Hip pain is not normal—and you don’t have to live with it. Whether you are an athlete, a busy professional, or simply someone struggling to walk, sit, or sleep because of hip discomfort, this book is your guide to understanding what is really happening in your body and how to take back control. In Breaking Free from Hip Pain , orthopedic surgeon Dr. Roberto Seijas draws on more than twenty years of experience treating patients—from elite athletes to women in perimenopause—to uncover the real causes of hip pain and the most effective ways to address it. 👉 Through clear explanations and powerful patient stories , you’ll learn: Why hip pain is often misdiagnosed—or dismissed as “normal aging.” - The most common conditions behind hip pain, including femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), labral tears, cartilage damage, bursitis, tendon tears, and osteoarthritis. - When conservative care (physical therapy, lifestyle changes, injections, PRP, shockwave therapy) can help—and when surgery may be the right step. - How recovery timelines differ for young athletes, adults with demanding jobs, and women in perimenopause or with thyroid/autoimmune conditions. - Why hip pain doesn’t just affect your body, but also your sleep, energy, mood, and quality of life—and how to break that cycle. This book is not a technical manual. Instead, it is a compassionate, practical guide written for patients and their families. Each chapter begins with a real-life story—Cris, Luis, Carmen, Xavier, and others—whose struggles reflect what so many experience. Their journeys illustrate that hip pain is not inevitable, and that with the right diagnosis and plan, improvement is possible. ✨ What makes this book unique Storytelling approach : You’ll see yourself reflected in the stories of real patients. - Medical clarity : Complex conditions are explained in plain language, supported by clinical expertise. - Holistic view : Covers not only physical treatment, but also the emotional and psychological toll of chronic pain. - Practical tools : Guidance on conservative care, injections, biologic therapies, and when surgery becomes necessary. By the end, you’ll understand that hip pain is neither normal nor inevitable. There are always options—whether your goal is to return to competitive sports, reclaim daily independence, or simply sleep without pain. Take the first step toward relief, mobility, and a better quality of life.