Hip Pain Relief in Mt. Greenwood

Hip pain in Mt. Greenwood can be caused by strain, overuse, arthritis, sports participation, and even pregnancy. At Greenwood Chiropractic Wellness Center, we help adult and pediatric patients throughout Mount Greenwood, Evergreen Park, Beverly areas, and Greater Chicago, IL, area, find hip pain relief with custom solutions targeted to their unique needs.

Understanding Hip Pain in Mt. Greenwood

While traumatic injury can cause some types of hip pain, most commonly, pain and aching in the hip area are caused by strain in the lower back and buttocks that cause the bones, ligaments, and tendons to become pulled out of their normal alignment, resulting in inflammation and nerve compressions. Some of the most common sources of pain include:

• Long periods of sitting or standing
• Poor posture
• Arthritic joint damage
• Slipped discs in the lower back
• Strain from overuse or repetitive use of the hips or lower back
• Excess strain as a result of being overweight

How Can a Slipped Disc Cause Hip Pain?

Normally, the spongy discs “stay put” between the bones of the spine, cushioning them and providing flexibility throughout the back. But sometimes, a disc can slip out of its position resulting in pressure on surrounding nerves. These nerves travel to other parts of the body, and compression can cause symptoms in the hips as well as other areas depending on which nerve is affected. Sciatic nerve compression (also called sciatica) is a common cause of pain and aching in the hips, resulting when the sciatic nerve becomes “pinched” where it exits the lower back.

How Can a Chiropractor Provide Hip Pain Relief?

The key to effective relief of hip pain is to have a thorough physical evaluation of the hip, the lower back, and even the knees. Chiropractic care begins with a hands-on evaluation of these areas including passive and active range-of-motion exercises to help pinpoint the source of painful symptoms. Once the cause is identified, treatment may include a spine adjustment to realign the vertebrae and help coax discs back into position so inflammation and nerve compression is relieved. Chiropractic adjustments and therapeutic massage can also help restore circulation to the area so healing of irritated or inflamed tissues can be more effective. Eliminating nerve compressions also optimizes the nerve pathways connecting the joint tissues with the brain so joint function and health can be improved. Finally, routine adjustments can help prevent joint pain from recurring.