Although hip pain is most often associated with older individuals, it reality it can affect people from all age groups. The hips are complex joints, which means there are many things that can go wrong in the hips—complications that can lead to pain and discomfort in the hip area. Whatever your age, when hip pain strikes you naturally want to know if there is a way to make it better or eliminate it altogether. Fortunately, chiropractic offers effective methods for addressing hip pain.
What Causes Hip Pain?
There are a surprising number of ways that hip pain can develop. It may show up at one or both sides of your hips, or on the front of your hip. It can also show up on the back of one or both hips. Where the pain develops can serve as an indicator of what is actually causing the pain. Your chiropractor will look closely at your condition to determine the cause, which may be attributed to the following:
Osteoarthritis
The cartilage that surrounds your joints can begin to wear down over time. The degeneration of cartilage around joints is known as osteoarthritis. Many times, osteoarthritis can develop due to normal wear and tear, which is why the condition is so often associated with aging. However, it is possible for younger individuals to develop osteoarthritis as well.
Transient Osteoarthritis
Both middle-aged men and pregnant women can suffer from transient osteoarthritis. It is a painful condition, but fortunately it is reversible with proper treatment.
Bursitis
Bursa are sacs filled with fluid found in your joints, including the hips. The bursa are supposed to provide cushioning to your joints and lessen the friction created as your joints move. However, bursa can become inflamed, which can lead to pain each time the joint is used.
Muscle Strain
There are a multitude of muscles that support the hips and make it possible for them to function. If one or more of those muscles is strained, it can lead to pain. Muscle strain is common in active individuals.
Overuse
Any joint and the soft tissues that support it can be overused. Overuse is common in individuals who perform repetitive motions, such as having to do the same motion hundreds of times a day for a particular job activity.
How Chiropractic Can Help
Studies have shown that chiropractic can increase mobility and lessen pain when patients are experiencing hip pain. Treatment can be quite effective for many hip conditions, including all of those listed above. Since chiropractic steers clear of unnecessary medications and surgery, it is non-invasive and can be used regularly with minimal risk of side effects. Even if the condition you suffer from is not completely eliminated by treatment, it can make your symptoms much more tolerable by reducing pain and improving mobility.
Some common treatments for hip pain in chiropractic include:
Chiropractic Adjustments
By realigning your spine, adjustments can reduce or eliminate strain that may be placed on your hips. Regular adjustments can help ensure that your body maintains alignment and minimizes the amount of unnecessary strain might be impacting your hip area.
Exercises
Sometimes the best long-term solution to hip pain is to strengthen the muscles surrounding the hips. Your chiropractor can give you personalized exercises based on your body’s needs to help you get stronger so that your body supports your hips day in and day out.
Stretches
Hip pain can lead to loss of mobility. Appropriate stretches can help you regain some of that mobility.
Contact Us for Hip Pain Relief
If you would like to learn more about how chiropractic can help with your hip pain, please contact us. Our team is ready and waiting to answer your questions.
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