Dr. Jeremiah Jimerson | Fix Your Pain Charleston

Hip pain can make it difficult to walk, exercise, climb stairs, sleep comfortably, or even stand up from a chair. One of the most common causes of chronic hip pain in adults is hip osteoarthritis—a degenerative condition that progressively wears down the cartilage in the hip joint.

At Fix Your Pain Charleston, Dr. Jeremiah Jimerson offers patients a groundbreaking, non-surgical solution: SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Therapy. This treatment activates your body’s natural healing processes, reduces inflammation, and stimulates tissue repair—even in moderate to advanced stages of hip arthritis.

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What Is Hip Osteoarthritis?

Hip osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint condition where the cartilage cushioning the ball-and-socket joint of the hip begins to break down. As the cartilage wears away, bones begin to rub against each other, causing pain, stiffness, inflammation, and decreased mobility.

This condition typically develops slowly over time but can accelerate due to age, previous injury, excess weight, genetics, or repetitive stress on the joint.

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Stages of Hip Osteoarthritis

Hip osteoarthritis progresses through four stages:

Stage 1 – Minor

• Small cartilage loss, no visible narrowing of joint space on X-ray

• Minimal discomfort or stiffness

• Early signs may be overlooked or misattributed to general muscle tightness

Stage 2 – Mild

• Noticeable cartilage thinning begins

• Bone spurs (osteophytes) may start to form

• Some stiffness after rest, and pain with prolonged activity

Stage 3 – Moderate

• Significant cartilage loss, joint space visibly narrowed on imaging

• Increased pain, inflammation, and stiffness

• Daily activities like walking, standing, or rising from a chair may become more difficult

Stage 4 – Severe (Bone-on-Bone)

• Most or all cartilage is gone; bones rub directly together

• Severe pain, reduced mobility, and joint deformity

• Patients are often told joint replacement surgery is the only option

Dr. Jeremiah has successfully helped patients at every stage of hip osteoarthritis—including advanced bone-on-bone cases—avoid surgery and improve function with SoftWave Therapy.

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Symptoms of Hip Osteoarthritis

• Deep aching pain in the groin, hip, or buttocks

• Stiffness in the hip after sitting or sleeping

• Pain during or after activity

• Limited range of motion or difficulty bending the hip

• Weakness, limping, or decreased balance

• Clicking or grinding sensation in the joint

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How SoftWave Therapy Helps Patients with Hip Osteoarthritis

SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Therapy uses electrohydraulic supersonic acoustic waves to stimulate your body’s own repair systems—without drugs, injections, or surgery.

These acoustic waves travel deep into the joint tissues, initiating mechanotransduction, which activates biological processes responsible for tissue repair, inflammation reduction, and pain relief.

What SoftWave Therapy Does for the Arthritic Hip Joint:

• Reduces joint inflammation by modulating pro-inflammatory pathways like toll-like receptors

• Stimulates resident stem cells to migrate to the damaged area for healing and regeneration

• Promotes angiogenesis (new blood vessel formation) to improve circulation and nutrient delivery

• Activates growth factors such as VEGF, BMP, eNOS, and PCNA to support cartilage and soft tissue repair

• Breaks down scar tissue and adhesions, improving joint flexibility and function

This combination leads to less pain, greater range of motion, and improved quality of life, even in patients with advanced degenerative changes.

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Why Patients Choose SoftWave Therapy Instead of Hip Surgery

Many patients are told that total hip replacement is their only option. While surgery may be necessary in certain cases, it comes with risks, downtime, and long recovery periods.

At Fix Your Pain Charleston, Dr. Jeremiah helps patients:

• Avoid or delay total hip replacement surgery

• Reduce or eliminate the need for steroid injections or medications

• Improve joint mobility, strength, and overall function

• Return to walking, biking, and daily activities pain-free

• Reduce inflammation and joint degeneration at the cellular level

SoftWave Therapy is non-invasive, well-tolerated, and requires no downtime, making it an ideal first-line approach for people with hip osteoarthritis who want to heal naturally and stay active.

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What to Expect from Your SoftWave Care Plan

Dr. Jeremiah develops a personalized care plan based on your condition and goals. Most plans include:

• 6 to 8 sessions on average over the course of 6 to 8 weeks

• Targeted treatment to the affected hip and surrounding structures

• At-home recommendations for mobility, hydration, and activity modification

• Optional integration with Active Release Technique (ART), red light therapy, or chiropractic care if clinically appropriate

Many patients begin noticing improvements in pain, flexibility, and walking ability within the first few sessions, with continued regeneration occurring for weeks and months after the care plan is completed.

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You Don’t Have to Settle for Hip Pain or Surgery

If you’ve been told you have hip osteoarthritis—or that you’re headed for surgery—SoftWave Therapy may offer a safe, effective, and science-backed alternative.

Fix Your Pain Charleston
761 Saint Andrews Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407
Phone: 843.873.6004

Visit Fix Your Pain Charleston to learn more about us or request an appointment online here today.

Let Dr. Jeremiah help you walk stronger, move better, and heal naturally—no surgery required.