NUCCA Chiropractic and Hip or Sciatica Pain

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Hip pain is problematic because of the constant use of the hips with most any activity. Hip problems can be especially difficult to diagnose because they can be confused with problems coming from the low back (lumbar spine). It can be described as shooting pains down the leg, or numbness in the leg and pain in the joint itself.

Medical Approach to Sciatica & Hip Pain

There is a wide variety of medications to choose from to treat hip pain. Some drugs not only relieve pain but also work to reduce inflammation and relax muscle tension and spasm. However, many of these medications, even those available without a prescription, can have serious side effects. Physical Therapy may also be prescribed.

The NUCCA Approach to Sciatica & Hip Pain

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Hip & sciatica pain is a common problem, and it can be confusing because there are many causes. It is important to make an accurate diagnosis of the cause of your symptoms so that appropriate treatment can be directed at the underlying problem. If you have hip or sciatica pain, some common causes include:

• Arthritis
• Muscle spasm
• Bursitis

The most common cause of hip and sciatica pain is spinal misalignment. When the spine misaligns, the balance of the body moves off center and causes an increased load on one side of the body and uneven wears on the joints. It is common to have multiple stress areas on ONE side of the body (i.e. Right neck pain, right low back pain, right hip pain, sciatica). This significant indicator of a spinal misalignment should be evaluated by a NUCCA Chiropractor.