Hip Pain

Hip and Leg Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Chiropractic Treatment

Misalignment and Nerve Irritation: A misaligned spine can irritate nerves, causing hip and leg pain, muscle spasms, and sometimes being mistaken for back pain due to the connection between the spine and pelvis.
Joint Wear and Tear: The hip joint, where the thigh bone and pelvis meet, is protected by cartilage. Arthritis, or the deterioration of this cartilage, leads to pain and swelling.
Posture and Sedentary Lifestyle: Prolonged sitting or poor posture can cause slipped or ruptured discs, leading to sciatica, numbness, and leg weakness, potentially requiring surgery if untreated.
Injuries: Fractures, common in older people with osteoporosis, and sprains can cause pain, stiffness, and limited mobility.

Organic Diseases: Result from physical changes, such as spine misalignment or fractures.
Metastatic Diseases: Such as Aseptic Necrosis, occur when cancer cells or other conditions reduce blood flow to the hip, more frequent post-injury or in certain conditions. In children, it's called Perthes Disease.
Degenerative Diseases: Conditions like osteoporosis, where long-term wear and tear or serious injuries lead to the breakdown of bones, muscles, and nerves, causing pain and swelling.

Your chiropractor will diagnose the cause of your hip and leg pain. For fractures or cancer, you'll be referred to a specialist. Most other conditions can be treated with spinal adjustments.
Rehabilitative Exercises: Recommended exercises aim to heal and strengthen the spine.
Lifestyle Adjustments: Advice on diet, posture, and work habits will be provided to tackle the root causes of your pain, promoting overall health and well-being.

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