Hip Pain

Hip pain can affect your mobility, independence, and overall quality of life. From walking and exercising to simply sitting comfortably, every movement depends on healthy hip joints.

Unfortunately, conditions like hip arthritis, bursitis, labral tears, tendonitis, and sciatica can make even basic tasks painful.

For many people, the first suggestion they hear is medication or hip replacement surgery. But surgery isn’t your only option. At Burghealth Physical Medicine, Dr. Samuel Richards and his team provide non-surgical, drug-free treatments that focus on the root cause of hip pain.

Avoid Surgery. Heal Naturally. Regain Your Mobility.
Call to learn more about our non-surgical pain relief treatments
(727) 289-9148

What Causes Hip Pain?

Your hips are strong, but they aren’t invincible. Some of the most common causes of hip joint pain include:

• Osteoarthritis of the hip (wear-and-tear cartilage loss)
• Hip bursitis (inflammation of the bursa over the greater trochanter)
• Labral tears (damage to the cartilage ring that stabilizes the joint)
• Tendinopathy/tendonitis (gluteal, hip flexor, or adductor tendons)
• Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) and alignment issues
• Overuse or sports injuries and postural imbalances
• Referred pain from the lower back or sacroiliac (SI) joint
• Sciatica (nerve irritation that can radiate through the hip and leg)

Typical symptoms include groin pain, outer hip pain, stiffness after sitting, pain when lying on the affected side, weakness, clicking or catching, and limited range of motion.

Early evaluation is important because untreated hip pain often progresses, leading to chronic discomfort or even surgical recommendations.

Hip Relief With Chiropractic Care Treatments

Chiropractic care is a safe, effective, and non-surgical treatment for hip pain. By restoring balance to the spine and pelvis, chiropractic treatments reduce joint stress, improve mobility, and help the body heal naturally.

Misalignments in the spine or pelvis can create uneven stress on the hip joint, leading to pain and stiffness. Chiropractic adjustments help realign the body, reduce pressure on nerves, and restore healthy movement patterns.

Physical therapy exercises build strength, stability, and flexibility in the hips and surrounding muscles. Restoring balance in the muscles reduces strain on the joints and helps prevent future injuries.

Auto injuries, sports trauma, or repetitive stress often leave behind painful muscle knots in the hips, thighs, and lower back. Our trigger point injections, using safe, non-steroidal solutions, help release tension, improve circulation, and restore mobility.

We also provide laser therapy for hip pain relief. This advanced treatment uses light energy to stimulate cell repair, reduce inflammation, and accelerate the body’s natural healing process. It is particularly effective for hip bursitis, tendonitis, and chronic joint pain.

These therapies create a strong foundation for healing and can make a significant difference in your mobility and quality of life.

Regenerative Medicine: A Natural Alternative to Hip Replacement

For patients with chronic or severe hip conditions, regenerative medicine can be a powerful solution. These advanced treatments are minimally invasive, drug-free, and designed to repair damaged tissues naturally. Many patients consider them a promising alternative to hip replacement surgery.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy
PRP therapy taps into your body’s own healing power. It begins with a small blood draw, which is processed to separate and concentrate platelets rich in growth factors.

Here’s how the PRP process works:

1. Blood Draw – A small sample of your blood is collected, just like a routine lab test.
2. Centrifuge Processing – The blood is spun to isolate platelet-rich plasma, full of healing growth factors.
3. Precise Injection – The PRP solution is carefully injected into the injured hip joint or surrounding tissues to stimulate healing and reduce inflammation.

PRP therapy is especially effective for patients with hip arthritis, labral tears, bursitis, and tendon injuries who are looking for natural, long-term relief.

Human Acellular Tissue Therapy
Our human acellular tissue therapy uses biologics derived from the Wharton’s jelly of donated umbilical cords. This therapy provides the body with vital components that support repair and regeneration.

Healing compounds in acellular therapy include:

• Growth factors – Encourage new tissue development and repair
• Cytokines – Support cellular communication and reduce inflammation
• Extracellular matrix proteins – Provide a structural framework for healing
• Hyaluronic acid – Restores cushioning and lubrication in the hip joint
• Collagen and peptides – Strengthen soft tissues and support joint stability

For patients dealing with advanced hip arthritis, chronic hip pain, or degenerative joint conditions, acellular therapy may help improve mobility, reduce inflammation, and provide long-lasting relief without the risks of surgery.

Sciatica and Hip Pain

Not all hip pain is caused by the joint itself. Sometimes, the culprit is sciatica. Sciatica is a condition where the sciatic nerve becomes compressed or irritated, often due to a herniated or bulging disc in the lower back. Sciatica pain can radiate from the lower back into the hip, buttock, and down the leg, often described as burning, sharp, or electric.

Here are some common signs that your hip pain may be sciatica:

• Pain radiating down one leg, sometimes reaching the foot
• Tingling, numbness, or burning in the thigh or calf
• Pain that worsens with prolonged sitting or standing
• Weakness in the leg or foot

Dr. Richards will carefully evaluate whether your hip pain is coming from the hip joint itself or from nerve irritation.

Treatments such as spinal decompression, chiropractic adjustments, targeted exercise, and regenerative medicine therapies can help reduce nerve pressure and restore function.

Get Lasting Hip Pain Relief in St. Petersburg

If hip pain in St Petersburg has been holding you back, you don’t have to live with discomfort or jump straight to surgery. At Burghealth Physical Medicine, we specialize in chiropractic care and regenerative medicine treatments that help you heal naturally and get back to doing the things you love.

Call us today at (727) 289-9148 to schedule your consultation and explore non-surgical hip pain treatments and hip replacement alternatives.