Lower Back & Hip Pain

Lower back and hip pain, often linked by strain, posture issues, or arthritis, can cause discomfort near the lower right abdomen. Targeted exercises help build strength, flexibility, and ease pain over time.

Conditions

Sciatica causes radiating pain along the sciatic nerve, often due to a herniated disc or spinal stenosis. Treatment includes pain relief, physical therapy, and sometimes injections or surgery.

Hip bursitis involves inflammation of the bursae around the hip joint, causing pain exacerbated by movement. Treatment includes rest, ice, medication, and physical therapy exercises.

Spondylolisthesis occurs when a vertebra slips forward over another, typically in the lower back, causing pain that may extend to the hips and legs. Treatment ranges from rest and physical therapy to surgery, depending on severity.

Causes

Muscle strain from overuse, heavy lifting, or sudden movements can cause back and hip pain. This results in inflammation and stiffness, limiting mobility. Rest, physical therapy, and targeted exercises help alleviate pain and strengthen muscles.

Poor posture, such as slouching or prolonged sitting, stresses the back and hips, causing pain and muscle imbalances. Correcting posture with ergonomic adjustments and exercises can reduce pain and improve alignment.

Arthritis, like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, inflames and deteriorates joints, leading to back and hip pain, stiffness, and reduced motion. Managing arthritis involves medications, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes to reduce inflammation.

A herniated disc, where spinal disc tissue presses on nerves, causes severe back pain radiating to the hips and legs, often with numbness or weakness. Treatments include physical therapy, medications, and sometimes surgery to relieve nerve pressure.