Hip Pain and How Chiropractic Treatment Can Help
The hip is a powerful, load-bearing joint, and pain here can significantly affect how you walk, climb stairs, exercise and sleep. What appears to be a straightforward hip problem is often part of a broader biomechanical picture — influenced by the lumbar spine above, the knee and ankle below, and the muscles of the pelvis and gluteal region that are responsible for keeping the hip stable.
At Barefoot Health Co, we assess hip pain within the full context of the lower kinetic chain. We look at joint mechanics, gluteal and hip flexor function, lumbar spine and sacroiliac joint contribution, and how load is being transferred through the hip with movement. Treatment is targeted to what your assessment reveals — chiropractic adjustment and mobilisation to restore hip and lumbar joint movement, dry needling and soft tissue release for the muscles driving the dysfunction, cold laser therapy for rapid inflammation reduction, and a home rehabilitation program via Physitrack to restore gluteal strength and hip stability.
What we commonly treat
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a chiropractor treat hip pain?
Yes. Chiropractic is effective for hip pain driven by joint restriction, muscular dysfunction and biomechanical imbalance. Where imaging or specialist referral is warranted, we will advise you accordingly.
Why does my hip hurt at night?
Hip pain that wakes you from sleep — particularly when lying on the affected side — is often associated with hip bursitis or gluteal tendinopathy. Both involve inflammation of structures around the hip that are sensitive to compression. Assessment will confirm the diagnosis and guide treatment.
Can chiropractic help hip osteoarthritis?
Yes. Even in the presence of arthritic change, improving joint mechanics and muscular support can meaningfully reduce pain and improve function. We will assess your presentation and give you an honest picture of what is achievable.
