Hip Pain in Benton AR

The hip joint is one of the most mobile and frequently used joints in the body. It is also a frequent site of injury and pain for many people we see in our Benton AR chiropractic clinic. From overuse to sports injuries, the causes are many, and the results range from slight discomfort to complete immobilization. The following article gives information on some of the most common issues that lead to hip pain, as well as a description of how chiropractic care can help to correct it.

TREATMENT FOR HIP PAIN IN BENTON AR

The actual cause of hip pain can be difficult to self-diagnose. If you have had an obvious injury, such as stressing a joint through a repetitive pattern at work, injuring hip playing sports, or pinching a nerve by falling asleep in an awkward position, the source of your immediate pain may be obvious. However, when pain in the hip develops slowly over time without the occurrence of an obvious injury or accident, or when the pain from an injury has become chronic and the source becomes perplexing, you may be in need of a more thorough assessment to determine the source.

There are a number of different possible sources of the pain including bursitis, arthritis, and tendinitis, but misalignments (subluxations) of the vertebrae in the lower back are often responsible for the vast majority of chronic hip pain. If the spaces where the nerves leave the spine become narrowed because the vertebrae or discs are out of position, the nerves can become irritated, and often produces pain down to the hip region or even further down the leg.

CHIROPRACTIC TREATMENT FOR HIP PAIN

Due to the complexity of the joint and the vast number of possible causes of your hip pain, it is important to have a professional evaluation to determine the source. Using a combination of a thorough review of your medical history, a physical examination, and advanced imaging techniques, a chiropractor can get a comprehensive picture that will lead to discovering the root cause of your pain.

Using non-invasive and carefully applied adjustments, chiropractors assist the body in gently correcting the problem, which can provide both instant and long-term relief. If you are experiencing hip pain, don't wait for it to become unbearable, schedule a consultation with our team at Apex Health today.