Hip pain can turn even the most routine moments into an uncomfortable experience. In some cases, the discomfort may be minor enough that easy home remedies such as exercise, weight loss or simple rest may resolve it. As the body ages, however, knee and hip pain can be an indication of something more serious.
Our hips serve many functions for our body; they keep us upright, allow us to bear weight, walk smoothly, run, jump, etc. Since the hips are engaged in nearly every way we move, hip pain can have debilitating consequences. Although hip pain is frequently the result of osteoarthritis or injury, it can also be a sign of other health conditions. We can help you identify the source of your hip pain and develop a tailored treatment plan for your symptoms.
Common Causes of Hip Pain
- Inflammation
- Osteoarthritis and Inflammatory Diseases
- Bursitis
- Overuse Injuries
- Trauma
- Referred Pain and Other Sources of Hip Pain
How Chiropractic Can Help Hip Pain
After performing a careful physical examination and evaluating your familial and personal history, we can work to determine the source of your hip pain. Your chiropractor will create a personalized treatment plan that include chiropractic adjustments, exercise therapy, posture awareness, stretching, massage, coordination with other health practitioners, and more. Treatments will aim to reduce inflammation, relax any existing muscle spasms, strengthen weakened muscles, and improve the mobility of the joint.
Depending on the cause of your hip pain, chiropractic adjustments could help.
Multiple studies have found that chiropractic adjustments are effective in relieving sciatica, a common cause of pain in the hip and lower back. In a study comparing the efficacy of chiropractic to surgery for sciatica, 60% of chiropractic patients with severe sciatica had substantially improved symptoms that allowed them to avoid surgery. Case studies have also suggested that chiropractic can relieve pain associated with sacroiliac joint dysfunction and Piriformis syndrome, which both frequently result in hip pain.
Some patients with hip osteoarthritis (HOA) have also benefited from chiropractic care. In one study, 83% of HOA patients improved within nine visits to a chiropractor. Treatment included axial manipulation of the hip, stretching, and full kinetic chain treatment (manipulative therapy to the spine, knee, ankle, or foot when appropriate).
Natural treatments of hip pain can allow patients to avoid the costs and risks of surgery and drugs. Contact us to learn more about non-invasive relief of hip pain.