The Blair Chiropractic Technique Can Help with Hip Pain

What is Hip Pain?

Hip pain is an umbrella term that describes any pain experienced in the hip joint or surrounding muscles. While hip pain is relatively easy to diagnose, there are many potential causes of the condition. While hip pain is often associated with conditions like osteoarthritis or sporting injuries, vertebral misalignments in the upper cervical spine can also contribute to the development of hip pain. 

Signs and Symptoms of Hip Pain

Commonly characterized by a sharp or shooting pain in the hip joint, hip pain can take on a range of symptoms depending on the underlying cause. Patients suffering from hip pain may also experience shooting pains in the upper thighs and down the legs, reduced range of motion in the hips, stiffness in the muscles and groin, and limping. 

How the Upper Cervical Spine Affects Hip Pain

The upper cervical spine consists of seven vertebrae located at the top of the

spinal column. Not only do these seven vertebrae provide support for the head, neck, and the back, they also provide the structural framework for the rest of the body. This includes the sacral hip joints.  

When there is a misalignment in the upper cervical spine, the alignment of the entire spinal column will be pushed out of place. This can cause a slightly off-kilter gait, placing significant pressure on the joints of the hip as it compensates for the imbalance. Over time, this pressure can lead to degenerative changes, wear and tear, and eventually hip pain.

How Our Upper Cervical Spinal Treatment for Hip Pain Works

If you’re looking for a natural, non-invasive treatment for hip pain, it might be time to consider speaking with an upper cervical chiropractic specialist. Upper cervical chiropractic care is a modern form of chiropractic treatment that focus on the intricate relationship between the upper cervical spine, the surrounding musculature of the body, and the central nervous system. At Advance Upper Cervical Chiropractic, our board-certified chiropractor, Dr. Noah Kaplan, specializes in the Blair Technique, a method of upper cervical chiropractic care that emphasizes gentle and precise correction techniques to promote the body’s natural healing mechanisms and restore the health of the upper cervical spine. 

During your initial consultation, Dr. Kaplan will conduct a series of diagnostic tests to determine the location of upper cervical spinal misalignments that could be triggering your hip pain. Our state-of-the-art 3D-imaging equipment, including cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans, means that Dr. Kaplan can create a 3D representation of the cranio-cervical junction of your spine, allowing for a precise and targeted treatment approach. We are the only chiropractic office in Walnut Creek and the entire East Bay area to utilize this technology in patient care.

Following diagnosis, Dr. Kaplan will use certified Blair Technique adjustment techniques to push the upper cervical spine back into natural alignment. Over the course of your treatment, you can expect to see a significant reduction in your hip pain as spinal alignment is restored and the surrounding muscles and joints are able to heal.

If hip pain is preventing you from doing the things you love, get in touch today to speak with Dr. Kaplan about the health of your upper cervical spine. Located in Walnut Creek, California, Dr. Kaplan also services Pleasant Hill, Concord, Lafayette, Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton, and Livermore.