Discover why chronic joint pain worsens over time and the 3 critical factors most doctors overlook. South Jersey's leading pain specialists reveal the truth about joint pain progression and proven non-surgical solutions.

If you've been dealing with hip pain and can't figure out why, here's something that might surprise you: the problem might not be your hip at all. At Active Spine and Joint Institute, we see this all the time. Patients come in convinced they have a hip issue, only to discover their lower back is the real culprit.

If you live with chronic pain, you’ve heard this advice a thousand times. From doctors. From family. From well-meaning friends. Maybe even from your own inner voice, urging you to protect yourself from further injury.

But here’s the truth: This advice is not only wrong—it may actually be making your pain worse.

We're entering an era where reversing joint damage and regenerating tissue is not science fiction—it's science fact. We specialize in regenerative medicine treatments like A2M and Wharton’s Jelly that help our patients avoid surgery and get back to living pain-free.

Most people chalk up hip pain to aging—but that’s often not the real cause. Let’s break down the hidden and overlooked reasons behind chronic hip discomfort. From muscle imbalances and nerve entrapments to old injuries and pelvic misalignment, there’s a lot more going on beneath the surface than just “wear and tear.”

Most people think hip pain is all about the hip. Logical, right? If your hip hurts, it must be a hip problem. But here’s the kicker: That pain in your hip might not be coming from your hip at all. It might be coming from your spine.

Joint replacement surgery has been a lifeline for countless individuals suffering from debilitating hip and knee pain. These surgeries promise the restoration of mobility and a life free from the limitations imposed by worn-out joints. However, like any medical procedure, joint replacement surgery is not without its share of risks, uncertainties, and potential drawbacks.

Low back pain is a common problem that affects millions of people worldwide. While there are many potential causes of low back pain, one factor that is often overlooked is the role of tight hips. In this blog post, we'll explore the connection between tight hips and low back pain, and discuss some ways to alleviate this type of pain.