Chiropractic Care for Hip Pain: What You Need to Know
Hip pain can disrupt nearly every part of your life—from how you walk and sleep to how you perform at the gym. Whether you’re feeling a dull ache after sitting, stiffness in the morning, or sharp pain during activity, it’s often a sign of deeper imbalances in your body.
The good news? Chiropractic care offers a safe, drug-free, and highly effective approach to not just relieving hip pain, but correcting the underlying causes.
In this post, we’ll explore
- Why hip pain develops
- Common conditions that cause it
- How chiropractic care (including shockwave therapy) can help
- What to expect from treatment at Sun Chiropractic
Why Does Hip Pain Happen?
Hip pain rarely comes out of nowhere. It usually builds up due to repetitive stress, poor posture, or imbalances in your movement patterns. Identifying and addressing these root causes is key to lasting relief.
Common contributors to hip pain include:
- Hobbies and sports
- Running, cycling, dancing, and weightlifting can overwork the hip joints and surrounding muscles, leading to inflammation and strain.
- Postural habits
- Sitting for extended periods, crossing your legs, or standing with uneven weight distribution can place excess pressure on the hips and pelvis.
- Poor biomechanics
- Things like flat feet, improper gait, or muscle imbalances can cause the hips to compensate, leading to dysfunction over time.
- Lifestyle factors
- Limited flexibility, weak core muscles, and being overweight can increase joint stress and make you more prone to hip discomfort.
Common conditions around your hip that we commonly treat.
At Sun Chiropractic, we assess your whole body, not just your hip. That’s because hip pain often originates from or affects other areas—like your spine, pelvis, or knees.
Common conditions we treat include:
- Hip joint dysfunction (osteoarthritis in your hip joint)
- Misalignments or restrictions in the hip joint can cause pain, stiffness, and reduced range of motion.
- Sciatica
- Compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve (often in the lower back or hip) causes pain that radiates into the hip and leg.
- Femoral Acetabular Impingement (FAI)
- Bony abnormalities in the hip joint can pinch tissues during movement, leading to sharp pain, especially during squatting or sitting.
- Piriformis syndrome (Deep Gluteal Pain Syndrome)
- Tightness or spasm in the piriformis muscle can compress the sciatic nerve, causing buttock and hip pain.
- Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
- Inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs around the hip (bursae) often stems from overuse or poor movement mechanics.
- Tendon irritation or muscle strain
- Overloading the hip muscles, tendons, or ligaments can result in tightness, microtears, or inflammation.
- Referred pain from the spine
- Hip pain can sometimes stem from issues in the lower back, such as disc herniation or joint dysfunction.
Effective Chiropractic Treatments for Hip Pain Relief
Chiropractic care offers a comprehensive, whole-body approach to relieving hip pain. Our focus is not only on managing symptoms but also on improving your body’s function for the long term.
Our most effective treatment methods include:
- Chiropractic Adjustments
- Gentle, targeted adjustments to the spine and pelvis can relieve pressure on the hips, improve alignment, and restore proper movement.
- Muscle Release Technique (MRT)
- This hands-on therapy releases tight muscles and fascia, improving range of motion and reducing pain—especially in athletic patients.
- Instrument-assisted soft tissue.
- Specialized tools help break down scar tissue and adhesions, accelerating recovery in injured or overused tissues.
- Massage Therapy
- Focused soft tissue work reduces muscle tension, improves circulation, and promotes healing in the hip and surrounding areas.
- Laser Therapy
- Low-level laser therapy stimulates cellular repair, reduces inflammation, and speeds healing for both acute and chronic hip pain.
- Sports Rehabilitation
- Customized exercises strengthen hip muscles, restore balance, and prevent future injuries through functional movement training.
- Performance and Wellness Care. Ongoing chiropractic care helps you maintain optimal mobility and avoid relapses—whether you’re training hard or just staying active.
NEW: Shockwave Therapy for Hip Pain
One of the most exciting new treatment options available at Sun Chiropractic is Shockwave Therapy—a non-invasive technology that promotes fast, natural healing.
What is Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave Therapy uses high-energy acoustic waves to:
- Stimulate blood flow
- Break up scar tissue and calcifications
- Accelerate the body’s natural healing process
- Reduce pain and inflammation
Benefits of Shockwave Therapy for Hip Pain:
- Especially effective for tendinopathies, such as gluteal tendinitis or hip flexor irritation
- Promotes healing in deep tissues that are hard to reach with hands-on therapy
- Non-surgical, drug-free, and minimal side effects
- Often produces results in as little as 4–6 sessions
- Shockwave Therapy is a great option for patients who haven’t found relief through other methods—or who want to speed up recovery alongside traditional chiropractic care.
Visit Sun Chiropractic for Expert Hip Pain Relief
At Sun Chiropractic, we take a whole-body, patient-centered approach to treating hip pain. Our team will perform a thorough assessment to identify the root cause of your discomfort and build a personalized treatment plan just for you.
Our patients often experience:
- Faster, natural pain relief without medication
- Improved hip mobility and flexibility
- Long-term injury prevention
- Better posture, strength, and movement
- Enhanced performance in sports and daily life
Don’t Let Hip Pain Slow You Down
You don’t have to live with pain, stiffness, or limited movement. Whether you're an athlete, weekend warrior, or desk-bound professional, we can help you move better—and feel better.
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