Hip Pain

Hip pain can develop when the joints, muscles, or connective tissues around the hips become irritated, restricted, or unbalanced. Because the hips are central to walking, running, sitting, and lifting, even small dysfunctions in this area can affect the entire lower body and spine.

Common causes include muscle imbalances, overuse injuries, tight hip flexors from prolonged sitting, glute weakness, pelvic misalignment, sports injuries, or compensation patterns from the knees, ankles, or low back. Conditions such as bursitis, tendinopathy, or early osteoarthritis may also contribute. Because the hip and pelvis are closely tied to the lumbar spine and nervous system, dysfunction in one area often affects the others.

• Pain in the front, side, or back of the hip
• Discomfort when sitting, standing, or walking for long periods
• Tightness in the hip flexors, glutes, or groin
• Sharp or pinching pain with certain movements
• Difficulty crossing legs, bending, or rotating the hip
• Clicking, popping, or feeling of instability
• Radiating pain into the thigh, groin, or low back
• Reduced range of motion or stiffness

At Center for Wellness, we assess the hip in the context of the whole body—spine, pelvis, gait patterns, nervous system, and muscular balance—to identify the root cause of discomfort.

Your personalized treatment plan may include:

• Chiropractic adjustments to improve alignment of the pelvis, sacrum, and lumbar spine
• Soft tissue and craniosacral therapy to release tension in the hip flexors, glutes, piriformis, and surrounding structures
• Corrective exercises and mobility work to strengthen stabilizing muscles, improve hip mechanics, and rebalance the pelvis
• Gait and movement pattern assessment to identify compensations during walking, running, or exercising
• Postural and ergonomic strategies to reduce strain during daily activities
• Nervous system regulation to decrease protective muscle guarding and improve functional movement