Experiencing leg pain due to muscle exhaustion after a strenuous workout is probably nothing to worry about, but when you start to experience leg and hip pains during day-to-day life, it’s vital that you get the issue treated ASAP. Feeling discomfort or weakness in the legs or hips might actually stem from other health conditions, including;

  • Back curvature

  • Pelvic issues

  • Poor posture or misalignment

  • Arthritis

  • Discitis

  • Nerve root impingement

Treating the area of pain as well as the underlying source of the issues is the only way to truly overcome the troubles, and seeing a chiropractor for hip adjustments and leg treatment is the best option.

Why does your hip or leg hurt?

An accurate diagnosis of why your hip hurts is a crucial first step to recovery. There are many potential culprits, such as;

  • Arthritis

  • Misalignment

  • Ankylosing spondylitis

  • Sciatica and inflammation

  • Untreated sports injuries 

  • Chronic conditions

Symptoms of leg and hip pain can be associated with other conditions. This includes swelling, redness, a limited range of motion, a change in posture, and grinding. When any of these symptoms surface, immediate and ongoing support is required.

Chiropractic adjustments for hip pain

Whether from an immediate trauma or a degenerative condition, chiropractic adjustments for hip pain and leg issues can lead to a range of rewarding outcomes. Aside from the initial pain relief, it can help to prevent further worsening, while also strengthening muscles, and restoring the flexibility and motion of the joints.

Chiropractic treatments for hip and leg issues will often involve several sessions aimed at achieving noticeable improvements in a short period, followed by further gradual improvements until normality (or the best possible result) is achieved.

Massage

A range of massage types including deep tissue massage can alleviate pain while also enabling an increased range of motion. 

Adjustments

Professional hip adjustments and mobilisations from a professional chiropractor that understands the connection between different body parts can improve movement and reposition the joints into a more natural place.

Exercises

From helping you with the stretches inside the office to giving you home-based exercises, Chiropractic help can support the rebuilding of muscle strength and hip/leg movements. This can help stabilise the area.

Dry Needling

Dry needling may also be used to provide pain relief and promote better healing.

What hip pain do I have?

Every patient is different, which is why the right treatment plan will vary from one person to the next. Building a tailored service is essential, and a correct diagnosis gained from a full analysis of the pain and related problems will provide the first step towards success. Only then can the right pain management and long-term improvement strategies be deployed.

To find out more about how your hip and leg pains can be treated, give us a call.