Hip Pain in Portland

Hip Pain in Portland

Portland Chiropractic Care To Improve Your Range of Motion

Hip pain in Portland refers to the physical discomfort in the hip joint or the area around the hip.

There could a be a variety of underlying causes for hip pain:

  1. Tendonitis: the most common reason for hip pain wherein the tendons are inflamed, which is why it is commonly called inflamed tendons. This is usually due to overworking the tendons, usually by exercising.
  2. Occupation: heavy lifting, being seated for long times, etc. can cause hip pain due to pressure.
  3. Obesity: Unequal distribution of weight on the hip causing uneven pressure.
  4. Hip fracture: these are common in elderly citizens and patients of osteoporosis, which leads to the gradual weakening of the bones.
  5. Arthritis: Different types of arthritis can lead to hip pain due to different reasons. Such as, osteoarthritis, infections arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis.
  6. Injuries: Force from injuries or trauma can lead to pain in the hip joint due to different reasons( dislocation, fractures,labral tear,etc)
  7. Pinched nerves: This could be from issues with the spine and of nerves and not necessarily the fault of the hip joint, like sciatica.
  8. Cancer: certain cancers which affect the bones, cartilages, etc. can lead to hip pain.

Hip pain caused by cancer, fractures, and some other serious issues can only be treated with medications and surgeries.

But for causes which don't need surgery or medications, it is best to go for chiropractic care at North Portland Wellness Group.


Benefits of chiropractic care for hip pain in Portland OR:

  1. Chiropractic care is non-invasive, cheap, doesn’t require much of a recovery time, won’t cause infections or relapse, unlike surgeries.
  2. Chiro care is suitable for people of all ages and most health issues while surgeries and medications aren’t suitable for people of certain ages or health issues or people taking certain medications.
  3. Chiro care is not addicting or a temporary solution like pain medications, any medication, that doesn’t treat the cause of the problem( some meds have addictive ingredients in them).
  4. It is a very effective, pain free treatment as patients leave feeling relief after just the first session.
  5. It addresses the root cause and focuses on solving that.
  6. Chiro care is focused on bodily healing, i.e., it is done in order to accelerate and optimize the body’s self healing which makes the body self reliant and more resistant to future issues of similar kind.
  7. Chiro care, while focusing on the cause, doesn’t stop benefitting the rest of the body, as it improves circulation, immunity and functional performance and continues to heal for hours after the treatment.
  8. Chiro care even resets the nervous system which reduces the pain being felt and refreshes the entire body, so leaving the treatment, you are rejuvenated.
  9. Chiro care is also mostly personalised as each person’s body is different and has different needs.

Portland Chiropractors, depending upon the cause of the pain, would choose a treatment plan which could have chiropractic adjustments, spinal manipulation, ice/heat therapy, laser therapy, electric therapy, massage, exercises, or stretching, etc.

Their goal is to ensure pain reduction, strengthen weak muscles, relax all the muscles with muscle spasms, improve joint mobility and rehabilitate the body. They could even suggest lifestyle, nutritional changes for optimal, speedy recovery and to prevent future issues.

If you are struggling with hip pain, book an appointment with your nearest licensed Portland chiropractor to make your hip feel so good, you’d think you got a new one.

Happy healing!

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North Portland Wellness Group

2215 N Lombard St
Portland, OR 97217
PHONE: (503) 893-4407
FAX: (503) 908-6153