Hip Pain

Hip pain treatment in The Villages, FL for pain on the side of the hip or deep in the groin.

Where it hurts tells us what it is. Pain on the outside of the hip is usually tendon or bursa. Pain deep in the groin is usually the joint. They are different problems, and we treat them differently.

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910 Old Camp Road, Suite 162, The Villages Mon–Thu 7 AM–3 PM · Fri until noon

Dr. Christopher Cheshire Dr. Thomas Phipps, MD, who provides medical oversight at Cheshire Integrative Medicine

Treated by Dr. Christopher Cheshire, MS, AP, LAc, DOM, NCCAOM board certified, 22 years in The Villages. Medical oversight by Dr. Thomas Phipps, MD. Meet the providers

In short: Hip pain treatment in The Villages FL. Shockwave, acupuncture, and laser for hip bursitis, gluteal tendinopathy, and hip arthritis. Call 352-430-2720. Where it hurts tells us what it is. Pain on the outside of the hip is usually tendon or bursa.

What Is Going On

Outside the hip or inside the joint.

Pain on the outer hip, the side you cannot lie on at night, is most often gluteal tendinopathy with an irritated bursa over it. Like all tendinopathy it is a stalled repair process in tissue that has been overloaded, not a simple inflammation, which is why rest and a cortisone shot calm it and it returns.

Pain deep in the groin, especially with stiffness turning the leg or getting out of a car, is more typically the hip joint itself. That is arthritis territory, and the treatment shifts toward the joint, the capsule, and the muscles controlling how it loads.

The back complicates both. The low back and sacroiliac joint refer pain straight into the hip and buttock, which is why some hip pain does not improve until the back is treated. Sorting that out is part of the exam.

How We Treat It

Four tools, matched to your case.

No single therapy fits every hip. These are the four we use. Which ones you get, and in what combination, is decided at your exam.

Shockwave therapy

For the tendon side of hip pain. Acoustic pressure waves delivered to the gluteal tendons restart the remodeling process in tissue that has stopped repairing, and it has good support for greater trochanteric pain. How shockwave works.

Acupuncture and dry needling

Needling releases the deep hip rotators and gluteal muscles that load the joint and tendons, and calms the pain signaling that keeps the hip guarded. How acupuncture works.

Laser therapy

Low level laser reduces inflammation in the bursa and joint lining without any mechanical stress, useful when the hip is too irritable to work firmly. How laser works.

Acupuncture injections

Anti inflammatory and regenerative injectables placed at points around the tendon and joint, used when the tissue needs more support than needling alone provides. How injection therapy works.

What To Expect

A typical plan.

01

We locate the real source

Outer hip tendon, hip joint, and referred pain from the low back all present as hip pain and often overlap. We examine the hip, the back, and your history before treating anything.

02

We choose the therapies

Shockwave, acupuncture, laser, and injections all treat hip pain. Which ones lead depends on whether the problem is tendon or joint, and we will explain the reasoning.

03

You keep moving, with guidance

Hips do badly with rest, and side sleeping and stair patterns matter. We tell you what to keep doing, what to change, and what supports the treatment between visits.

04

We check progress honestly

Night pain on that side, stairs, and walking distance are easy to track. If the plan is not working, we adjust it or tell you when a surgical opinion is warranted.

Is This You

A strong fit for this care.

This approach tends to work best when:

  • The hip pain has been present for more than three months.
  • You cannot lie on that side at night, or stairs and getting out of the car are the worst.
  • A cortisone shot or rest has helped temporarily and it returned.
  • Imaging, if you have had it, showed tendinopathy, bursitis, or moderate arthritis.
  • You are trying to stay active, or to delay a hip replacement.

When it is something else. Sudden severe groin pain after a fall, or inability to bear weight, needs imaging to rule out a fracture, particularly if you have osteoporosis. Hip pain with fever or a hot swollen joint needs urgent care. We screen for both at the consultation.

Cost, Insurance and Visits

Hip Pain Treatment cost and insurance in The Villages.

What sets the cost

Hip pain plans combine acupuncture with shockwave for gluteal tendons, laser, or point injections. Each therapy is priced on its own.

Insurance

It depends on the therapy. Acupuncture visits are covered by many insurance plans and we check yours before the first appointment. Shockwave, laser, injections, peptides and NAD+ are self pay, and you will know the price of each before you agree to it.

How many visits

Hips usually run weekly for four to six visits, then taper. Night pain on the side often improves first.

Your first 20 minute consultation is free, and no referral is needed. Call 352-430-2720. Insurance and payment details.

Common Questions

Hip Pain, answered.

Side lying compresses the gluteal tendons and the bursa directly against the bone at the outside of the hip. Night pain on the affected side is the classic sign of greater trochanteric pain, and it easing is usually the first sign treatment is working.
Sometimes, and it is one of the most common reasons hip treatment fails elsewhere. The low back and sacroiliac joint refer into the buttock and outer hip. The exam distinguishes them, and when both are involved we treat both.
That depends on the joint and how much of your life the pain is taking. Many outer hip problems have nothing to do with the joint at all and never need surgery. If your joint genuinely needs replacing, we will say so.
Because it calmed the inflammation without rebuilding the tendon underneath, and the tendon was the actual problem. Restarting repair in that tissue is a different goal, which is what shockwave is for.
Usually yes, with adjustments to volume. Total rest deconditions the tendon and the muscle around the joint, which sets up the next flare. We give specific guidance rather than a blanket stop.
That depends on how long the pain has been there, how the tissue looks on exam, and which therapies we use. Some people need a short series, others need longer. Dr. Cheshire will give you a specific plan at your consultation rather than a number off a page.
In most cases yes, with adjustments. Tissue rebuilds in response to load, so total rest usually is not the answer. We will tell you what to keep doing, what to scale back, and for how long.
Coverage depends on the therapy and your plan.
At Cheshire Integrative Medicine, 910 Old Camp Road, Suite 162, The Villages, FL 32162. Patients come from across The Villages and from Lady Lake, Oxford, Wildwood, Fruitland Park, Summerfield, Leesburg, Belleview and Ocala. Ground floor, free parking at the door.
Hip pain plans combine acupuncture with shockwave for gluteal tendons, laser, or point injections. Each therapy is priced on its own. Call 352-430-2720 and we will quote your plan before you book.
It depends on the therapy. Acupuncture visits are covered by many insurance plans and we check yours before the first appointment. Shockwave, laser, injections, peptides and NAD+ are self pay, and you will know the price of each before you agree to it.

The Tools We Use

Related services.

Pain & Movement

Shockwave Therapy

Acoustic waves that restart stalled tendon and fascia repair.

→ Pain & Movement

Acupuncture

Orthopedic and traditional acupuncture for pain and movement.

→ Pain & Movement

Laser Therapy

Low level laser for inflammation, pain, and tissue repair.

→ Recovery & Performance

Acupuncture Injections

Regenerative and anti inflammatory injectables for longer relief.

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In The Treatment Room

Working the hip and the chain around it.

Hip treatment here works the tendons on the outside, the deep rotators, and the low back that refers into it, a few sites per visit, usually across a short series of visits.

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Patient Reviews

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"I had a torn meniscus. Doctors only wanted to go toward surgery. I decided to try natural treatments. One was Dr. Cheshire. Within 4 treatments it was healed, and I was able to get back to my walking exercises. Excellent."

Arlette YonGoogle reviewAvoided knee surgery

"As a newcomer to The Villages, I was in need of pain relief for my fibromyalgia. Dr. Cheshire had me doing cartwheels around my yard after 3 visits! I will never go anywhere else!"

Alexa ChavezGoogle reviewFibromyalgia relief

"Dr. Cheshire and his team have been very helpful in my journey to combat chronic back and neck pain. My mobility has improved and I am walking better. Thank you."

Regina Kear ReidGoogle reviewChronic back and neck pain
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Dr. Cheshire is rated 4.6 of 5 on Healthgrades from 11 patient ratings as of October 2026 (Healthgrades profile). The quotes above are from Google.

Clinical Review

Reviewed by our clinical team

Written and clinically reviewed by Dr. Christopher Cheshire, MS, AP, LAc, DOM (NCCAOM board certified). Last reviewed September 2026. Content updated November 3, 2026.

  1. Rompe JD, Segal NA, Cacchio A, et al. Home training, local corticosteroid injection, or radial shock wave therapy for greater trochanter pain syndrome. The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2009;37(10):1981-1990.
  2. Vickers AJ, Vertosick EA, Lewith G, et al. Acupuncture for chronic pain: update of an individual patient data meta-analysis. The Journal of Pain. 2018;19(5):455-474.

These references describe the general body of research behind the approaches we use. They are not claims about your individual outcome, and they are not a substitute for an evaluation.

Where We Treat

Hip pain treatment in The Villages, Florida.

Our clinic is at 910 Old Camp Road, Suite 162, on the ground floor with step-free access and free parking at the door. Most patients drive in from The Villages and the surrounding Lake, Sumter, and Marion county communities.

Address910 Old Camp Road, Suite 162
The Villages, FL 32162

Phone352-430-2720

HoursMonday to Thursday, 7 AM to 3 PM
Friday, 7 AM to 12 PM

Getting hereGround floor, step-free entry. Look for the ACUPUNCTURE sign on the porch. Directions

Communities We See Patients From

The VillagesLady LakeOxford WildwoodSummerfieldFruitland Park LeesburgBelleviewOcala

Start Here

Sleep on that side again.

Schedule a free 20 minute consultation and we will tell you what is driving your hip pain, which of our tools fit it, and whether we can help at all.

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