Chiropractic Treatment For Hip Pain

CAN A CHIROPRACTOR HELP WITH HIP PAIN

A chiropractor may be the best option if you've been experiencing hip pain and aren't sure where to turn for help. The hip joint is not only the largest joint in the body but also has a wide range of motion, making it important that it moves correctly.

While most people are aware that chiropractors treat the various joints and vertebrae in the spine, these aren't the only joints they treat. Any joint in the body, including the hip joint, can be out of alignment, leading to discomfort, severe pain, and limited range of motion.

Your chiropractor can evaluate your hip joint and other joints to determine what may be causing your pain or limited mobility.

Common Hip Conditions Treated by Chiropractors

Chiropractors can help with various hip-related issues. Before adjusting the area or going to recommend treatments or exercises, your chiropractor will conduct a thorough examination and take x-rays. In addition to x-raying the hip, they will most likely look at films of your entire spine to ensure that no other issues or misalignments are causing the hip pain.

The following are some of the most common hip-related conditions treated by chiropractors:

• Subluxations
• Irritable Hip Syndrome
• Osteoarthritis
• Dysplasia
• Trochanteric Bursitis
• Sciatica or Piriformis Syndrome
• Sprain or Strain in the Hip
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Anterior Pelvic Tilt
• Hip Bursitis
• Tight Hip Flexor
• And more

If you're unsure what's causing your hip pain, your chiropractor can help you figure it out. Unlike a physical therapist, you do not need a referral or a diagnosis to see a chiropractor, so make an appointment even if you are unsure what the problem is.

All About Misaligned Hips

Many patients experience pain and discomfort due to a hip joint misalignment. When your hips are misaligned, it causes pain and soreness in the hip joint area and other areas of the body.

When the hip joint is misaligned, the rest of your body may begin to compensate, causing even more pain in your back or legs. Consider when you have a strained or sore ankle. After a few days of hobbling, your "good" leg will become sore from carrying extra weight and overcompensating. When your hip is misaligned, the same thing can happen.

Can Chiropractors Pop Your Hip?

A chiropractor can treat hip pain in various ways, including popping your hip. Hip misalignment frequently involves the femur moving out of place. The femoral head is properly placed inside the hip joint thanks to chiropractic adjustments. It will usually make a popping sound, referred to as popping the hip back into place.

Why Should You See a Chiropractor If You Have Hip Pain?

The primary benefit of chiropractic treatment for hip pain is that it is non-invasive and does not require medication. It's also pain-free, which may be hard to believe — but it's true. When you have hip pain, every move you make is painful, so the idea of physical therapy may seem scary. 

But don't worry; chiropractors know what adjustments to improve mobility without causing more pain. Once the hip is in its normal position, the pain will go away quickly.

Chiropractors in Omaha, NE

Contact Komp Chiropractic and Acupuncture Clinic in Omaha, NE, if you have any additional questions about hip pain and solutions that can help you get back to feeling like yourself. You can schedule an appointment by calling us at 402-502-3878.