Can Chiropractic Care Help With Hip Pain That Won’t Go Away?

Hip pain is often treated as a localized issue, but in many cases, it is part of a larger biomechanical pattern involving the pelvis and lower spine. When the joints of the pelvis or lumbar spine are not moving properly, it can create abnormal stress on the hip joint, leading to chronic discomfort, stiffness, or reduced mobility.

At our office, we take a comprehensive approach to hip pain by evaluating how your body moves as a whole. This includes assessing spinal alignment, pelvic balance, and surrounding muscle function. Rather than simply addressing symptoms, care is focused on identifying and correcting underlying dysfunction.

In addition to chiropractic care, we utilize SoftWave (SW) therapy to help determine whether the pain is more tissue-related. Hip discomfort can often involve irritation or dysfunction in muscles, tendons, or other soft tissues that may not fully respond to joint-based care alone. SW therapy allows us to both assess and support healing in these tissues by promoting circulation and cellular activity in the affected area.

Chiropractic adjustments are used to restore proper joint motion, which can reduce mechanical stress on the hip. When combined with targeted soft tissue therapy, this approach helps address both joint and tissue components of the condition.

Patients are often guided through simple movement or stability exercises to support long-term improvements. By addressing both structural and soft tissue factors, many patients experience more complete and lasting relief.

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Nicholas Esser

Dr. Esser, owner and primary provider at 614 Chiropractic of Hilliard, Ohio is a highly experienced chiropractor who welcomes all ages of patients to our practice. Dr. Esser was born and raised in Anna, Ohio, (Go Rockets!) where he has always been a chiropractic patient himself since he was a baby under the care and guidance of his mentor and friend Dr. Kreg Huffer. He attended Ohio State University where he received his bachelor’s degree.

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