Hip Pain Sufferers Find Relief With Ellenville Chiropractic Office

By Lakisha Curtsinger


The hip joint performs many tasks to keep a person upright, walking and when in optimal condition running and jumping as well. If hip pain is chronic it greatly impedes the activities of daily living. There are numerous reasons for hip pain including an accident of osteoporosis as one grows older. An Ellenville NY Chiropractor is available to help by identifying the reason and finding the best way to alleviate the pain.

There is space surrounding the actual hip joint. It can sometimes become filled with fluid which impedes movement of the hip joint. One cause of hurting can be the ligaments surrounding the joint become inflamed due to an injury. When the sac that surrounds the hip area becomes inflamed, it is extremely painful.

Your first appointment with the chiropractor is spent performing a thorough evaluation of your condition. A medical history will be taken. Your hip and spine will be physically examined. Some range of motion testing and strength testing is likely. An x-ray is very helpful in determining what is wrong and how to deal with it.

When the evaluation is complete the chiropractor can formulate the best plan for pain alleviation. It may include spinal adjustments, massage, nutritional advice and exercise. Your office visits will be scheduled to administer the adjustments and apply the massage. The specially tailored exercises can be done at home between appointments.

Turning to chiropractic care allows the individual to avoid pain medication or any invasive procedures. There is always the possibility of an addiction to either prescription or over the counter medication. With chiropractic care other methods are utilized.

When a series of hands-on adjustments are scheduled, there will not be as much time spent as during that first visit. Your progress will be noted after each session. Massage may be applied concurrently. The exercise plan will be tailor made for your particular needs and done at home between appointments. These are intended to improve and maintain flexibility of the hip joint. Gradually your pain is reduced to a manageable level.




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