Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common condition affecting the hip joint. It mainly affects older adults—about 25% of women and 15% of men over 60 experience symptoms.
OA is a wear-and-tear disease that causes the cartilage in your joints to break down over time. This can lead to pain, stiffness, and reduced movement.
Several factors increase the chances of developing hip OA:
However, OA can still affect people with no clear risk factors.
There are many reasons why you might feel pain over your hip. One of the most common causes is referred pain from the lower back. This means the pain may not come from the hip itself, but from problems in the spine.
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Symptoms can vary from person to person. You might notice:
A dull ache or stiffness in the groin, buttock, or thigh—especially in the morning
Pain that gradually worsens over the side of the hip and down the thigh
Knee pain, which can be the only symptom, making the hip problem easy to miss
Increased pain with walking or standing for long periods
Pain that worsens in cold weather
OA often causes:
Reduced strength and mobility
Trouble with walking or running
A limp, often due to difficulty extending the thigh
Feet turning outward due to stiff hips (you may notice this while cycling)
Difficulty putting on socks or shoes, or squatting down
Sometimes rest helps, but not always—it depends on how inflamed or damaged the joint is.
Using a walking stick can ease discomfort by reducing pressure on the hip.
There’s little evidence that joint damage from OA can be reversed. However, chiropractic care can help manage symptoms, reduce pain, and slow disease progression. Early treatment may even help you delay or avoid surgery
Chiropractic treatment aims to:
Reduce joint inflammation
Improve movement and flexibility
Ease muscle spasms
Strengthen weakened muscles
Offer lifestyle, exercise, and nutrition advice
Your chiropractor will design a care plan tailored to your needs. Treatment may include:
Stretching and massage of tight muscles
Gentle joint mobilisation and manipulation
Use of ultrasound or interferential therapy
A personalised exercise program to strengthen and support the hip
Supervised exercise programs are more effective than doing exercises alone, so regular sessions with guidance are recommended.
Pain in the hip often connects with issues in other parts of your body. That’s why your chiropractor will also examine your:
Lower back
Knees
Ankles and feet
These areas can all influence how your hip functions.
An X-ray is usually needed to confirm the diagnosis and see how severe the damage is. This helps your chiropractor choose the most effective treatment and rule out other conditions.
In some severe cases, hip replacement surgery may be necessary. However, chiropractic care can often delay this need.
If surgery becomes necessary:
Pre-surgery exercises can help strengthen muscles and improve recovery time.
Upper body strengthening helps you manage crutches or a walker afterward.
Learning your post-surgery exercises before the operation makes them easier to do during recovery.
Osteoarthritis of the hip can be painful and affect your daily life—but you don’t have to suffer in silence. Early chiropractic care can make a big difference in managing symptoms, maintaining mobility, and possibly delaying surgery.
If you’re noticing pain or stiffness in your hip, knee, or lower back, talk to your chiropractor. The sooner you take action, the better your long-term outcome is likely to be.
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