Hip Pain
There are many reasons why a person can have hip pain. The following are common diagnoses that people may encounter during their life.
What is Hip Pain ?
While having a diagnosis like this can be helpful, they do not give the reason the pain started. Having a movement assessment to see if the hip is being overloaded for one reason or another should always be the first place to start.
- Osteoarthritis: The gradual wearing away of the hip joint cartilage due to inflammation inside the joint. This can have many different causes ranging from repetitive overuse of the hips or lack of movement to other conditions that weaken the cartilage. The pain from osteoarthritis can be found at many different locations including the thigh, glutes, knee, or groin.
- Bursitis: The bursa is a fluid-filled sac that helps reduce friction between moving tissues of the body. The Trochanteric bursa which is found on the outside of the hip usually causes pain and tenderness on the outer hip or thigh. When the muscles and tendons over the bursa are not able to slide very well, the bursa becomes swollen and may cause pain.
- Labral tear: The labrum is a ring of cartilage around the rim of the hip joint socket. The labrum acts like a gasket to hold the head of the femur (ball of the thighbone) within the hip socket. When the hip joint is not centrated, meaning the muscle tension around the hip is not balance, will cause more pressure in specific areas of the labrum. This extra pressure will cause fraying or deterioration of the labrum.
What are the symptoms of Hip Pain?
At Kalamazoo Chiropractic Rehabilitation, we understand that hip pain can be incredibly limiting. Patients often come to us with pain that wraps around the hip, sometimes radiating down the side of the leg, or even feeling like a pinching sensation in the hip. These symptoms can make it difficult to walk properly, and many people report feeling unstable or uncomfortable when standing on that leg.
Hip pain can affect nearly every aspect of daily life—from rolling over in bed, getting out of bed, or performing activities like running, golfing, jumping, or even doing CrossFit. It doesn’t matter what you’re doing; when hip pain is present, it takes a toll on your ability to move freely.
Common symptoms include a dull ache or sharp pain in or around the hip joint, which may radiate to the groin, thigh, or buttocks. Pain may worsen with certain activities like walking, standing, or climbing stairs. Individuals may experience stiffness, especially in the morning or after prolonged sitting, making it difficult to move the hip freely. Swelling, bruising, or tenderness around the hip joint may occur after an injury. In severe cases, hip pain can lead to difficulty bearing weight or walking, affecting daily activities.
What Is Our Approach To Fixing / Treating Hip Pain?
At Kalamazoo Chiropractic & Rehabilitation, you will be taken through a thorough medical history and full body assessment to make sure you receive a proper diagnosis. In most cases, treatment will begin on your first visit once we decide that conservative care (i.e. without the use of surgery, drugs, or injections) is right for you.
A majority of muscle, joint, and nerve pain can be resolved quickly – within days to weeks – with a proper movement assessment and treatment strategy. If your pain changes while moving, this is typically a sign that movement can help resolve your current problems.
We use a combination of Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy (McKenzie Method) and Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) to assess and treat both the hip pain and the function of the spine, hip, and foot to keep this pain from coming back.
Once we have found a movement or movements that decrease your symptoms and improve how your body is functioning, you are on the way to living life the way you want! If your condition is something we are unable to treat in the office, your chiropractor will know within the first few visits. We will then recommend the correct medical provider that can find a solution for you.
At Kalamazoo Chiropractic Rehabilitation, we believe that no two patients are the same, which is why we create individualized treatment plans designed for your specific needs and goals. From the first consultation to the final treatment session, you’ll receive one-on-one care with a qualified medical provider. Our commitment to personalized attention means that we focus solely on helping you relieve pain, restore function, and return to the activities you love. By addressing the root cause of your pain, our goal is to provide long-term relief, so you can regain full mobility and get back to living life on your terms.
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If hip pain is making everyday activities difficult – whether it’s getting out of a chair, walking, or simply enjoying life – there are natural, effective solutions available. At Kalamazoo Chiropractic & Rehab, we’ve helped countless people relieve their pain and regain mobility without relying on medication or surgery.
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