Hip pain can interfere with your daily life, whether it’s a sharp twinge while walking or a dull ache that just won’t go away. At Ponte Vedra Beach Chiropractic, we take a comprehensive, whole-body approach to identify the root cause of your hip pain and create a personalized treatment plan for lasting relief and improved function.

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Common Causes of Hip Pain

Hip pain can stem from the joint itself or from surrounding muscles, tendons, nerves, or even the spine. Some of the most common conditions we treat include:

  • Hip Bursitis: Inflammation of the fluid-filled sac (bursa) over the outer hip. Trochanteric bursitis is the most common type, causing pain when walking, standing, sitting, or lying on that side.
  • Hip Tendonitis: Inflammation of tendons around the hip, including gluteal, hamstring, or iliopsoas tendons. Pain often worsens with movement.
  • Hip Osteoarthritis (OA): Degeneration of cartilage in the hip joint, leading to stiffness, inflammation, and pain.
  • Labral Tears: Damage to the ring of cartilage (labrum) lining the hip socket, causing instability, clicking, and discomfort with movement.
  • Hip Impingement (FAI or IFI): Abnormal bone contact in the hip joint, causing pinching pain and sometimes nerve irritation like sciatica.
  • Piriformis Syndrome: Tightness or irritation of the piriformis muscle compressing the sciatic nerve, leading to hip and leg pain.
  • Referred Pain from Disc Problems: Bulging or herniated discs in the lower back can cause hip pain.
  • Muscle Strains or Tears: Overstretching or tearing of hip muscles from sports, trauma, or overuse.
  • Snapping Hip Syndrome: A popping sensation caused by tight muscles (IT band or iliopsoas tendon) moving over the hip bones.
  • Hip Fractures: Breaks due to trauma, falls, or bone weakness such as osteoporosis.

Understanding the Hip Joint

The hip is a strong, stable ball-and-socket joint designed to support body weight and allow smooth, functional movement. Key components include:

  • Femoral Head: The ball-shaped top of the thigh bone.
  • Acetabulum: The pelvis socket holding the femoral head.
  • Labrum: Cartilage inside the socket providing cushion and stability.
  • Joint Capsule: Connective tissue surrounding the joint.
  • Muscles: Gluteals, iliopsoas, adductors, hamstrings, and quadriceps stabilize and move the hip.

What Causes Hip Problems?

Hip pain often arises from a combination of local and whole-body factors:

  • Poor posture
  • Pelvic misalignment
  • Muscle imbalances or weakness
  • Joint degeneration
  • Trauma or repetitive stress
  • Foot or arch problems
  • Spinal misalignments and nerve irritation
  • Underlying organ (visceral) dysfunction

Our Holistic Approach to Hip Pain Relief

At Ponte Vedra Beach Chiropractic, we evaluate the whole body, including posture, gait, spine, and feet. This allows us to pinpoint and correct the root causes of your hip pain, rather than just masking the symptoms.

Personalized Treatment Options May Include:

  • Chiropractic Adjustments
  • Physical Therapy
  • Class IV Laser Therapy
  • Massage Therapy
  • Custom Orthotics
  • Therapeutic Ultrasound
  • Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS)
  • Nutritional Counseling

Don’t Let Hip Pain Hold You Back

Hip pain shouldn’t stop you from living your life. Our patient-centered, integrated approach is designed to restore strength, mobility, and comfort, so you can get back to the activities you love—pain-free.

Call us today at (904) 285-2243 to schedule your consultation and take the first step toward lasting hip relief.