Why You Should See a Chiropractor for Hip Pain
Treating Hip Pain with Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS)
Why You Should See a Chiropractor for Hip Pain
By: Zach Main DC
Treating Hip Pain with Chiropractic Care
Hip pain has a sneaky way of disrupting your life, whether it’s aching during your workouts, catching when you stand from a chair, or flaring up on long walks. What starts as stiffness or tightness can build into pain that limits your movement, sleep, or daily activities.
It’s tempting to ignore it or manage the symptoms with pain meds or stretches, but without addressing the root cause, that discomfort often lingers or worsens.
This article is going to cover why chiropractic care is a powerful solution for hip pain and how a movement-based, hands-on approach can help you finally find relief and get back to doing what you love.
Chiropractic Adjustments & Hip Function
Many hip issues are tied to poor mobility or dysfunction in the lower back, pelvis, or even the feet. When one link in that chain isn’t moving well, your hips often take on more stress to compensate—and that compensation leads to overuse, tightness, and pain.
Here’s how chiropractic care helps:
Assess motion through the pelvis, lumbar spine, and lower extremities to pinpoint dysfunction.
Adjustments restore healthy joint motion in the hips, spine and feet, helping reduce stress and improve movement.
Improved joint function reduces compensations and rebalances how your body moves.
Rather than only treating the site of pain, we work to resolve why the pain started in the first place, so relief lasts longer and you move with more ease.
Muscle Tension & Inflammation
Tightness in the hip flexors, glutes, and deep rotators (like the piriformis) often contributes to hip pain and stiffness. This may result from long hours sitting, overuse in sports, or an old injury that didn’t fully heal.
At Northcenter Healthcare, we combine hands-on care and rehab to reduce soft tissue tension, calm inflammation, and restore balance.
Our approach includes:
Myofascial release and soft tissue techniques to reduce muscular tension and improve tissue quality.
Adjustments to improve blood flow, reduce inflammation, and encourage natural healing.
Targeted rehab to re-strengthen weak areas and support long-term recovery.
By addressing both the joints and the surrounding tissues, we help restore motion, relieve pain, and prevent future flare-ups.
Relief Without the Risks of Medications or Surgery
If you’ve been told your next step is a cortisone shot, medication, or even surgery, it might be time for a second opinion.
Chiropractic care is non-invasive, drug-free, and rooted in helping your body heal—without masking symptoms.
Why choose chiropractic care for hip pain?
Minimal downtime and no post-procedure recovery.
No medications or unwanted side effects.
We aim for lasting relief by correcting the underlying issue—not just managing the pain.
Hip Stability, Mobility & Future Injury Risk
Chronic hip pain often changes the way you move. You might favor one leg, avoid certain activities, or alter your posture to avoid discomfort. These compensations can increase your risk for future injury.
Our care plans rebuild balanced stability, strength, and mobility, so your hips work the way they’re supposed to.
Chiropractic care can help you:
Rebuild strength in underactive muscles and correct dysfunctional movement patterns.
Improve hip-spine coordination for better performance and stability.
Understand how to move, train, and recover better—so you stay active and pain-free.
Treatment for Hip Pain at Northcenter Healthcare
At Northcenter Healthcare, we help you take control of your hip pain with care that’s tailored to you. Whether your pain is from years of sitting, a recent injury, or overtraining, we’re here to help you move better, feel stronger, and get back to the activities you love.
Common conditions we help with include:
Hip impingement (FAI)
Piriformis syndrome
Hip flexor strain or tightness
Glute medius/min weakness
SI joint dysfunction
Repetitive strain injuries
Hip instability or alignment issues
Treatment options include:
Chiropractic adjustments
Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS)
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), cupping, and other manual therapies
Shockwave Therapy
Movement and rehab-based care
Functional movement screening and performance care
Functional Fitness
Whether you’re an athlete, parent, weekend warrior, or someone tired of nagging hip pain, we’re here to help you recover better and move with confidence again. Recover better, live more!
Ready to Return to Your Pain-Free Self?
Reach out to our Chicago chiropractic clinic or click the link below to book your appointment today. We will create a plan that is unique to your body, your lifestyle, and your goals. Take the first step toward lasting hip pain relief. If you have more question, feel free to book your complimentary discovery call and talk to one of our doctors.
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