Can Spinal Stenosis Cause Hip Pain?

Can Spinal Stenosis Cause Hip Pain?

Yes, spinal stenosis can cause hip pain.  If you’re dealing with nagging pain in your hip, groin, or buttock and hip X-rays keep coming back normal, the real problem might be your lower back.  This happens more often than you’d think. At Orthobiologics Associates, we...
Spinal Stenosis vs Herniated Disc

Spinal Stenosis vs Herniated Disc

Back pain can be confusing.  You might hear terms like spinal stenosis or herniated disc, but what do they actually mean?  More importantly, how do you know which one you’re dealing with? While the symptoms of these two conditions can overlap, there are some key...
Is Walking Good for Spinal Stenosis?

Is Walking Good for Spinal Stenosis?

If you’ve been diagnosed with spinal stenosis, you might be wondering: Is walking good for spinal stenosis, or could it make things worse?  It’s a smart question.  While walking can be uncomfortable at times, it’s actually one of the best things you can do to stay...
Comparing the Regenerative Treatments for the Spine

Comparing the Regenerative Treatments for the Spine

If you’re dealing with chronic back pain and want to avoid surgery, you’re not alone.  More and more people are looking for non-surgical ways to treat spine problems.  Regenerative therapies like PRP, PRGF, and stem cell therapies are becoming powerful tools in...
L5-S1 Exercises to Avoid

L5-S1 Exercises to Avoid

If you’re dealing with lower back pain, sciatica, or a disc issue, you’ve probably heard of the L5-S1.  It’s one of the most common problem spots in the spine—and knowing which exercises to avoid can make a big difference in how you feel. At Orthobiologics Associates,...