When a patient comes to our office with a hip complaint, the first thing we ask them to do is point to the area of concern. This is because the term "hip" can refer to various regions, including the lateral hip, groin, or even the low back.
The hip and pelvis complex consists of three major bones: the right ilium (hip), the left ilium, and the triangular-shaped sacrum in the center. Proper alignment and movement of these bones are essential for maintaining optimal function and preventing pain.
The pelvis is home to five pairs of nerves on each side, which control various organs, muscles, and tissues throughout your body. When the pelvis is misaligned, it can negatively impact these nerves, leading to a wide range of issues beyond just hip pain.
As chiropractors, we understand the crucial role the pelvis plays in overall health and well-being. That's why the pelvis is the first area we learn to adjust in chiropractic school, and why we always assess pelvic alignment during every appointment, regardless of the patient's primary complaint.
Our approach involves identifying misalignments and dysfunction in the pelvis and hip complex and correcting them through precise chiropractic adjustments. By restoring proper alignment and motion, we can help alleviate pain, improve nerve function, and promote overall health and well-being.
Certain lifestyle factors, such as sitting for extended periods, can contribute to hip and pelvis issues. Our chiropractors can help you identify and address these risk factors, providing guidance on ergonomics, exercises, and lifestyle modifications to support your recovery and prevent future problems.
If you're experiencing hip pain, feel like your body isn't functioning optimally, or simply want to maintain good health, it's time to prioritize your hip and pelvis well-being. Our experienced chiropractors are here to help you find lasting relief and unlock your body's full potential.
Contact our team today to schedule your first visit and discover how our targeted approach to hip and pelvis chiropractic care can help you feel better, move better, and live better.
Chiropractors work on hips. The anatomical name for the hip is called the femoroacetabular joint and it is located on the sides of your pelvis. If the hip is misaligned, it can lead to several dysfunctions including pain, bursitis, arthritis, degeneration, tight hip flexors, and many more. Chiropractors are trained to adjust every joint in the body, the hip included. There are several hip adjustments that get great results depending on what adjustments your hip requires. These adjustments can involve "popping" or "cracking" sounds and some adjustments can be extremely gentle to bring proper motion back into the hip joint. Many of your hip symptoms start to heal or eliminate completely when the alignment of the hip is corrected. So if you've been experiencing hip pain or other hip symptoms, be sure to schedule HERE so we can help you get back to optimal!
There are several ways a chiropractor can adjust your hip and it truly depends on what your body needs. For instance, a chiropractor would adjust a 60 year old arthritic hip differently than a 20 year old healthy athlete. Some of the adjustments are more manual and can even cause a cavitation, which is the pop sound many people hear when they go to a chiropractor. Other adjustments may require a gentler approach that even uses a drop table or other instrumentation. When the hip is put into proper alignment through chiropractic adjustments, many of the symptoms you were experiencing start to go away or even resolve completely. So if you're finally ready to have your hip issues checked, be sure to schedule HERE for your first appointment.
As a chiropractor, we always prefer to take a more holistic and less invasive route for your health. This is because more invasive routes can often lead to more severe symptoms with added risks. The best part about starting out less invasive is that you can always get more invasive down the road if necessary. Not to mention that the majority of medical doctors prescribe medications for pain symptoms that don't actually directly affect the cause of the pain. Chiropractors are highly trained in musculoskeletal issues that create pain. By correcting the alignment of your joints and allowing things to move properly, many of your pain symptoms start to heal or go away completely. If symptoms persist, then your chiropractor can help refer you to the proper professional for added care. If you've been experiencing hip pain, then be sure to schedule HERE to help get that pain treated.