Medically reviewed by Derek Wimmer, PA Updated
Hip pain commonly stems from osteoarthritis, bursitis, or tendon irritation. Wimmer evaluates it with in-office imaging (ultrasound or fluoroscopy) when needed and offers non-surgical care — Wharton's Jelly with mesenchymal stem cells, PRP, peptides, and image-guided injections among the options — to ease pain and protect mobility for active Southwest Florida patients.
| Common causes | Arthritis, bursitis, tendinopathy |
|---|---|
| Evaluation | In-office imaging as needed |
| Key options | Wharton's Jelly with mesenchymal stem cells, PRP, peptides, injections |
| Goal | Restore mobility, avoid or delay surgery |
Common causes & symptoms
- Hip osteoarthritis and joint stiffness
- Bursitis and tendon irritation
- Groin, outer-hip, or buttock discomfort
- Reduced mobility affecting golf, walking, and daily life
When to seek care
If hip is limiting your activity, lingering for more than a couple of weeks, waking you at night, or causing swelling or instability, it's worth a proper evaluation. Early, accurate assessment often opens up more — and less invasive — options.
How we evaluate it
Your visit begins with an in-office evaluation, with imaging — ultrasound or fluoroscopy — when it's needed, so we can see the area clearly. Occasionally we'll arrange additional imaging elsewhere. From there, Derek builds a personalized, honest plan — and walks you through the options for your situation.
Non-surgical options we may consider
- Wharton's Jelly with mesenchymal stem cells — an umbilical-derived allograft, an emerging non-surgical option offered with honest, individualized counsel
- PRP — platelet-rich plasma to support your body's own repair signaling
- Peptides — targeted peptides such as BPC-157 to support recovery and tissue resilience
- Injections — precise relief for the hip joint or bursa, with hyaluronic acid where appropriate
- Activity & maintenance planning — to protect long-term mobility
Keeping you active
For golfers, pickleball and tennis players, boaters, and active retirees, the goal isn't just less pain — it's getting back to the life you love and staying there. That's the heart of how we plan your care.
Terms to know
- PRP
- Platelet-rich plasma, prepared from a patient's own blood to concentrate platelets for an injection.
- Image-guided injection
- An injection performed while the clinician uses real-time imaging to see the treatment area.
- Fluoroscopy
- Real-time X-ray imaging used to guide selected procedures.
