Brief overview
Hip Pain
Hip pain can be local to the joint or referred from the low back, pelvis, or surrounding soft tissues. A useful plan begins with identifying the primary drivers.
Hip pain can arise from the joint, surrounding muscles, tendons, pelvis, lower back, or movement patterns. Understanding when and how symptoms occur helps guide assessment and appropriate care.
Common causes
What may be driving it.
- Joint irritation or age-related changes
- Gluteal tendon or bursa involvement
- Sacroiliac or lumbar referred pain
- Movement pattern and strength imbalances
How chiropractic evaluation may help
A careful assessment first. Then a plan.
Every plan is individualized. A thorough consultation and evaluation is the foundation of appropriate care — or a referral, if that is the right next step.
Evaluation
- — Hip, pelvis, and lumbar screening
- — Movement and load-tolerance testing
- — Referral for imaging when appropriate
How care may help
- — Adjustments and mobilization for hip and pelvis
- — Soft-tissue and gluteal work
- — Progressive strengthening of the hip and core
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