Hip and Pelvic Pain

Hip Pain is a common issue that chiropractors see. The hip is a ball and socket joint that is very flexible but also very strong and the pelvis is a rigid and sturdy structure. They both work together to support the weight of everything above it and plays a crucial role in facilitating the functions of bending, lifting and supporting the legs through movement. The area can be relied on so much, it can be vulnerable to overuse and overwork injuries.

If it isn’t treated?

if left untreated, the pain may worsen, the hip and pelvis may get stiffer and more restricted. Movement can become painful, and bursitis or ligament inflammation can begin to develop. At its worst, it may start to refer to nerve pain down the legs into the feet or lead to weakness. It can be highly incapacitating when the pain becomes severe and it may stop you from being able to walk or bend.

Conditions that cause this?

The complex nature of the hip and pelvis means there is a wide variation in potential causes. Our chiropractor will attempt to determine which of the following conditions is causing your hip and pelvis pain.

Common Conditions that cause hip and pelvis pain;

- muscle strain - joint sprain - fascial inflammation - discitis - postural stress - disc herniation - fractures/tears - nerve inflammation - trauma - car accident - osteoarthritis - Spinal Stenosis - Spondylosis - Repetitive Strain - Arthritis - Sporting Injuries - Cauda equina Syndrome - Piriformis Syndrome - Sacroiliitis - Falls - Sacral instability - Ankylosing Spondylitis - Changes during Pregnancy

How do we help?

Accurate diagnosis is crucial to ensure we recommend the right treatment. We first ask questions about you and your symptoms. We then do some important tests to tell us more information. The examination will determine what condition you have and if you are in the right place for treatment. It may be a serious disease or illness not for the chiropractor to treat. We would urgently refer you to the right person if this was the case. if it is something we can help with, the subsequent recommendations will be specific to the suspected condition relating to your hip and pelvis pain.

Treatment

Improvements in hip and pelvis pain general occur when treatment enhances and optimizes the functions of the hip and pelvis.

we aim to: reduce pain sensitivity, improve the flexibility of the muscles and joints of the hip, increase the strength of the Hip muscles, improve posture and alignment of the pelvis, Reduce the rocking and swaying of the hips through movement and address other areas that influence the hip and pelvis such as the foot, knee and hip stability and strength.

Common techniques : Activator / Drop Piece Adjustments / Mobilisation / Chiropractic Adjustments / Cupping / IASTM Scraping / Deep Tissue Massage / Myofascial Release / PNF Stretching / Joint Mobilisations / Postural Exercises / Leg Muscles Strengthening / Foot stability / Pelvic muscle Strengthening / Functional Movement Training

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If you’re suffering from hip and pelvis Pain and want our chiropractor to have a good look at it you can easily book online and get your concerns addressed. We are here to help.