One of the more challenging conditions for doctors to diagnose whether pain is originating in the hip or back. In this episode of Back Talk Doc, host Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia and his guest, Dr. Puneet Aggarwal, MD, troubleshoot different patient symptoms and explore how they would treat them.Dr. Aggarwal is the director of Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute of Sports Medicine, where he specializes in non-surgical treatments for the spine and interventional pain medicine. Dr. Lakhia and Dr. Aggarwal discuss multiple scenarios and treatment methods for a patient presenting hip and back pain. They run through different ways of identifying the root cause of the pain, how they would go about treating it, and the multiple options for patients who need more help. And for patients dealing with ongoing pain, Dr. Aggarwal stresses the importance of stretching and strengthening to maintain flexibility in your joints and muscles. From tight IT bands to testing pain on the stairs to SI joint pain and steroid injections, the two doctors cover the full gambit of hip and back pain. They provide tips for physicians to diagnose pain issues, and also help patients assess their own pain. ? Featured Expert ?Name: Puneet Aggarwal, MDWhat he does: As the director of Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute of Sports Medicine and division chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr. Aggarwal specializes in non-surgical spinal treatments and interventional pain medicine.Company: Spine First - Atrium HealthWords of wisdom: “I think maintaining strength, but also maintaining flexibility at the same time is the key.” Connect: WebsiteSubscribe & Contact? If you enjoyed this episode of Back Talk Doc, check out our recent episode Grief Connects Us with Jodi Stern, MD ?Enroll in Dr. Lakhia’s 6 week course to lower inflammation:https://www.drlakhia.com/offers/WanLnrxk?Apply for an Integrative Medicine consult with Dr. Lakhia (NC/SC residents only)https://www.drlakhia.com/apply ? For more information on Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia and the podcast visit BackTalkDoc.com. ? Subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Back Talk Doc is brought to you by Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates, with offices in North and South Carolina. To learn more about Dr. Lakhia and treatment options for back and spine issues, go to backtalkdoc.com. To schedule an appointment with Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates, you can call us at 1-800-344-6716 or visit our website at CNSA.com.