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Hip Pain When Walking: Understanding the Cause and Your Treatment Options

Hip Pain When Walking: Understanding the Cause and Your Treatment Options

by otm | Feb 13, 2026 | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), Hip Arthroscopy, Hip & Knee Joint Replacement, Announcements & News

Hip Pain When Walking: Understanding the Cause and Your Treatment Options Quick Summary Where it hurts matters: Side of hip = bursitis, front/groin = joint problem, buttock = back issue Age matters too: Younger active adults often have tendon issues, older adults...
Can a Torn Meniscus Heal Without Surgery? What Westminster Athletes Should Know

Can a Torn Meniscus Heal Without Surgery? What Westminster Athletes Should Know

by otm | Dec 29, 2025 | Active Lifestyle, Specialty, Knee Disorders, Hip & Knee Joint Replacement

Can a Torn Meniscus Heal Without Surgery? What Westminster Athletes Should Know If you’ve twisted your knee during a workout or landed wrong on the court and are now experiencing pain, swelling, or limited motion, you might be dealing with a meniscus tear. This common...
Knee Pain Getting Worse? When It’s Time to Consider a Joint Specialist

Knee Pain Getting Worse? When It’s Time to Consider a Joint Specialist

by otm | Dec 29, 2025 | Active Lifestyle, Specialty, Knee Disorders, Hip & Knee Joint Replacement

Knee Pain Getting Worse? When It’s Time to Consider a Joint Specialist Persistent knee pain can make even simple activities, such as walking the dog or climbing stairs, feel like a challenge. While occasional aches can happen to anyone, worsening symptoms may point to...
Hydration and Hips: The Crucial Connection Explained for Symptoms of Dehydrated Hips

Hydration and Hips: The Crucial Connection Explained for Symptoms of Dehydrated Hips

by otm | Mar 4, 2024 | Hip Arthroscopy, Hip & Knee Joint Replacement, Specialty

Welcome to our latest blog post, where we uncover the connection between dehydration and hip pain. We explore what dehydrated hips mean, discuss if dehydration can cause hip pain, and identify signs that suggest more than just inadequate fluid intake is at play. At...
Does a Knee Brace for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Work?

Does a Knee Brace for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Work?

by otm | Dec 6, 2023 | Specialty, Hip & Knee Joint Replacement, Knee Disorders

Sometimes called “runners knee,” patellofemoral pain is very common in people who participate in sports. Supportive knee braces for patellofemoral pain syndrome are a common way of relieving pain, but not the only form of recognized treatment.  Patellofemoral pain...
Chronic Pain vs. Acute Pain in Orthopedic Conditions

Chronic Pain vs. Acute Pain in Orthopedic Conditions

by otm | Oct 10, 2023 | Specialty, Hip & Knee Joint Replacement

When something isn’t right with our bodies, we often feel acute or chronic pain telling us that something is wrong. The reason for the pain can sometimes be obvious, such as breaking a bone or a muscle strain. Other times, however, we might feel pain that doesn’t have...
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