Hip pain can affect everything from walking and sitting to sleeping and staying active. Whether it came on gradually or started after an injury, hip pain that isn’t addressed tends to worsen over time as surrounding joints and muscles compensate. At Chiro Pro we take a thorough approach to hip pain — identifying the underlying cause and treating it directly rather than just managing the symptoms.

You might benefit from chiropractic care if you’re experiencing:

• Pain in the hip, groin, buttock or outer thigh
• Stiffness in the hip that’s worse in the morning or after sitting
• Pain when walking, climbing stairs or getting in and out of a car
• A deep aching in the hip that worsens with activity
• Pain that radiates from the lower back into the hip and leg
• Restricted range of motion in the hip joint
• A hip that clicks, clunks or feels unstable
• Hip pain that has been building gradually over months or years

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Osteoarthritis of the hip is one of the most common causes of hip pain, particularly in older adults. As the cartilage within the hip joint wears down, pain, stiffness and reduced mobility develop progressively. While chiropractic cannot reverse arthritis, it can significantly reduce pain, improve joint mobility and help you stay active for longer.

The hip has several bursae — small fluid-filled sacs that cushion the joint. When these become inflamed, usually from overuse or direct pressure, they cause localised pain on the outer hip or buttock that can be sharp and tender to touch. Dry needling and mobilisation are particularly effective for hip bursitis.

The labrum is a ring of cartilage that lines the hip socket, providing stability and cushioning. Labral tears cause deep groin pain, clicking and a feeling of instability in the hip. While severe tears may require surgical intervention, many labral tears respond well to conservative management including chiropractic care and rehabilitation exercises to improve hip stability.

Tight hip flexors are extremely common — particularly in people who sit for long periods — and contribute to hip pain, lower back pain and postural problems. Hip flexor tightness restricts the hip’s range of motion and places increased load on the lower back and surrounding structures. Dry needling, mobilisation and targeted rehabilitation exercises are highly effective for resolving hip flexor tightness.

Not all hip pain originates in the hip itself. The lumbar spine and sacroiliac joint frequently refer pain into the hip, buttock and upper leg — and treating the back rather than the hip is sometimes the key to resolving what appears to be a hip problem. Chris assesses both the hip and lower back at every appointment to ensure nothing is missed.

The hip is one of the most important joints in the body for overall movement and function. When the hip doesn’t move freely, other joints — particularly the lower back and knee — compensate and become overloaded. This is why hip problems so frequently contribute to lower back pain, knee pain and postural issues.

At Chiro Pro hip mobilisation is one of the most commonly used techniques — restoring range of motion to the hip joint directly and reducing the compensatory load placed on surrounding structures.

Chris takes a whole-body approach to hip pain — assessing the hip joint, lower back, pelvis, knee and surrounding musculature together to identify all contributing factors. Treatment may include chiropractic adjustments to the hip, pelvis and lower back, joint mobilisation to restore hip range of motion, dry needling for hip flexor and gluteal muscle tension and bursitis, and a personalised rehabilitation program to improve hip strength and stability long term.

Chris will take a thorough history of your hip problem and perform a comprehensive physical examination including assessment of hip movement, strength, joint integrity and lower back. He’ll explain his findings clearly and give you a realistic picture of what treatment can achieve for your specific situation before recommending the most appropriate approach.

Hip pain that’s left untreated rarely improves on its own. Book online today and take the first step towards lasting relief.

Hip problems frequently contribute to lower back pain and knee pain. Treatment at Chiro Pro combines joint mobilisation, chiropractic adjustments, dry needling and rehabilitation exercises for the best long term results.

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Yes — while chiropractic cannot reverse the structural changes of osteoarthritis, it can significantly reduce pain, improve joint mobility and help you stay active for longer. Many patients with hip osteoarthritis find that regular chiropractic care allows them to delay or avoid surgical intervention.

It’s always worth exploring conservative options before committing to surgery. Many patients who have been told they need a hip replacement find significant improvement with chiropractic care, exercise and lifestyle modification. Chris will give you an honest assessment of what is realistically achievable for your situation after a thorough examination.

Yes — tight hip flexors are one of the most common contributors to lower back pain. They pull the pelvis forward into an anterior tilt, increasing the load on the lumbar spine and causing the lower back muscles to overwork. Releasing the hip flexors and restoring normal hip mobility often leads to significant improvement in lower back pain.

Hip pain typically presents in the groin, outer hip or buttock and is aggravated by hip movement. Sciatica involves irritation of the sciatic nerve and typically causes shooting pain, numbness or tingling that radiates down the leg below the knee. The two can coexist and are sometimes confused — a thorough examination will clarify which is driving your symptoms.

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