Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine
Hip Pain Treatment in Michigan Non-Surgical Care From Board-Certified Doctors
Hip pain can come from arthritis inside the joint, irritated tendons or bursa on the outside, or the low back. Our physicians sort out the source first, then explain non-surgical options such as PRP and bone marrow (stem cell) treatment.
★ 4.7 Google rating · Board-certified physicians · Rochester Hills & Grand Rapids
What causes hip pain, and how can regenerative medicine help?
Hip pain can come from arthritis inside the joint, irritated tendons or bursa on the outside of the hip, or the low back. After a careful exam and imaging review, our physicians may recommend non-surgical options such as PRP, bone marrow (stem cell) treatment, or prolotherapy, placed with image guidance. Results vary.
Hip Pain Treatment Without Surgery
Hip pain can make walking, climbing stairs, sleeping on your side, and getting in and out of the car harder. It can come from several places: arthritis inside the joint, irritated tendons or bursa on the outside of the hip, or the low back. Because the treatment depends on the source, a careful exam comes first.
Board-certified physicians at our Rochester Hills and Grand Rapids offices evaluate hip pain and explain the non-surgical options that may help, along with the honest limits of each. Read more about hip pain causes, treatment, and prevention.
How Hip Treatment Works
Your physician reviews your symptoms, examines your hip’s strength and motion, and reviews X-rays or MRI. Diagnostic ultrasound can show the tendons and bursa on the outside of the hip.
- PRP: concentrated platelets from your own blood, used for hip tendon problems and some arthritis.
- Bone marrow (BMAC) treatment: your own bone marrow cells, concentrated and placed in the same visit, for selected hip arthritis.
- Prolotherapy: a dextrose solution that prompts a healing response in weakened ligaments and tendons.
Deep hip joint treatments are placed with fluoroscopic (x-ray) or ultrasound guidance so they reach the right spot. Most plans also include strengthening to support the hip.
Who May Be a Good Candidate?
You may be a good candidate if hip pain from arthritis, bursitis, or a tendon problem limits your daily activities, and rest, physical therapy, or medication have not given lasting relief. Severe arthritis with major joint collapse may be better served by hip replacement, and your physician will tell you if that is the case. Learn whether stem cell therapy can help you avoid hip replacement.
Conditions
Hip Conditions Our Physicians Evaluate
A careful exam sorts out which part of the hip is causing your pain.
Hip osteoarthritis
Wear of the cartilage inside the hip joint, causing groin pain and stiffness.
Read about hip arthritisHip bursitis
Irritation of the bursa on the outside of the hip, often painful to lie on.
Hip tendon problems
Tendinopathy of the gluteal or hip flexor tendons from overuse.
Active lifestyle injuries
Hip strains from running, golf, pickleball, and other sports.
Patient reviews
What Our Patients Say
In Their Words
We were amazed at how thorough the explanation of the recommended procedure was. I knew just what would happen and what I was agreeing to.
Steve G. Regenerative medicine patient
This doctor is very professional, using layman’s terms and taking his time with my parents to fully explain everything, and in answering all our questions!
Rosanna Windsor, Ontario · Family of a stem cell patient
Dr Nabity answered every question/concerns I had prior to the procedure in detail. If you leave a message for him he always calls you back himself.
Connie H. New Baltimore, MI · Stem cell patient
Excerpts from our patient testimonials.
Individual results vary. Reviews reflect each patient’s own experience.
Your visit
Your Path to Treatment
Most visits follow four simple steps. Our team guides you through each one and answers questions along the way.
1. Consultation
Meet your physician, talk through your symptoms, and review your history and goals.
2. Diagnosis & Imaging
Ultrasound or other imaging helps identify the source of your pain.
3. Treatment
If regenerative treatment fits your hip, your physician places it precisely with ultrasound or fluoroscopic guidance.
4. Follow-Up
Check-ins track your progress and adjust your plan as needed.
Insurance & cost
Insurance, Self-Pay, and Clear Pricing
We accept many major insurance plans for consultations, testing, and many spine and joint procedures. Regenerative treatments such as PRP and stem cell therapy are usually self-pay, so you get a clear estimate before you decide.
Usually billed to insurance
- Consultations and office visits
- EMG and nerve testing
- Epidural, facet, and SI joint injections
- Nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation, and nerve stimulators
Usually self-pay
- PRP and stem cell therapy (BMAC)
- Prolotherapy
- PRP hair restoration
- Stem cell banking
Self-pay options include prompt-pay discounts, payment plans, and HSA or FSA funds for eligible expenses.
Plans we accept
- PPO Trust
UMR coming soon. Blue Care Network plans require a referral. Coverage varies by plan and service, so call Rochester Hills (248) 216-1008 or Grand Rapids (616) 288-1109 and we will check your benefits.
Why patients choose MCRM
- Board-certified physicians Every procedure is performed by a board-certified physician, not a technician.
- Image-guided precision Ultrasound or fluoroscopic (x-ray) guidance places treatment exactly where it is needed.
- Your own cells, prepared on site Platelets and bone marrow cells are processed in our in-house lab during your visit.
- Results we track We have reported patient outcomes to the DataBiologics registry since 2019.
- Clear, upfront pricing Itemized estimates before treatment, prompt-pay discounts, and payment plans.
- Physicians who teach physicians Our doctors teach orthobiologic courses and helped write national back pain guidelines.
Our physicians
Meet Your Care Team
Thomas Nabity, MD
Board-certified physician
John Santa Ana, DO
Board-certified physician
Robert Farhat, DO
Board-certified physician
Kevin M. Nemeth, MD
Board-certified physician
John Steele, MD
Board-certified physician
Christopher Hannasch, DO
Board-certified physician
Credentials & memberships
Training You Can Look Up
Board certification shows a physician completed specialty training and passed independent exams. Our physicians go further, with added certifications and memberships in orthobiologics, musculoskeletal ultrasound and electrodiagnostic medicine. Each program is run by an independent organization, so you can see exactly what it requires.
PM&R Board Certification
Board certification in physical medicine and rehabilitation, the specialty focused on restoring function.
Pain Medicine Board Certification
Board certification in pain medicine, covering evaluation and treatment of complex pain conditions.
IOF Certification Courses
Advanced knee, hip and spine certification courses in image-guided orthobiologic procedures.
IOF Instructors & Training Hub
Our physicians teach other doctors as IOF instructors, and our Rochester Hills clinic hosts training.
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Certified in diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound, the imaging used to guide our treatments.
Electrodiagnostic Medicine
Board certification in electrodiagnostic medicine, the specialty behind EMG and nerve testing.
American Academy of PM&R
The national society for physiatrists, physicians focused on restoring movement.
Interventional Pain (ASIPP)
A society that sets education and practice standards for interventional pain medicine.
Orthopaedic Medicine (AAOM)
A physician group focused on non-surgical musculoskeletal care, including prolotherapy.
DataBiologics Registry
We report patient outcomes to a national orthobiologics registry to track results over time.
Patient stories
Hear From Our Patients
Patients describe their own experiences with care at the Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine. Individual results vary.
Patient Testimonial
Patient Testimonial
FAQ
Hip Pain Questions
Answers to common questions from our patients. Your physician can address your specific situation during a consultation.
What causes hip pain?
Common causes include hip osteoarthritis, bursitis, tendon problems, and pain referred from the low back.
How do you find the source of hip pain?
Your physician examines your hip, reviews X-rays or MRI, and may use diagnostic ultrasound.
Can PRP help hip pain?
PRP may help some patients with hip tendon problems and arthritis, especially alongside strengthening. Results vary.
Can stem cell therapy help hip arthritis?
Bone marrow (BMAC) treatment may help selected patients with hip arthritis. Your physician will review your imaging and explain whether it fits.
Can regenerative treatment help me avoid hip replacement?
For some patients it may help delay surgery. Severe arthritis may still need replacement, and your physician will be honest about which applies.
Are hip injections image-guided?
Yes. Our physicians use fluoroscopic (x-ray) or ultrasound guidance.
How soon can I walk after treatment?
Most patients walk out of the office and return to light activity soon after, following a gradual plan.
Does insurance cover regenerative hip treatment?
Regenerative treatments are usually self-pay. Some conventional joint injections can be billed to insurance.
Where are your offices?
Rochester Hills: 355 Barclay Cir, Suite A, (248) 216-1008. Grand Rapids: 1000 E. Paris Ave SE, Suite 221, (616) 288-1109.
How do I schedule a consultation?
Call (248) 216-1008 for Rochester Hills or (616) 288-1109 for Grand Rapids, or use the short form on this page.
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Our locations
Visit Our Michigan Clinics
Rochester Hills Clinic
355 Barclay Cir, Suite A
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–4:30 pm
Grand Rapids Clinic
1000 E. Paris Ave SE, Suite 221
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–4:30 pm
Areas we serve
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Patients visit our Rochester Hills and Grand Rapids clinics from across Michigan.
