Many people living with hip pain accept it as a part of life or aging. Regardless of why it’s occurring, you don’t have to just take it. Learn what might be causing your pain and how our team at Universal Chiropractic in Mississauga, ON, can help below.
What Causes Hip Pain?
Hip pain can happen to anyone, so the causes can vary. However, the following are some of the more common.
- Overuse injuries: Many people who lead an active lifestyle, such as athletes, tend to experience overuse injuries. the same can occur also if you have a physically demanding job.
- Sciatica: Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve that runs from the lower back to the feet becomes compressed. It can cause pain in the hips and the lower back.
- Accidents: Injuries sustained during accidents, such as falls, can easily damage the hip. It could cause dislocations, fractures, and more.
- Chronic conditions: Issues like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are common sources of pain in the joints.
How Can a Chiropractor Help?
Visiting a chiropractor for hip pain can help you get to the root of the problem. A chiropractor on our team will evaluate your condition to determine where the trouble lies. We will use that information to develop a plan for addressing it. Some techniques used for hip pain include those below.
Chiropractic Adjustment
You might think a chiropractic adjustment is only for back and neck pain but that is not the case. Adjustments can be performed throughout the musculoskeletal system to ensure proper alignment – including your hips. Additionally, if your hip pain is caused by sciatica, an adjustment can help relieve the pressure from the sciatic nerve.
Decompression Therapy
Decompression therapy is used for hip pain when the source of that pain is in the back, such as with sciatica. It gently stretches the spine to retract any herniated or bulging discs and potentially relieve pressure from the nerves.
Soft Tissue Techniques
Hip pain can be caused by an injury in the soft tissues. The soft tissues can also be impacted by an issue in the hard tissues. Techniques like therapeutic soft tissue mobilization and laser therapy can help relieve tension and inflammation while stimulating the natural recovery process.
Therapeutic Exercise
Targeted exercises can be used to both treat issues in the musculoskeletal issue and enhance recovery. These are typically gentle stretching and strengthening exercises that are easy to do and can be performed at home.
Get Chiropractic Care from a Chiropractor on Our Team for Sciatica
Don’t let hip pain keep you down. Schedule an appointment with our team at Universal Chiropractic in Mississauga, ON, by calling (909) 567-8535 today.
