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HIP CONDITIONS

Evidence-based guides on the most common hip conditions seen in Dr. Peng's Campbell, CA sports medicine clinic. Each guide covers causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and the full range of non-surgical treatment options — with a downloadable PDF handout.

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Select a condition to read the full evidence-based guide, learn about treatment options, and download a printable PDF handout.

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Hip
Osteoarthritis

Progressive cartilage loss in the hip joint causing groin pain, stiffness, and difficulty with walking or stairs. Learn the best evidence based non surgical treatments.

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Hip Flexor
Strain

Pain at the front of the hip from an acute pull or chronic overuse of the iliopsoas or rectus femoris. Can be successfully treated with a rehabilitation program.

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Buttock / Glute
Pain

A broad category with many possible sources — muscular, referred from the spine, or from the SI joint. Find relief with this 5 minute exercise and stretching regimen.

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Snapping
Hip Syndrome

An audible or palpable snap around the hip with certain movements, caused by tendons catching over bone. Often can be solved by a specific rehabilitation program.

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Trochanteric
Pain Syndrome

Lateral hip pain once blamed on bursitis but now understood as primarily a gluteal tendon problem. Can be due to tendon degeneration or partial tear.

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Hamstring
Tendinopathy

Pain in the back of the thigh from acute strains, chronic tendinopathy, or proximal hamstring tendon injuries at the sit bone. Does well with non surgical treatment.

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Piriformis Syndrome

Deep buttock pain from irritation of the piriformis muscle, sometimes compressing the sciatic nerve. Specific stretches and exercises can relieve nerve symptoms.

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Hip
Labral Tear

Damage to the cartilage ring lining the hip socket, causing deep groin pain, clicking, or catching. Can be due to trauma or from age related wear and tear.

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