Introducing the Hip and Pelvis Center at DISC

DISC Sports & Spine Center is proud to announce the launch of our new Hip and Pelvis Center, a specialized destination for patients seeking expert diagnosis and treatment for hip and pelvic floor disorders. This one-of-a-kind center offers a multidisciplinary approach that integrates orthopedic care with pelvic health, providing a more accurate, efficient, and comprehensive path to healing.

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We created the Hip and Pelvis Center in response to the growing need for specialized care that acknowledges the complex relationship between the hip joint and pelvic floor function. Many patients experience chronic hip pain, groin discomfort, or pelvic floor dysfunction that doesn’t improve with conventional treatment. These symptoms are often caused by overlapping issues in both the musculoskeletal and pelvic systems—but traditional healthcare typically treats them in isolation.

Why Our Center is Different

At DISC, we do things differently. Our new center uses a collaborative dual-specialist model, where every patient receives a comprehensive evaluation from both a hip specialist and a pelvic floor disorders specialist. This partnership allows us to uncover the root causes of pain and dysfunction, even when symptoms are complex or non-specific.

The benefits of this model include:

• Fewer appointments and faster diagnoses
• Greater diagnostic accuracy
• More effective, customized treatment plans

Conditions We Treat

Our Hip and Pelvis Center is equipped to treat a wide range of interconnected conditions, including:

• Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)
• Labral tears
• Hip dysplasia
• Hip osteoarthritis
• Hamstring tendinopathy and injuries
• Piriformis syndrome
• Pudendal neuralgia
• Pelvic floor dysfunction
• Chronic groin pain
• Postpartum pelvic pain
• Athletic hip injuries

Many of these conditions share overlapping symptoms, such as pain while walking, sitting or exercising, which can make them difficult to diagnose without a team that specializes in both hip and pelvic floor care.

Personalized, Advanced Treatment Options

At DISC’s Hip and Pelvis Center, we offer advanced, evidence-based treatments tailored to each patient’s condition, activity level, and long-term goals. Our care plans may include:

• Targeted physical therapy programs focused on both hip stability and pelvic floor coordination
• Orthobiologic therapies, such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections and stem cell treatments, to accelerate healing
  Minimally invasive hip surgery and hip preservation techniques to repair damage while maintaining joint integrity
• Pain management for nerve entrapments and muscle imbalances
• Postpartum recovery strategies for women dealing with lingering pelvic or hip pain

Our approach not only alleviates pain but also restores strength, function and confidence, helping patients return to their everyday lives and activities with ease.

"I’ve seen hip injections transform lives, providing rapid relief without the need for invasive surgery. For many patients, it’s the difference between managing pain and reclaiming their mobility.”

Leia Rispoli, MD

• Interventional Pain Management Specialist
• Co-Lead of DISC's Hip and Pelvis Center

A Coordinated Team Approach

The Hip and Pelvis Center is staffed by a team of board-certified experts in orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, pelvic rehabilitation and regenerative medicine. These specialists work closely together to ensure every patient receives a fully integrated and customized care plan.

This collaboration is especially important for people with symptoms that fall between traditional specialties, such as unexplained pelvic pain, nerve irritation or groin pain that flares with activity. Our team works as one unit to ensure no part of your condition is overlooked.

“The Hip and Pelvis Center is unique because we bring together specialists from across disciplines: ortho, sports med, rehab, and regenerative medicine, to tackle complex pain from every angle. If your symptoms don’t fit neatly into one box, that’s exactly where we shine, by building a customized plan that doesn’t miss a thing.”

Who Should Visit the Hip and Pelvis Center?

You may benefit from an evaluation with a specialist at our center if you:

• Have unresolved hip pain despite standard treatments
• Experience groin pain or pelvic discomfort during movement or sitting
• Are recovering from childbirth and struggling with pelvic instability
• Have a diagnosis like labral tear, hip impingement or pelvic floor dysfunction but have not found relief
• Want a second opinion on whether minimally invasive hip surgery or regenerative treatments like PRP injections are right for you

Our team treats a diverse population, from athletes to older adults with arthritis or nerve issues and creates care plans tailored to each patient’s needs and lifestyle.

Setting a New Standard in Hip and Pelvic Care

At DISC Sports & Spine Center, we are committed to providing high-level, integrated care that helps patients move beyond pain and regain their quality of life. The launch of the Hip and Pelvis Center reflects that commitment—and introduces a new model of care where both orthopedic and pelvic health are addressed together.

Whether you are exploring nonsurgical options, preparing for hip preservation surgery, or seeking relief from pelvic floor dysfunction, our experts will guide you with compassion, precision, and the most advanced tools available.

Ready to get started? If you're experiencing unresolved hip or pelvic pain, don’t wait — relief is possible. Contact the Hip and Pelvis Center at DISC Sports & Spine Center to schedule your evaluation and take the first step toward recovery.

Contact us today or learn more about our specialized care.