You rely on your hips for everything from getting up, walking to kicking to bending. Obviously, it’s hard to get around if essential body parts continually ache. If you have chronic hip pain, don’t suffer needlessly. Come to Pangemanan Chropractic in central Kentucky so our chiropractors can diagnose your condition and develop a treatment plan. Here are five causes of hip pain we can treat with chiropractic care:

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ARTHRITIS

Osteoarthritis (OA) is an inflammatory joint disease and the most common cause of hip pain among older adults. It causes stiffness, swelling, joint degeneration, and progressive cartilage loss. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is another inflammatory disease that is an autoimmune disorder where the body attacks healthy tissues as if they were foreign invaders.

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There’s no cure for arthritis, but we can help slow the deterioration and give you relief, with chiropractic care, cold laser, as well as nutrition therapy.  In one study conducted in 2010, more than four out of five patients with hip arthritis noticed improved symptoms after nine or fewer chiropractic treatments.

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BURSITIS & OVERUSE SYNDROME

Athletes, dancers, and other physically active people experience hip pain as a result of overuse. The joint and surrounding muscles, tendons, and ligaments become inflamed and irritated, making it difficult to maintain an active lifestyle.  

Bursitis is when small jelly-like sacs outside the hip joint, known as bursae, become inflamed and swollen from trauma or overuse.

To prevent excessive joint wear and tear from developing into arthritis, we encourage active individuals to visit a chiropractor regularly. Our treatment can help reduce inflammation and improve mobility to help your hips stay healthy and strong.

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SCIATICA

The sciatic nerve runs from your pelvic region down the back of your thigh all the way to your feet. Inflammation or irritation of the sciatic nerve results in sciatica. This condition results from any injury or pressure on the sciatic nerve, which can include bulging discs, spinal degeneration, herniated discs, or osteoarthritis. Sciatica can cause radiating pain in various places in your body, including your lower back, the backs of your legs, and your hips.

It’s well known that chiropractic treatment can relieve sciatica symptoms. In one study from 2012, nearly two-thirds of chiropractic patients were able to avoid surgery thanks to dramatically improved symptoms from this non-invasive treatment method.  Our spinal decompression and cold laser have helped many with sciatica.

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