by Dr Chris Wellwood NP-C, MSN, DC, MS | Sep 19, 2017 | Hip Pain
Hip osteoarthritis occurs when inflammation and injury to a joint cause a breaking down of cartilage tissue. In turn, that breakdown causes pain, swelling, and deformity. The primary function of cartilage is to reduce friction in the joints and serve as a...
by Dr Chris Wellwood NP-C, MSN, DC, MS | Sep 11, 2017 | Hip Pain
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) for Relief from Hip Tendonitis Tendonitis is characterized by inflammation of a tendon. A tendon is tissue that attaches muscles to bones. Tendonitis can affect any tendon in the body, but most commonly occurs around shoulders, elbows,...
by Dr Chris Wellwood NP-C, MSN, DC, MS | Sep 7, 2017 | Hip Pain, Knee Pain
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) One Treatment Option for Hip Pain and Iliotibial Band Syndrome What is it? Iliotibial band syndrome is inflammation of the Iliotibial band on the outside of the knee as it rubs against the outside of the knee joint. Iliotibial band syndrome...
by Dr Chris Wellwood NP-C, MSN, DC, MS | Aug 16, 2017 | Hip Pain
What is Trochanteric Bursitis Trochanteric bursitis (bursitis of the hip) is a common condition among those who lead a sedentary lifestyle as well as those who are physically active. Both hips can be effected, but most frequently it is a unilateral condition. This...
by Dr Chris Wellwood NP-C, MSN, DC, MS | May 31, 2017 | Hip Pain
Discover What’s Causing Your Hip Pain One of the structures that is frequently blamed for hip pain is called the labrum—the rubbery tissue that surrounds the socket helping to stabilize the hip joint. This tissue often wears and tears with age, but it can also...
