Hip Pain: Chiropractic Diagnosis and Treatment
- Kyle Hedlund
- May 28
- 1 min read
Hip pain is a common complaint in both active individuals and those with more sedentary lifestyles. The hip joint and surrounding structures handle enormous forces during daily activities. When the hip is not functioning properly, it creates a chain reaction of problems throughout the spine, knee, and foot.
Common Symptoms
Deep aching pain in the hip, groin, or outer thigh
Pain that worsens with walking or getting up from a chair
Stiffness and reduced range of motion
Pain radiating down the leg
Limping or an altered gait pattern
What Causes Hip Pain?
Hip pain can stem from hip joint osteoarthritis, greater trochanteric bursitis, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, piriformis syndrome, hip flexor strains, or labral injuries. Low back problems and leg length discrepancies are also frequent contributors that must be addressed.
How Chiropractic Care Helps
Chiropractic care for hip pain includes a thorough assessment of the lumbar spine, sacroiliac joints, and hip joint itself. Manipulation and mobilization of these structures restore normal biomechanics and reduce pain. Soft tissue therapy targeting the hip flexors, piriformis, and IT band — combined with targeted rehabilitation exercises — addresses both the symptoms and the underlying movement dysfunction.
Research & Evidence
Schedule Your Appointment
Hip pain limiting your movement? Call Integrative Chiropractic at (402) 769-6624 or book online at integrativegretna.com.