When you have pain in your hip and lower back, your mind can jump to all sorts of possible conclusions. Some of the potential explanations aren’t a call for concern, such as sleeping in an awkward position, while others may be medical conditions and injuries that require further treatment.

By learning about the different reasons you may be feeling pain in your hip and lower spine, you can gain insight into when you should book an appointment with a health care provider.

3 potential reasons behind your hip and lower spine pain

If you’re experiencing persistent or worsening hip and lower spine pain, talk to your provider about your concerns. They can do an evaluation of your symptoms and potentially run diagnostic tests, such as X-rays, to determine the cause.

Here are three possibilities that could explain pain in the hip and lower back, also known as the lumbar spine:

• Sciatica — Your sciatic nerve runs from your lower back and down the back of your legs. If this nerve becomes compressed or pinched, you can develop sciatica and experience pain in your lower back and hip, often in one side of your body. Other symptoms of the common condition include weakness, numbness and tingling.
• Degenerative disc disease — Also known as osteoarthritis of the spine, degenerative disc disease occurs when the spinal cord discs between the vertebrae start to break down, which can lead to pain in the lower spine and hips. You may also experience stiffness and muscle weakness in your legs.
• Spinal stenosis — It’s possible for your spinal canal to narrow for a variety of reasons, including aging, injury, arthritis and herniated discs, causing spinal stenosis. It can cause pain in your lower spine, hips, buttocks and legs. Other symptoms of spinal stenosis include numbness, tingling and weakness.

Rehab Access can help address and alleviate your hip and lower spine pain

When you have lower spine and hip pain, it’s nearly impossible to ignore throughout the day. If the pain is interfering with your mobility, it’s time to book an appointment at Rehab Access.

Using an evaluation in your first appointment, we can determine the likely cause of your pain, as well as the safest treatment options, such as exercises and dry needling, to alleviate it.

Call us or request an appointment today if you have hip and lower spine pain.