Pain originating in the hip is typically caused by overload from another problem elsewhere. For instance, chiropractors often see hip or buttock problems caused by pain being referred from the lower back and pelvis. In addition, impaired function of the knee and ankle will also have a knock-on effect on how the hip moves.
In sportspeople, repetitive overuse injuries are a common cause of muscular, joint, and ligament strain around the hip the joint. These structures will suffer from overload and weakness if there is an imbalance in the lower back or pelvis.
As we get older, a degenerative process in the joints causes them to wear. Patients with long-standing hip pain are often told they have “wear and tear” on X-rays, but the good news is the degeneration is less likely to be the cause of the pain. It is more likely to be the muscle tightness and joint stiffness producing pain, which responds well to chiropractic treatment.
Our Chiropractors in Christchurch will assess and diagnose the cause of your pain, and begin treatment if appropriate. Usually, this involves manipulation of the spine to help increase the movement in stiff joints. Other techniques involve exercise rehabilitation and soft tissue work to help relax the tight muscles or speed up the healing in tendons and ligaments.
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