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Get Back To Your Life
Written By: Dr. Sue Aery - Aery Chiropractic & Acupuncture | Issue: June 2023
Pay attention to the aches and pains and twinges that shadow you throughout the day. They’re trying to tell you something.
Dr. Sue Aery
So, do you have back pain or hip pain? Or both?
Many of my patients present with these complaints and this can involve some problem solving as well as trial and error. Sometimes, imaging can help us decide the real culprit causing pain, but not always.
The reason is that the low back, pelvis and hip are so closely connected, and it’s sometimes very hard to discern the true source of pain. Since our bodies are designed for dynamic and multi-dimensional movement, much of the problem develops when we only use the body in a two-dimensional world (sitting, driving and standing, for example).
Then we expect full cooperation when we want to do something that involves the other dimension, which has been put on hold for too long!
Patients come into my office describing “hip and back pain,” often including groin and thigh pain, and sometimes sciatic pain. Ouch! Other symptoms include difficulty going from sitting to standing, pinching into the groin and hip, difficulty walking upstairs or putting on socks. This is not fun, nor is it an easy fix. Most times, the pelvis, SI joints and hips are involved, and sciatic pain can easily come next!
The hip is a strong, complex ball and socket joint, designed to be stable and very moveable. The soft tissue connections are very strong, traversing the buttock and low back, pelvic floor, as well as the groin and deep into the lower abdomen. Pain can emanate from one or all of these regions and can create pressure on the spine and sciatic nerve, making that “pinch” that we often feel.
First and foremost, don’t ignore this pain.
Get to your doctor, especially your chiropractor, to have it checked and properly diagnosed. If caught early enough, there is usually a relatively easy solution to resolve it, hopefully avoiding invasive procedures. If left for too long, major problems can arise, including hip degeneration and the need for surgery!
Proper hip stretching and maintenance can help resolve the pain and will help to prevent problems in the future that could require invasive procedures, including surgeries. Opening up the hip joint can often alleviate most of the problem, taking stress away from the spine and pelvis and allow you that multi-dimensional movement that you need for fun… and for life! If you’re experiencing this type of pain, let’s fix this now, and get you back to your life and the activities that you love!
