Algology Associates, Interventional Pain Center

02/05/2026

Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS) - Lateral Hip Pain Awareness Evidence-Based Treatment

Pain on the side of the hip, tenderness over the hip bone or discomfort while standing on one leg are commonly associated with **Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GPS)*** This condition is related to **gluteal tendon strain and local soft-tissue irritation** around the outer hip area and is frequently seen in people with long sitting hours, altered walking patterns, or recent low-back pain.
Gentle movement, posture awareness, and guided exercise programs play an important role in supporting hip and pelvic function. Proper activity modification and progressive strengthening help improve comfort and movement over time.

📌This post is for general awareness and educational purposes only.
📌It does not provide medical diagnosis or individual treatment advice.

01/14/2026

Do you know that not all leg pain means sciatica?
Most people confuse disc bulge, sciatica pain, and piriformis syndrome but each one starts from a different source inside your body.
• Disc Bulge → When the spinal disc slips outward and presses on a nearby nerve root.
It causes sharp, localized pain that worsens while sitting or bending.
Over 25% of adults worldwide experience it, most between the ages of 30-50.
Good news: gentle movement, spinal decompression, and core rehab can help the disc re-absorb naturally.
• Sciatica → When the sciatic nerve, the longest nerve in your body, gets irritated or compressed.
It causes electric, shooting pain down one leg sometimes
with numbness or tingling.
Nearly 40% of people will experience sciatica pain at least once in their lifetime.
Nerve pain treatment, posture re-training, and guided physiotherapy exercises restore mobility and calm the inflamed nerve.
Piriformis Syndrome → When the deep piriformis for 6-8% of
muscle in your buttock squeezes the sciatic nerve... pain
It mimics sciatica but starts outside the spine.
cases globally,
Around 6-8% of all sciatica-like pain comes from this cause.
Myofascial release, stretching, and pelvic alignment therapy usually bring quick results.

12/31/2025

Dr. Parikh and staff would like to thank everyone for an excellent 2025. We are all very greatfull, and would like to wish everyone a happy blessed New Years. May all your wishes come true in 2026❤️. ♥️🎆🎉✨

12/24/2025

Dr. Parikh and staff would like to wish everyone HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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12/19/2025

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08/02/2024

Thank you for trusting Dr. Parikh for your Pain Managent care .
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01/22/2024

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01/22/2024

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01/22/2024

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10/30/2023

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11/25/2022

Happy Thanksgiving! The Algology Associates Team hopes everyone had a blessed and safe Thanksgiving.