Hip pain, stiffness, and numbness radiating down the leg (sciatica) are all common symptoms for people with herniated discs in the lower back. The pressure from the herniated disc presses on the spinal nerve roots, which causes the pain and numbness to radiate to the hips and legs.

Currently, there is a treatment that doesn’t require surgery or reliance on painkillers. It’s called Interventional Selective Nerve Root Block. In this procedure, anti-inflammatory medication is injected directly to the affected nerve root using X-rays and ultrasound for guidance. This precise procedure is effective at reducing hip pain.