Hip pain can be caused by muscle strain around the hip, injury to the hip joint or may be referred pain from the spine. Chronic hip pain may be due to wear and tear of the joint (osteoarthritis) or by progressive inflammation and stiffening of the joint (rheumatoid arthritis).

Leg pain may be caused by leg muscle strain or injury to the hip, knee or ankle joints. The knee is under constant use and suffers from muscle strains, ligament sprains and injury to the meniscus (cartilage pads). The knee is prone to wear and tear and problems with the knee cap due to muscular imbalances. However leg pain and knee pain may be caused by “referred pain” from the back, pelvis, hip and ankle.

Foot and ankle pain may result from a direct foot injury to the joints, ligaments or muscles. Foot pain is often caused by fallen arches (flat feet), which place the feet under abnormal strain. However foot and ankle pain can also be caused by injury to the sciatic nerve.

Chiropractic care can be effective in the treatment and management of hip, knee and ankle problems, as it aims to restore normal function to your joints and muscles as well as your nervous system using gentle specific adjustments to free stiff joints and remove spinal irritation.