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Hip pain treatment in South Bristol

Struggling with hip pain, stiffness, or discomfort when walking, sitting, or sleeping? The chiropractors and osteopaths at the Bristol Back Pain Clinic are experts in assessing, diagnosing and treating hip pain. Harry Kauntze, chiropractor at the clinic says: “Whether your hip pain symptoms are caused by muscle strain, nerve-related pain, poor posture or wear and tear, our experienced practitioners will investigate your hip pain causes to deliver personalised, evidence-based chiropractic and osteopathic treatment that focuses on long-term results, not just short-term hip pain relief.”

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Common causes of hip pain

The hip joint is a ball and socket joint. It is made up of the femoral head (ball) which sits in the acetabulum (socket) as well as articular cartilage, fibrocartilage, ligaments and muscles. It is a weight bearing joint, which enables us to stand upright, walk and run smoothly. 

 

In fact, the hips are involved in nearly every way we move and as such, issues with the hip joint can cause significant problems for patients. Common causes of hip pain include:

 

  • Muscle strain or overuse injuries
  • Poor posture or biomechanics
  • Sports related pain
  • Hip joint arthritis (wear and tear)
  • Hip bursitis (inflammation)
  • Nerve-related pain such as sciatica
  • Hip impingement (FAI)
 

If left untreated, hip pain can worsen over time and may lead to compensatory issues in the lower back, knees, or pelvis.

Types of hip pain and their symptoms

Hip pain can present in many ways. Often pain felt in the hip may be referred pain from an issue elsewhere in the body such as the back, while those experiencing pain in the hip as their primary symptom, may also feel discomfort in the thigh, groin and buttocks too. One of the more common types of referred pain when it comes to hip pain is sciatica. See below for the different hip conditions we treat at our South Bristol clinic, including common hip pain causes and symptoms for each condition:
An inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs in the hip, hip bursitis often causes outer hip pain and hip pain at night / hip pain when lying on side.

Hip arthritis or osteoarthritis is a relatively common condition often seen in people over the age of 50 due to wear and tear on the cartilage around the hip joint. Symptoms include pain localised to the groin area and the front or side of the thigh, morning stiffness, reduced mobility of the hip and pain during motion.

Sciatica hip pain radiates from the lower back through the hip and down the leg due to sciatic nerve irritation.

Symptoms of piriformis syndrome include deep hip pain and nerve compression caused by tightness, spasms or swelling of the piriformis muscle, a small muscle found deep in the buttock.
Occurring when the ball and socket of the hip joint do not fit perfectly, hip impingement or Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) causes painful friction during movement, with symptoms including a deep or sharp pain in hip joint, stiffness, a clicking or locking sensation and hip pain when sitting.
Common in active individuals, hip flexor strain occurs when the muscles connecting the thigh to the hip and lower back are overstretched or torn, causing a mild ache or sharp hip pain or pain in the upper thigh or groin when lifting the knee or hip pain when walking.
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Effective hip pain treatment in South Bristol

Harry Kauntze, chiropractor at The Bristol Back Pain Clinic explains how our chiropractors and osteopaths can help with hip pain: “Identifying the source of our patients’ hip pain and giving them a clear understanding of the problem and how we can treat it are the first steps to recovery. Hip pain is not always felt directly over the hip and often pain you feel in the hip may actually be as a result of a problem elsewhere, rather than in your hip itself. As such, an accurate diagnosis is key to recovery.​ If required we can also order MRI and Xrays to assist diagnosis.”

Chiropractic and osteopathic treatment for hip pain

Once the underlying problem causing the hip pain has been established, our chiropractors and osteopaths are able to use a range of effective treatments for hip pain to provide improvement. These include acupuncture, joint mobilisations or adjustments, stretching and massage techniques, nutritional advice and relaxation techniques. Our practitioners can also offer postural and lifestyle advice to help with hip pain, as well as providing hip mobility exercises and other rehabilitation exercises to further help support recovery and reduce future flare-ups.

If you are experiencing hip pain that lasts longer than 1–2 weeks, it is getting worse rather than better, your hip pain is affecting your sleep or daily activities, you are experiencing reduced mobility or stiffness, or pain spreads to your legs or lower back, book an appointment with one of our hip pain specialists for a professional assessment and evidence-based treatment.

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Testimonials

What patients say about their hip pain treatment

“I’d been suffering with severe hip pain for 2 months and needed help. Rather than wait for a GP appointment, then wait for just one physio phonecall, I decided to be pro-active and get immediate help. Marion at The Bristol Back Pain Clinic explained how it was my lower back causing the hip pain and proceeded to stretch, manipulate and massage the afflicted parts, giving me relief even after my first visit. She researched my condition and had new treatments lined up for me during my next two visits. These worked a treat, and my mobility was almost back to 100%, so we agreed to leave a two week gap. My last treatment was a triumph because my mobility has returned to my normal pain free status-quo. THANK YOU! What is also so refreshing is that the Bristol Back Pain Clinic doesn’t try to make you continue having treatment if you don’t need it. This was the third time that I have had treatment at the Bristol Back Pain Clinic for different issues, and if I need it, I will use them again. I have recommended them to my friends and family, and my husband has used their expertise, too.”
“George was available and quick to help when I really needed it. He clearly has excellent knowledge and could adapt the treatment to what I really need. I also appreciate that he identified when the time between appointments could increase. Good value.”
“I went to see Harry for treatment for my hip pain. I had seen a physiotherapist and an osteopath who were unable to give me a diagnosis whereas Harry diagnosed my problem correctly on my first visit. He wrote to my GP which expedited my treatment and I have since had three hip operations which have now resolved the problems I was experiencing. I would recommend Harry for his extensive knowledge and ongoing support with my pain over the last few years.”
“Having never visited an Osteopath before but had such searing pain in my hip/thigh that felt it the only course of action. The Back Pain clinic is luckily only a 5 minute walk from my house and had come with a couple of recommendations by neighbours/friends so I booked in. Four sessions later and the pain has significantly reduced, hence pilates and normal exercise is all that’s needed now. Totally recommend!”
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