Hip Pain

Background

Hip pain is a common issue that can affect people of all ages, impacting mobility, daily activities and overall quality of life. The pain may arise from problems within the joint itself or from surrounding muscles, ligaments and tendons. It is essential to address hip pain early to prevent further complications and promote faster recovery.

According to studies, around 14% of adults over the age of 60 experience significant hip pain, highlighting the importance of recognising and addressing this issue before it worsens.

What causes Hip Pain

Hip pain is a symptom of many different conditions affecting the joints, muscles, tendons, and surrounding structures. It may result from arthritis, injuries such as fractures or labral tears, bursitis, or structural issues within the hip joint. Athletes who place high demands on their hips, such as dancers and gymnasts, may be at greater risk of developing hip pain.

Arthritis: Wear-and-tear (osteoarthritis) or inflammatory arthritis (rheumatoid arthritis) can lead to hip pain and stiffness.
Bursitis: Bursitis occurs when a small, fluid-filled sac called a bursa becomes irritated and inflamed. This can cause pain and tenderness around the hip.
Muscle Strains: Overuse, repetitive strain or injuries can strain the muscles surrounding the hip, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility.
Labral tears: Damage to the cartilage lining the hip socket may cause pain, clicking, or instability.
Referred pain: Joint dysfunction, or nerve irritation in the lower back, pelvis, or surrounding structures can sometimes cause pain that is felt in the hip region.
Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS): A tight iliotibial band can create friction over the outer hip, leading to irritation, inflammation, and pain. Some people may also experience a snapping sensation or sound during hip movement.
Structural Hip Conditions: Structural differences in the hip joint, where the ball and socket do not fit together optimally, can cause friction during movement. Examples include Hip Impingement (Femoroacetabular Impingement, FAI) and developmental hip dysplasia. Over time, this may irritate surrounding tissues, contribute to labral damage, and increase the risk of early joint degeneration.
Hip Fractures: Severe pain and unable to walk after falls or injuries, particularly in older adults.

Common Symptoms of Hip Pain

Pain in or around the groin, hip, or thigh area
Stiffness in the hip joint
Limited range of motion
Pain when walking, climbing stairs, or squatting
A clicking or popping sensation in the hip area
Swelling or tenderness in the hip area

Difficulty walking, standing or sitting for long periods

Weakness in the leg

How Chiropractic Can Help with Hip Pain

Chiropractic care can offer effective relief for hip pain by addressing misalignments in the spine and pelvis as well as any biomechanical dysfunction to the hip and its surrounding structures that may contribute to discomfort.

Chiropractic adjustments: Precise, high velocity, low amplitude movements to restore proper spinal alignment and biomechanics that will help restore normal nervous system function which then allow the body to repair and regulate itself more effectively.

Reduce muscle tension and improve joint mobility:
Release tight muscles that can contribute to hip pain. Enhance flexibility and range of motion in the lumbar spine, pelvis and hip joint.

Advanced therapeutic technologies: Combining safe and effective modern therapeutic technologies to promote quicker healing to tissues, reduce swelling and inflammation, promote neovascularisation, release muscle tension and strengthen/ reactivate muscles.

Customised rehabilitative exercises: To rehabilitate and restore proper biomechanic of the lower back, pelvis, hips, knees and feet and correct the activation pattern of the muscles.

Don't let hip pain limit your activities.

By addressing the root cause of your hip pain, chiropractic care can help restore function, reduce pain, and prevent future injuries.

Schedule an appointment with our chiropractors today!