Don't Let Hip Pain Leave You Twisted and Shouting
By Stephen R. Farris
Have you ever woken up in the morning and, when you try to get out of bed, you felt a twinge in your hip? It could be that you slept on it wrong, or -- depending on your age -- it could be an early sign of arthritis, or other health condition.
The last thing you should do is lay around and hope the pain goes away. You could take over-the-counter medication to temporarily relieve the pain, but there's always a chance it could become addictive if the pain persists. But there is one thing you could do. Go see your local chiropractor.
Chiropractic care is an all-natural, noninvasive, and non-addictive form of treatment to help relieve pain in your back, neck, and joints. He/she could help with your hip pain as well, and provide you with stretching and exercise tips and suggestions that could speed up the healing process in between your visits.
Since your hip is basically at the center of your core, it's very important to make sure it -- and the surrounding muscles and joints -- stay healthy. Hip exercises can:
- Help you maintain the range of motion for your hip
- Strengthen the surrounding muscles
- Relieve pain
- Keep your risk of hip injury at a minimum
Your local chiropractor may suggest you try some of these exercises while you're at home. If you're not certain about how to do the following exercises, your chiropractor may be able to demonstrate them, offer literature, or you can visit the web to view free exercise videos, such as those found on YouTube.
- Chair stand
- Knee lift
- Internal hip rotator stretch
- External hip rotator stretch
- Double hip rotation
- Hip flexor and quadriceps stretch
- Hip extension
- Hip abduction
- Bridge
- Hip and back stretch
Don't wait until your hip pain makes you twist and shout "ouch!", head over to your local chiropractor, like the ones that can be found at The Joint Chiropractic. Their licensed staff of doctors of chiropractic can help you get the pain relief you need with a gentle, all-natural, noninvasive, and non-addictive treatment. No appointment is necessary at any of The Joint's more than 600 nationwide locations. Just walk right in!
The goal at The Joint Chiropractic is to help you get better, so you can return to a healthy, active, and more vibrant lifestyle.
To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Port Hueneme, Calif.