Close-up of a therapist providing back massage therapy in Vilnius.

Understanding the Relationship Between Low Back Pain and Hip Joint Pain: Why People are Often Confused and How to Tell Them Apart

Low back pain (LBP) and hip joint pain are anatomically distinct, but their symptoms often overlap, making it difficult for both patients and healthcare providers to differentiate between them. Low back pain typically originates from the lumbar spine and is felt around the lower back or upper buttocks. When nerves like the sciatic nerve are…