Low Back And Hip Pain

Most people suffer from lower back pain at some point in their lives. In fact, four out of five physical medicine patients seek treatment from low back pain. This pain can be caused by lower back strain, a pulled muscle, or a damaged disc, but it’s important to get treatment to prevent it from becoming chronic or debilitating.

Another common ailment is hip pain. The hip joint is a ball and socket joint, cushioned by cartilage. The wear and tear caused by aging can damage the hip joint, and there are several causes of hip pain, including:

• Arthritis
• Hip fractures
• Bursitis
• Tendinitis
• Muscle or Tendon Strain

Low back or hip pain slowing you down? We take pride in addressing our patients pain control needs and have a multitude of condition specific services available.

If you suffer from low back and hip pain, Silver Spring Medical Center can help. By thoroughly assessing your issues, to determine the cause, the staff at Silver Spring can tailor a treatment plan to your situation.

A physical medicine clinic with a leading multidisciplinary team of health professionals, Silver Spring Medical Center has served the Silver Spring and greater Washington DC communities for over 14 years. The clinic offers a comprehensive approach to physical medicine, and the capable staff is dedicated to getting you out of pain and back to your normal daily activities as quickly as possible. Treatments plans utilize physical therapy, rehabilitation, manual medicine techniques including osteopathic, physical therapy techniques, massage therapy and traditional medicine.