Hip pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints seen in a chiropractic setting, and one of the most frequently misunderstood. Patients are often told their hip pain is simply age-related wear and tear, or that surgery is the only meaningful option. In many cases neither is true. At Maan Chiropractic, hip pain is evaluated as a mechanical and functional problem — one that responds well to conservative care when the underlying cause is properly identified.
Is Chiropractic Care Right for Your Hip Pain?
Hip pain presents differently depending on its cause. Some patients feel a deep ache inside the groin or joint itself. Others feel pain on the outer hip, the buttock, or down into the thigh. Some experience hip pain primarily during activity, while others feel it most acutely when sitting, standing, or trying to sleep.
You may benefit from our hip pain care program if you are experiencing:
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Pain in the hip joint, groin, outer hip, or buttock that limits daily movement
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Stiffness or reduced range of motion that makes walking, climbing stairs, or getting up from a chair difficult
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Hip pain that worsens with prolonged sitting or standing
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A deep aching or sharp pain that developed following a fall, injury, or period of increased activity
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Hip or groin pain associated with low back pain or sciatica
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Pain that has been attributed to hip arthritis, bursitis, or labral involvement
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Hip discomfort that disrupts sleep, particularly when lying on the affected side
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Hip pain that persists despite rest, stretching, or prior treatment
Understanding Hip Pain and What Drives It
The hip is a ball-and-socket joint that bears a significant portion of the body's load during virtually every movement. Its function depends not just on the joint itself but on the coordinated strength and flexibility of the surrounding musculature, the integrity of the lumbar spine, and the alignment of the pelvis. When any of these elements are disrupted, pain and dysfunction can develop in the hip — or radiate into it from another source.
Hip pain has several common mechanical origins:
Hip osteoarthritis involves progressive breakdown of cartilage within the hip joint, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced range of motion. It is one of the most common causes of deep groin-area hip pain in adults over 50, though it can present earlier in patients with a history of injury or structural asymmetry.
Hip bursitis involves inflammation of the bursae — fluid-filled sacs that cushion the hip joint and surrounding tendons. Trochanteric bursitis, affecting the outer hip, is particularly common and often presents as pain when lying on the affected side or climbing stairs.
Referred pain from the lumbar spine and sacroiliac joint is a frequently overlooked contributor to hip pain. The nerves that supply the hip originate in the lumbar spine, and conditions such as disc herniation, sciatica, and sacroiliac dysfunction can produce pain that is felt in the hip, groin, or thigh rather than the back. Treating the hip in isolation without addressing the lumbar spine in these cases consistently produces incomplete results.
Muscle imbalances involving the hip flexors, gluteal muscles, piriformis, and iliotibial band are extremely common contributors to hip pain — particularly in patients who sit for long periods, have a history of low back problems, or have had prior hip or knee injuries.
Labral tears involve damage to the cartilage ring that lines the hip socket. They are more common than previously recognized and often present with a catching sensation, groin pain, and pain with rotational movements.
How Dr. Maan Approaches Hip Pain
At Maan Chiropractic, hip pain evaluation begins with a thorough orthopedic and neurological examination to determine whether the pain is originating within the hip joint itself, referred from the lumbar spine or sacroiliac joint, or driven by muscular imbalance and dysfunction in the surrounding structures. This distinction matters because the treatment approach is fundamentally different depending on the source.
Treatment for hip pain may include:
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Chiropractic Adjustments: Targeted adjustments to the lumbar spine, sacroiliac joint, and hip when clinically indicated to restore joint mobility, reduce nerve irritation, and address mechanical contributors to hip pain.
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Active Release Technique (ART): Soft tissue treatment for restricted hip flexors, piriformis, IT band, and gluteal muscles that are contributing to joint compression, pain, and limited range of motion.
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Shockwave Therapy: For chronic hip bursitis, gluteal tendinopathy, or soft tissue conditions that have not responded to standard treatment, shockwave therapy provides targeted stimulation to promote tissue repair and reduce chronic inflammation.
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Cold Laser Therapy: Applied to the hip joint and surrounding tissues to reduce inflammation and support healing in both acute and chronic presentations.
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Mechanical Traction: Used when lumbar disc involvement or nerve compression is contributing to hip or referred leg pain.
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Rehabilitative Exercise: Targeted strengthening of the gluteal muscles, hip stabilizers, and core to address the muscle imbalances most commonly associated with hip pain and to support long-term joint health.
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Diagnostic Imaging: In-office digital X-rays are available when clinically indicated to assess joint space, identify structural involvement, and guide treatment planning.
Conditions Commonly Addressed in Our Hip Pain Program
Our hip pain care program may be appropriate for patients dealing with:
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Hip osteoarthritis
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Trochanteric bursitis
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Hip flexor strain or tendinopathy
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Iliotibial band syndrome with hip involvement
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Piriformis syndrome
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Sacroiliac joint dysfunction with referred hip pain
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Sciatica presenting as hip or buttock pain
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Lumbar disc herniation with hip or groin referral
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Gluteal tendinopathy
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Post-injury hip pain following a fall or sports-related incident
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Hip pain associated with work injury or auto accident
Each patient is evaluated individually to identify the specific structures involved and the most appropriate course of conservative care.
What to Expect During Hip Pain Care at Maan Chiropractic
Your first visit will include a detailed review of your hip pain history, mechanism of onset, prior treatments, and any imaging you have already had. Dr. Maan will conduct a physical examination that evaluates hip range of motion, orthopedic testing, lumbar and pelvic assessment, and neurological screening to build a clear picture of what is driving your symptoms.
Treatment recommendations are made based on examination findings — not a preset protocol. Care progresses based on your response and is adjusted at each stage. Patients dealing with more complex presentations involving both the hip and spine may require a phased approach that addresses each contributing factor in sequence.
For patients who have already had imaging, surgery consultations, or prior treatment, we review that history carefully before making any recommendations. If imaging indicates that surgical consultation is appropriate, we will tell you clearly and help coordinate that referral.
When Should You Consider Chiropractic Care for Hip Pain?
Chiropractic care may be an appropriate option if:
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Hip pain is limiting your mobility, activity level, or sleep
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You have been told you have hip arthritis or bursitis and want to explore conservative care before considering injections or surgery
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Low back pain and hip pain are occurring together and you want a comprehensive evaluation of both
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Prior treatment focused only on the hip has provided limited relief
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You are recovering from a hip-related injury and need structured rehabilitation
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You want to address muscle imbalance and functional contributors to hip pain as part of a long-term management strategy
A thorough evaluation will determine whether chiropractic care is appropriate for your hip presentation and what a realistic course of treatment looks like for your specific case.
Schedule an Evaluation
If you are looking for hip pain treatment in Coral Springs as part of a conservative, condition-focused care plan, our team is here to help. We accept most major insurance plans and will verify your benefits before your first visit.
New patients can schedule online or contact our office directly.