Bring the context.
Share prior care, existing diagnoses and a medication list. Bring relevant reports when available.
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HIP PAIN · MERRICK, NY
A more comfortable stride.
A thoughtful starting point.
Discuss discomfort that changes how you walk, climb stairs, sit or exercise.
UNDERSTANDING THE CONCERN
Where do you feel the discomfort?
Hip symptoms can involve stiffness, limited movement or discomfort around the groin, thigh or buttock. Osteoarthritis is one possible cause, but the source of hip-area pain is not always the joint itself. An evaluation helps put the pattern in context.
Describe the location, timing and activities that bring symptoms on. Discuss previous injuries, diagnoses and whether the concern affects balance, walking distance or getting dressed.
WHAT YOU MAY NOTICE
The details matter.
Tell us what you feel.
Use these examples to describe your concern. Similar symptoms can have different causes; this list is not a diagnosis.
- Discomfort in the hip, groin or thigh
- Stiffness after sitting or resting
- Pain during walking or activity
- Reduced movement or changes in your stride
YOUR CARE AT CLOUD 9
Understand your options.
Choose your next step.
Dr. Veltre evaluates your history and movement before discussing care. Chiropractic or selected complementary options may be appropriate for some musculoskeletal concerns; other situations need further assessment. Ask what the findings mean for your activities and goals.
Ask about suitability, alternatives, cost and the recommendation for future visits. Our team will explain what is included so you can make an informed decision.
Learn about SoftWave ↗YOUR FIRST CONVERSATION
A thoughtful start.
A clearer next step.
Make it personal.
Tell Dr. Veltre what you want to do more comfortably and the questions you want answered.
Leave with direction.
Discuss what fits your case, whether further assessment is needed and the recommendation before you begin.
The $59 new patient visit includes a consultation, examination and first SoftWave treatment when clinically appropriate. Further care is discussed separately.
QUESTIONS ABOUT HIP PAIN
A little more
clarity.
Can hip discomfort extend toward the knee?
Hip osteoarthritis can cause pain felt in the thigh or toward the knee. Other causes are possible, so location alone is not enough to diagnose it.
Does stiffness prove I have arthritis?
No. Stiffness is a symptom that needs context. Dr. Veltre will discuss your history and whether more assessment is appropriate.
What should I bring?
Bring relevant imaging, a medication list, previous recommendations and questions about the activities you want to return to.
Patient education: AAOS OrthoInfo ↗
CLOUD 9 · MERRICK, LONG ISLAND
Your next step.
A conversation.
Tell us what brings you in. We’ll help you understand your options.