Can spinal stenosis cause hip pain?

Don't waste time trying oil massages or random exercises found online for spinal issues. If spinal stenosis is pinching a nerve, only an MRI and an orthopedic specialist can tell you what's actually happening in your hip. Get it verified by a doctor.

Applying warm mustard oil with a little garlic can give temporary relief to the hip stiffness. But beta, spinal stenosis is a serious condition where the spinal canal narrows, so these home remedies won't cure it. You must consult an orthopedic doctor.

I am experiencing some mild lower back stiffness that seems to spread to my left hip when I stand for long. Is this how spinal stenosis starts, or could it be just a muscle pull? I am a bit scared to go to the doctor alone.

I just recovered from a severe episode of this. The pain in my right hip was so bad I thought I had a hip joint issue, but the MRI showed it was lumbar stenosis pinching my L4-L5 nerve. Physiotherapy and doctor-prescribed meds worked wonders, so please get diagnosed soon.

I totally understand how frustrating this hip pain can be. I tried heat pads, acupressure, and various herbal balms, but they only gave temporary relief because the root cause was my spine. Combining gentle core exercises under a physiotherapist's guidance with medical treatment is the best way forward.