Is Lower Back Pain Associated With Hip Replacement?
Hip replacement surgery has transformed the lives of millions of people worldwide by restoring mobility and reducing chronic pain. However, for some patients, concerns arise after surgery when new or persistent pain appears in different areas—especially the lower back. A common question many patients ask is: is lower back pain associated with hip replacement ? The answer is nuanced. While hip replacement surgery primarily targets the hip joint, changes in body alignment, gait, and muscle balance after surgery can sometimes affect the spine and surrounding muscles. Let’s explore why this happens, what symptoms to watch out for, and how to manage or prevent lower back pain after hip replacement. Why Lower Back Pain May Occur After Hip Replacement To understand the association, we must look at how the hip and spine work together. Both are part of what doctors call the “hip-spine connection.” When hip mobility is reduced due to arthritis or injury, the lower back compensates by over...