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If you are experiencing hip pain that affects your daily activities, a consultation can help determine the underlying cause and appropriate next steps. Dr. Silky Patel is a double board-certified pain management physician in Houston, specializing in the evaluation of hip pain and related musculoskeletal conditions.
Hip pain can have many causes, including joint-related concerns, muscle strain, tendon-related issues, or spine-related conditions. Symptoms may include discomfort around the hip, stiffness, or difficulty with movement, which can sometimes affect sleep or daily function.
Dr. Patel performs a thorough evaluation that may include a physical exam and review of imaging to better understand the source of pain. Based on the diagnosis, she discusses personalized, non-surgical options designed to help reduce pain and improve function.
If your symptoms persist or begin to interfere with your routine, scheduling a consultation can help you better understand your condition and explore appropriate care options based on your evaluation.
Hip pain can have multiple underlying causes, and a thorough evaluation is important to determine the source of symptoms. Dr. Silky Patel assesses each patient individually and may recommend non-surgical options designed to help reduce pain and improve function based on the diagnosis.
Some common reasons patients may seek evaluation for hip pain include:
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Dr. Silky Patel is a double board-certified pain management physician in Houston, TX with over 15 years of experience in interventional spine and musculoskeletal care. She focuses on evaluating conditions such as facet arthrosis, sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction, and degenerative disc changes, and offers personalized, non-surgical options designed to help reduce pain and improve function. Based on your evaluation and diagnosis, a range of interventional and non-surgical options may be considered, including:
Living with chronic pain can affect every part of your life. Our team offers personalized, evidence-based care designed to help reduce pain and improve function based on your individual evaluation.
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) injections are offered as part of regenerative medicine options and are designed to support the body’s natural healing response and may help reduce pain and inflammation in certain patients.
This type of injection places numbing medicine at the nerves of the neck and back arthritic joints. For example, facet arthropathy, spondylosis, or spine arthritis, can occur in the neck or low back. After a test block, known as a medial branch block, proves effective, Radiofrequency Ablation can be performed.
Having enough experience in practicing non-surgical procedures, Dr. Patel has remarkable expertise in joint injections. Joint injections may be considered as an option to help reduce pain and inflammation in certain patients based on their evaluation and diagnosis.
Whether you are suffering from muscle pains or if you want to get relief from stiff or stressed muscles, Trigger point injections may be used as an option to help reduce muscle-related pain in certain patients. Trigger point injections can be very helpful in soothing Myalgia (muscle knots, aches, inflammation or pain) in your back and neck.
Dr. Silky Patel may recommend Electromyography EMG and nerve conduction studies (NCS) are used to evaluate nerve and muscle function as part of the diagnostic process. Nerve or muscle diseases such as a pinched spinal nerve, peripheral neuropathy, myositis, and carpal tunnel syndrome can be easily identified by performing EMG/NCS tests.
Botox injections may be considered for certain conditions such as muscle-related pain or spasms based on clinical evaluation. Botox injections may also be considered as part of a management plan for certain patients based on evaluation.
The Vertiflex procedure may be considered for certain patients with lumbar spinal stenosis based on evaluation and diagnosis. This minimally invasive procedure involves placing an implant in the spine to help relieve pressure associated with certain positions such as standing or walking.
The MILD procedure may be considered for certain patients with lumbar spinal stenosis who experience difficulty with standing or walking, and may help reduce pain and improve function. Dr. Patel takes proper care of patients while practicing this safe outpatient “Minimally Invasive Lumbar decompression” MILD procedure.
The SI joint is where the spinal column meets the pelvis, and this joint can become inflamed, causing SI joint pain. SI joint pain can feel like low back pain and can sometimes track down the leg. SI joint pain is caused by arthritis, and can also be felt during and after pregnancy. Dr Patel can inject your SI joint to help decrease your pain.
Kyphoplasty/vertebroplasty procedures help by putting a type of 'cement' in a broken vertebrae. Vertebrae can be diagnosed with compression fractures caused by osteoporosis or falls. Without this treatment, compression fractures can be very painful and cause your spine to shorten.
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Hip pain can have multiple causes, including joint-related concerns, tendon or muscle strain, inflammation around the hip, or symptoms referred from the lower back. Some patients may notice gradual stiffness or discomfort, while others may experience symptoms after an injury. Dr. Gunjan Silky Patel performs a detailed evaluation to determine whether hip pain is related to the joint, surrounding soft tissues, or spine-related conditions.
You may consider seeking evaluation if hip pain persists, worsens over time, or begins to limit your ability to walk, move comfortably, or perform daily activities. Pain that affects sleep or radiates to other areas may also require further assessment. Dr. Silky Patel evaluates symptoms and helps determine appropriate next steps based on your condition.
Hip pain is not always related to arthritis. It may also be associated with muscle strain, tendon-related concerns, or spine-related symptoms. A proper evaluation is important to determine the underlying cause. Dr. Gunjan Silky Patel assesses each patient individually to guide diagnosis and care planning.
Non-surgical options may include image-guided injections, regenerative medicine options such as PRP, radiofrequency procedures, and structured rehabilitation strategies. These approaches may be considered as part of a plan to help reduce pain and improve function in certain patients, based on evaluation and diagnosis.
In many cases, hip pain may be managed with non-surgical approaches, depending on the underlying condition. Dr. Silky Patel evaluates each patient and discusses appropriate options based on symptoms, diagnosis, and individual goals.
Response to care can vary depending on the patient and the underlying condition. Some individuals may notice changes in symptoms over time, while others may require adjustments to their care plan. The focus is on helping reduce pain and improve function based on ongoing evaluation.
Yes, in some cases, hip pain may be related to the lower spine. Nerve-related symptoms or disc-related concerns can sometimes cause discomfort that feels like hip pain. Dr. Gunjan Silky Patel performs a comprehensive evaluation to determine the source of symptoms.
Maintaining strength, flexibility, and activity levels may help support joint and muscle function. Addressing symptoms early and following a care plan based on your evaluation can also help manage ongoing discomfort. Dr. Silky Patel provides individualized recommendations based on each patient’s condition.
