Understanding & Treating Hip Pain
Hip pain can affect people of all ages. It may develop gradually from age-related wear and tear, or appear suddenly after an injury or intense sports activity. Deep pain can be felt in the groin, outer hip or upper thigh, which makes it very difficult to carry out everyday activities. Ignoring persistent hip pain worsens the condition, resulting in complex treatment over time.
Dr. Nisarg Shah first focuses on identifying the root cause of hip pain before recommending any treatment. Every patient is provided with an understanding of the severity of the condition and receives a personalised treatment plan. We prioritise conservative, non-surgical treatments to relieve pain and improve mobility whenever possible and help patients return to their normal routine without unnecessary surgery.
Common Symptoms of Hip Pain
- Groin or outer thigh pain that worsens during walking or standing.
- Stiffness that makes cross-legged sitting or putting on shoes difficult.
- Night pain or aching while lying on the affected side.
- Limping gait or difficulty walking normal distances.
- Clicking, locking, or catching sensations deep within the hip joint.
Our Conservative Treatment Protocol
Diagnosis begins with a detailed medical history of the patient and physical examination. Digital X-rays help to assess the hip joint and bone alignment or any signs of arthritis or other abnormalities. If required, an MRI may be recommended for a more detailed evaluation.
Dr. Nisarg Shah develops a personalised treatment plan based on the diagnosis that is focused on relieving pain and restoring mobility. Conservative care includes anti-inflammatory medications and targeted physiotherapy to improve hip strength and flexibility, gait correction and lifestyle guidance to reduce stress on the joints. These treatments are designed to reduce pain, restore mobility, and help you return to your everyday activities.
Advanced cases such as severe cartilage loss or AVN bone collapse are evaluated for total hip replacement to restore pain-free walking.
Get the Right Treatment at the Right Time
People often dismiss hip pain as stiffness until it starts costing them sleep or shortening how far they can walk. By then, the damage has often moved past what physiotherapy can fix.
Dr. Nisarg Shah, an orthopaedic surgeon in Ahmedabad, focuses on catching it before that point; accurate diagnosis first, surgery only when it's genuinely required.
If hip pain isn't going away on its own, get it checked early. It's easier to treat than to reverse.