Hip care
Hip & pelvis injuries in active people
Many hip and buttock problems in active people come from the tendons and muscles around the hip and pelvis rather than the joint itself. This section focuses on two areas Dr. Blackwell treats often — problems of the gluteal (lateral hip) tendons and injuries of the proximal hamstring where it attaches to the pelvis. These are not the only causes of hip or buttock pain, so an accurate diagnosis comes first.
Pain around the hip and buttock can come from several places — the tendons and muscles that surround the hip and pelvis, the hip joint itself, the low back, or elsewhere. Because different problems can cause similar pain, weakness, or difficulty with activity, an accurate diagnosis matters before treatment is chosen.
This section covers two areas in detail: gluteal (lateral hip) tendon problems and proximal hamstring injuries. They do not represent every cause of hip or buttock pain — if your symptoms point elsewhere, they are evaluated on their own terms. The topics below give a path into more detailed education for each.
Hip & pelvis topics
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- Gluteal (lateral hip) tendon problemsPain on the outer side of the hip from the gluteus medius and minimus tendons — from tendinopathy and irritation to partial and full-thickness tears.
- Proximal hamstring injuriesInjuries where the hamstring attaches to the pelvis — from strains and partial tears to complete avulsions — often felt as deep buttock pain, especially when sitting.
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If you have ongoing hip or buttock pain, or an injury you want evaluated, you can request an appointment to talk through what's happening and your options. This website is not monitored for emergencies — for a medical emergency, call 911.