Hip Pain Treatment in Stratham
Hip pain has a way of showing up in more than one place, sometimes as a deep ache in the groin, sometimes as tightness low in the back. It can make sitting, walking, or getting out of a chair feel harder than it should. Pinpointing exactly where the ache is coming from is the key to treating it effectively.
Two Different Joints, Two Different Stories
What patients call hip pain may mean two different things. True hip pain involves the ball-and-socket joint where the femur meets the pelvis, while pain felt lower on the back, near where the pelvis meets the spine, usually points to the sacroiliac joint instead. Because these present and respond to care so differently, sorting out which one is involved shapes the plan that follows and how quickly relief tends to show up.
What’s Usually Behind the Discomfort
A handful of factors tend to drive most discomfort we see in the office:
- Pelvic misalignment that causes one side of the body to compensate
- Bursitis or inflammation around the hip joint
- Sacroiliac joint irritation, often felt as pain radiating to the side
- Degenerative changes or joint erosion, more common with age
Imaging That Shows the Whole Joint, Then a Targeted Plan
New patients get onsite X-rays that capture both hip joints side by side, making it easier to see erosion or alignment issues contributing to the pain. Care is tailored to what’s actually driving the problem, whether that means drop table adjustments, work to normalize pelvic alignment, or a focused plan for sacroiliac irritation, paired with exercises to strengthen the glutes, hamstrings, and quads. When a hip joint is significantly degenerated, that gets communicated honestly, along with realistic options for support.
Get Back to the Things You Don’t Want to Miss
Hip pain doesn’t have to mean sitting out the activities that matter to you, from walking the dog to keeping up with your grandkids. Rzepa Family Chiropractic and Massage can help identify exactly what’s causing your discomfort and build a plan to calm it down. Reach out at (603) 800-2558 to get started.
