Hip pain can make even the simplest activities feel like a challenge. Whether you're an athlete, a busy parent, or someone just trying to stay active in the Chili and Rochester NY area, chronic hip discomfort can seriously affect your quality of life. One condition we see often in our office is hip impingement, also known as femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). So the question many patients ask is: Can chiropractic adjustments help hip impingement?

Let’s break it down.

What Is Hip Impingement?

Hip impingement occurs when there is abnormal contact between the ball (femoral head) and socket (acetabulum) of the hip joint. Over time, this can lead to pain, reduced range of motion, inflammation, joint degeneration, and even early onset arthritis.

There are typically two types of hip impingement:

• Cam impingement: Occurs when the femoral head is not perfectly round and doesn't rotate smoothly.

• Pincer impingement: Happens when extra bone extends over the edge of the socket, causing the labrum to get pinched.

Many people experience a mix of both types. Symptoms may include:

• Sharp or dull hip pain during movement

• Pain while sitting for long periods

• Stiffness or catching sensation in the hip

• Limited range of motion

• Radiating pain into the thigh or groin

What Causes Hip Impingement?

Several factors can contribute to the development of hip impingement:

• Poor biomechanics and posture

• Muscle imbalances or weakness in the hips and core

• Structural abnormalities in the hip joint

• Repetitive motion from sports or activities

• Prolonged sitting or sedentary lifestyle

• Previous injuries or trauma

How Chiropractic Care Can Help

At Camarata Chiropractic in North Chili and Rochester, NY, we take a whole-body approach when addressing hip pain and hip impingement. Chiropractic adjustments and supporting therapies can improve hip mobility, reduce inflammation, and restore proper function to the surrounding joints and tissues.

Chiropractic Adjustments

Although we do not adjust the hip joint in the same way as the spine, we focus on:

• Pelvic alignment: Misalignments in the pelvis and sacroiliac (SI) joint can change how your hip functions and loads during movement. Correcting these misalignments helps restore symmetry and balance.

• Lumbar spine: The low back has a direct impact on hip movement and function. Adjustments to the lumbar spine can relieve nerve irritation that contributes to hip and leg pain.

• Hip mobilization techniques: Gentle mobilization and targeted stretches improve range of motion and reduce joint restrictions in the hip itself.

SoftWave Therapy

We also use SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Therapy for deep tissue and joint healing. This innovative therapy helps:

• Reduce inflammation

• Accelerate tissue repair and regeneration

• Improve circulation and oxygenation to the area

• Break down scar tissue and adhesions

• Relieve pain without the need for drugs or injections

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Muscle Work and Stretching

Combining chiropractic adjustments with soft tissue therapies and personalized stretching and strengthening recommendations can make a big difference in your recovery. We utilize techniques such as:

• Myofascial release

• IASTM (Graston Therapy)

• Hip flexor and glute strengthening

• Core activation exercises

• Functional mobility drills

Benefits of Chiropractic for Hip Impingement

• Improved joint alignment and posture

• Better hip and pelvic biomechanics

• Decreased inflammation and pain

• Increased range of motion and flexibility

• Enhanced movement and athletic performance

• Prevention of further degeneration and chronic issues

Take the First Step Toward Relief

If you’re struggling with chronic hip pain or have been diagnosed with hip impingement, chiropractic care combined with soft tissue therapy may be the key to finding lasting relief without relying on pain medications or invasive surgery.

Let us help you feel better, move better, and live better.

Contact Us Today

Camarata Chiropractic
Main Office: 3237 Union Street, North Chili, NY 14514
Phone: 585-617-4145
Email: info@camaratachiropractic.com
Secondary Location: Inside Elevate 585 Fitness & Performance Center

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