerative medicine. Our patients’ success stories show what’s possible when you choose to let your body heal itself.
Lorene’s Story
After experiencing a hip pain from an injury from a bad fall, Lorene found expert regenerative treatments in Hinsdale. She’s now back to walking and biking.
Tammy’s Journey
Tammy was told a knee replacement was her only option. Choosing SmartLife, she’s back to hiking which didn’t seem possible without major surgery.
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If you’re experiencing muscular pain or a joint-related injury, our care team is here to help. The first step is scheduling a consultation appointment with our board-certified orthopedics physician to review your symptoms and discuss a diagnosis and personalized treatment plan.
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