Join Airrosti’s Anthony Pavlich, PT, DPT, as he discusses the different causes of hip pain and common signs of hip conditions like hip bursitis, IT band syndrome, and hip impingement. Learn more about traditional hip pain treatment methods and how Airrosti can help relieve hip pain in as few as three visits (based on patient-reported outcomes).
Hip pain and stiffness is a common condition treated at Airrosti. The hip is one of the largest joints in the body. To function correctly and with full range of motion, the ligaments, muscles, and fascia surrounding the joint must be working in unison. To know how to best treat hip pain, you should understand how it occurs, what symptoms to look out for, and what kind of treatment may be best for you.
The hip joint is designed to withstand repeated motion and a fair amount of wear and tear. This ball-and-socket joint allows for fluid lower body movements. While many causes of hip pain can arise from the joint itself, there are numerous structures surrounding the hip that can also be the source of pain.
Untreated acute trauma is often the cause of hip pain, but any source of inflammation may cause discomfort in the hip area. Pain is one of the symptoms of inflammation, along with swelling, warmth, and redness; together these are signals and symptoms that a problem may exist.
Aside from an acute injury, some other causes include overuse injuries in which muscles, tendons, and ligaments can become inflamed. Overuse of the hip can also wear away the cartilage in the hip joint, causing arthritis. Common hip problems caused by strain and overuse include hip tendonitis/tendinitis, hip bursitis, and hip flexor strain.
You may also experience referred pain from other structures outside the hip joint. This means that, while the hip hurts, the problem may originate elsewhere, such as Snapping Hip Syndrome being actually being caused by the iliotibial band.
Depending on the condition that’s causing your hip pain, you may feel discomfort in various parts of your body, including:
Signs of an inflammatory condition like tendonitis or bursitis often include:
The treatment of pain or discomfort depends on the cause. If hip pain is associated with activities like power walking or running, resting from that activity, or switching to lower impact activities may be helpful. Implementing activities like yoga can help, as it often includes stretches for hips that can improve mobility and reduce pain by stretching the soft tissues around the area.
Through simple preventative stretches and exercises, you can avoid many of the problems commonly associated with hip and hip flexor injuries, as well as joint pain from referred injuries throughout the body. If your hip pain is a result of overuse, your doctor will likely recommend rest, anti-inflammatory medications, or physical therapy. You should always consult with your doctor about what treatment options are best for you.
Hip pain is a nonspecific complaint that requires a musculoskeletal professional, like an Airrosti Provider, to find the underlying cause of all the many potential conditions or injuries.
While general hip pain often responds well to home remedies and rest, Airrosti can help rapidly resolve the source of pain in an average of 3 visits (based on patient-reported outcomes) — keeping you moving and getting you back to the sports or activities you love most and avoid chronic, long term pain.
If you have nagging pain that’s keeping you from performing at your best, click here to schedule an Airrosti appointment today.
Reviewed by Casey Crisp, Doctor of Chiropractic
Disclaimer: Always consult with your doctor before starting any exercise program. If you experience any numbness, tingling or reproduction of your symptoms, please contact your doctor.
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by Kathy Litkaer
My right hip was catching, causing me to stop, bend over, and breathe through it. Dr. M identified the muscle group that was causing the problem and helped me to be able to move freely. I am thankful for her knowledge and skill in relieving soft tissue concerns. Thank you Dr. McGowan!
by Tonja Smith
I went to Dr. Hamblen when he was doing clinicals at Parker University. A few years later when I was experiencing increasing pain in my hip, I contacted him for a recommendation to another chiropractor since I thought AIRROSTI didn't take Medicare patients. Because I was wrong, I was able to see Dr. Hamblen again. After only 3 visits I am virtually pain-free and will continue to do the exercises he and Lauren, his assistant, prescribed. Prior to his treatment, I was having pain walking and was walking stooped because of muscle contractions. I was amazed I could be pain free after less than 2 weeks. I call Dr. Hamblen my miracle worker. He and Lauren make a great team in treatment planning and patiently going over the treatment with a pat...+ show moreient. I believe I will not encounter that sort of pain again now that I know how to exercise appropriately, but rest assured I will return to Dr. Hamblen if a different problem arises. I fully recommend AIRROSTI and especially Dr. Hamblen and Lauren.
by Janelle Kavanaugh
My wife and I were on a 10-day trip to Texas to see our new grandchild and our two older grandchildren and families. Two days into the trip I experienced extreme pain in hip and back that debilitated me and left me immobile. Through a friend of my daughter we were referred to Dr. Paul Unger. He saw us within 24 hours and treatment me until I left Texas. The doctor and his staff are phenomenal!! Even checks in with me to see how I am doing. Would recommend Dr. Unger to everyone!! Thank you for helping me.
by Gene Houser
My PCP referred me to Airrosti because I've had a pinching pain in my pelvis. He suspected it was a deep tissue muscle injury and Airrosti was the best treatment plan for this type of pain. After my first visit with Dr. Miranda Garcia, I received a follow up call and a thank you note from her. I shared that with my husband and said to him, "Now that's how you build a practice and that's customer service." So I will say this... I was very impressed. After my second treatment, I felt a bit better, but I also know that these types of injuries can take months to heal. As I had dealt with this terrible pain in my pelvis for months already I was willing to continue the treatment for some relief. Of course I did all the daily rehab exercises an...+ show mored followed Dr. Garcia's recommendations, so that helped too. Today was my third treatment and I cried like a baby on the table. I cried because we were finally able to get into the inflamed area that was causing pain, but I cried mostly because Dr. Garcia gave me hope. Today I finally had hope we could heal this injury together. It takes a team to win games and this Airrosti team is helping me win my "game" of a healthy and active life. Thank you
by Jessica Chapman
I have been dealing with hip and back pain for a year off and on. I would get better and would have a set back. Even horseback riding for 30 minutes could set me back to square one. Walking for more than a few minutes was excruciating and I used a cane. I was 90% better after my second visit and was able to walk without limit without my cane. Dr. Meyers and Katie gave me a plan to build my activity and I'm happy to say I rode 3 hours straight yesterday with no pain today. So glad I found them! Life is great again!!
by Jeanette Fiveash
What a team Cortney and Liz make!!! I am extremely pleased with the results I saw and this was all only in 3 weeks! I am an active runner and began experiencing pain in my left hip. For 5 weeks I dealt with it before finally going to Airrosti for the very first time. Believe it or not, I ran pain free the afternoon of my appointment!!!!! Cortney was able to identify the issue right away and address it with some very deep (sometimes painful) stress right where the pain was. Then Liz was able to help me with some great exercises and therapy that I can do at home daily to prevent this reoccurring. I was discharged in 3 weeks and am still not experiencing pain-and the best news is I am running my full mileage again! My only regret is I didn...+ show moret come to them when I first started feeling the pain! I can’t say enough for Cortney Kante and Liz Burgin, they have helped me get back to where I need to be, they are the best!!!!
by Brian McCauley
My recent Airrosti care was a life-changing experience for me. I had a very fast labor with my second baby that ended up spraining my SI joint and my pelvis. I couldn’t walk for about six weeks, and I used a wheelchair and walker for most of that time. The pain was so severe that I couldn’t even lay down in bed because it hurt too badly to be on my back. When I found Dr. Brooke Halboth, who is experienced in prenatal and postpartum work, I was hopeful. After just the first session, I managed to sleep in my bed again for the first time in almost two months. After a few sessions, I could get on the floor to play with my baby without being afraid of how painful it would be to get up. After my fifth and final session, I had no more pain....+ show more It not only helped me feel more confident in getting my life back to normal, but also allowed me to enjoy my time with my new baby - with no more pain. I’m forever grateful to Dr. Brooke and her team!
by A.V.
Dr. King is the best!! Karley has worked with my daughter, my wife, and me through various issues. She has helped manage and eliminate pain while keeping us on the field / active in our lives. She understands not only elite level athlete issues (having been a D1 athlete herself), but also the way to manage middle age weekend warriors and aging bodies. She has helped us with hip pain, quad strains, hamstring issues, strained calves, plantars facciitis. Its always better after 1 visit and all done by the 3rd. You have to do your homework, usually stretching and strengthening but its all good after that! Can't say enough good things!!
by Jason Martinez
I am not one to write testimonials, but I do find them helpful from others. However, I choose to write a testimonial because of the absolutely amazing service & results that I received from Marcus Johnson & his amazing staff. I have been struggling, tolerating & looking for solutions to my hip area pain for over a year & a half. I have gone to Massage Therapists, Acupuncture and Chiropractors & while I might have experienced some limited improvement it was always short lived and the pain would return to the same thresholds. What was frustrating was that none provided a any permanent improvement, let alone a solution, but they were actively encourage me to continuing to treatment knowing full well they likely did not have a way to fix it....+ show more I was at a point where I thought my only solution was surgery, which I wanted to avoid if I could. Fortunately, two friends recommended Airrosti,so I did some research & found Marcus Johnson's business. After 4 sessions I experienced a dramatic reduction in my pain which I was thrilled about. The service that I got from he & his team was great and I was thrilled to see a truly noteworthy reduction in my pain over the long run. However, what makes Marcus such an outstanding Dr is his advocacy of the patient. Let me explain. Marcus was very forthright that he did not just want to fix the symptoms but rather fix the root cause. While I was delighted with the substantial reduction in pain, he was not satisfied with the progress & encouraged me to get an MRI so I did. When I got my MRI results, Marcus was willing to review my MRI with me & explain to me what it meant & also to help me think through what to do next. What I learned is that I had issues that were not going to be fixed from these solutions. It was because of Marcus's approach to doing what is best for the customer that I now know what is causing the issue & can address the root cause. It is rare for a Dr. to acknowledge limitations to their field of practice and ultimately do what is in the best interest of the patient and to take time out of their busy schedule & consult with you on what to do next, knowing they will likely not get any more business from that patient. That is the ultimate experience in Dr. / patient care. I had great results & continue to experience substantially less pain after a few months & now know I need to get surgery to fix my issue.
by Chad Taylor
After suffering with hip pain that radiated through my leg anytime I sat for more than about 30 minutes and pretty much every time I went running, and after trying chiropractic and massage therapy visits, Dr. Balza was the one who said, "I think it's not your hip or leg, it's your back." Within a couple of weeks, between Dr. Balza and Kristie, they had me back to my old self and I've not had the problem again. It's been two years and I'm still in great shape. I highly recommend them.
by David LaFleche
Dr. Daly & Crystal are great to work with! Professional, compassionate and both have a great desire to help you reach your full capacity for recovery! Everything is explained and done in a timely way. The whole system of check in, appointments, care, communication is efficient and complete. I highly recommend this technique. It’s my first time trying Airrosti after seeing other chiropractors and this has helped me to fully regain my strength and meet my goals for recovery in my hip, back and knee.
by Doreen Firouzbakht Williamson
I haven't been able to walk without limping due to hip pain for the last nine years! I didn't go out often, due to the anxiety of how far I would have to walk, or how long I could stand without being in terrible pain! I struggled to just do housework. Dr. Browning helped me with multiple issues! Sciatica & hip pain (5 visits), also shoulder, upper back pain and arm pain (5 visits). He's very professional and courteous, personable and puts you at ease to ask questions. I haven't felt this alive and well in 9 years! Thank you Dr. Browning & Airrosti. You are the best!
by Carla Schatzman
I sought help from Chelsea and her team for a hip labral tear and impingement. She was excellent. We worked for 2 weeks and she listened to my feedback and recommended an MRI. This was the best course of action to uncover the impingement due to a hip cam. She recommended an excellent Orthopedic surgeon. Due to their recommendations and treatment...I am sleeping pain-free and following their plans to avoid surgery.
by Michael Youngkin
When I first visited Dr. Phelps I could not bend over my toes or twist. My hips were completely twisted, glutes not firing and very very weak core muscles. I won't even mention what this was doing to my digestive system. I am now on a rapid road to recovery. Dr. Phelps is professional and easy to understand. Plus he is very patient with his patients. Highly recommend!
by Jenn Bedore
I was having severe back and hip pain. I could ride 50 miles, but couldn't walk 10 feet without excruciating pain. I went to Illinois Bone and Joint for a look and after Xrays and MRI, they could not understand why I was in such pain. I truly did not know what to do and being an active person, this was not good. I was in pain all the time. My daughter recommended Airrosti to me after she worked with someone in Houston on her shoulder. At this point, I was willing to try anything and Dr. Medlock had a good rating and he is close to my home. It was a quick fix and it was quite painful under the pressure of the messaging. 4 visits over a 3 week time period and my new 2X daily exercise program, I am pain free. I can walk for miles, back in t...+ show morehe gym. Totally recommend this!
by Stuart Rubin
I have used Airrosti several times over the last few years for neck/shoulder/hip issues. The most recent was my hip- I had pain and was favoring one leg over the other due to the pain in my right hip. Dr. Stan figured it out my issue in 2 visits and I have been good to go ever since. What I like about Airrosti is they figure out your issue quickly and if they cannot fix it they will tell you. But if they can fix it, they fix it really fast- this was a record in 2 visits. My first time I went to Airrosti was for my neck and I had been going to another chiropractor for a year which ended up making my issue worse instead of better. I saw Dr. Cato and he literally fixed my issue in 4 visits. I almost cried as I was so happy to finally be out...+ show more of pain and in FOUR Visits after going for a year up to 3x a week and spending so much money on the issue.
by Kristin Schreiber
Thanks to Dr. Vick and her team at Airrosti, they fixed my lumbar and hip pain fast -- just like they advertise. And because my insurance covered the treatments, I got pain relief in four visits for $200 in lieu of regular PT which would have been 12 visits for $600. I have been recommending Airrosti to everyone I know with back pain!
by Annie Pagnoni
Before seeing Brittani, I had a world of issues with my hips, hamstrings, and lower back. I never got to the root cause of it until seeing her, and in a matter of days, my body was feeling 10x better. She has not only helped alleviate any pain and muscle weakness but made me faster and stronger in everything I do. Hands down the best at what she does and I would not be where I am without the work she has done.
by Emily Lasko
I had been suffering from back and hip pain for over 6 months. I had been to two spine specialists, a hip specialist and even had 3 injections in my lower back. Nothing worked. I went to the Airrosti office in Southlake Tx and Kristina Myles and Megan Leonard eliminated my pain in just a few visits. Most amazing.
by Sanford Warren
Dr. Hall knew right away that there was a problem with my hip. She sent me to X-ray and to Dr. Anderson. I had a procedure and started walking normally without pain or medication for three weeks. Thank you.
by Elizabeth Sampson
I saw Dr. McCutchen for soft tissue complications after two hip replacements. I essentially couldn't move and felt "locked up" after the slightest exertion as all the muscles in my back and legs would severely tighten. In 6 highly productive sessions, she systematically diagnosed the issues and attacked them one by one. I saw remarkable improvements after each session. Before, I could barely walk a mile for exercise. Today, I am walking 4-7 miles daily and have fully resumed normal activities. I really felt my recovery from the hip replacements was not complete until after I saw Dr. McCutchen. I finally feel like myself again.
by Steven Gooch
My situation is somewhat unique and my case has taken a bit longer to rectify. I had a torn labrium and gluteous median in my right hip repaired in Feb 2018. Once I was cleared to walk (6 wks post op) I started seeing Dr. Hall. My first visit I went in on 2 crutches and left walking mostly on my own with the crutches for balance only. After each visit, I come out strong than when I went in! She made what seemed super hard incredibly easy. She explains and breaks down everything so you never leave questioning your treatment or home care. She listens and is truly caring when it comes to her patients. I recommend her 1000%!
by Lisa Vancas
Dr. Seth Meyers treated me for hip pain that I had been experiencing for a month or longer. I had four sessions with Dr. Myers and after each session, I had noticeable improvement in pain and ability to do today activities my job requires. If there for a visit to see if him I was completely pain-free and back to normal. Dr. Meyers is extremely professional and I highly recommend him to any friends or family.
by Landon Salvani
