Hip Pain Treatment in Fair Lawn, NJ
Your hips are central to nearly everything you do — standing, walking, climbing stairs, exercising, and even sitting comfortably. When hip pain develops, it can affect every aspect of your daily life. At Back2Health in Fair Lawn, NJ , we specialize in identifying the cause of your hip pain and correcting it so you can move freely and feel like yourself again. Call (201) 820-3343 to schedule your evaluation today.
What Causes Hip Pain?
Hip pain can stem from a wide range of conditions affecting the joint itself, the surrounding muscles and tendons, the lumbar spine, or the sacroiliac joint. The most common causes we treat at Back2Health include osteoarthritis of the hip joint from cartilage degeneration, bursitis causing inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs surrounding the hip, muscle strains and tendon injuries in the hip flexors, glutes, and IT band, labral tears in the cartilage lining the hip socket, sacroiliac joint dysfunction referring pain into the hip and buttock, and sciatica originating in the lumbar spine that produces symptoms felt in the hip region. Accurately distinguishing between these sources is essential to delivering the right treatment.
How We Treat Hip Pain
At Back2Health in Fair Lawn, NJ , our hip pain treatment takes a whole-body approach — because the hip does not function in isolation. Dysfunction in the lumbar spine, pelvis, knee, or foot can all contribute to abnormal hip mechanics and pain. Your personalized treatment plan may include chiropractic adjustments of the hip, pelvis, and lumbar spine to restore proper alignment, physical therapy focused on strengthening the glutes, hip stabilizers, and core, therapeutic massage to release tight hip flexors and piriformis muscles, cold laser therapy to reduce bursitis-related inflammation, stretching and mobility work to restore full hip range of motion, and gait analysis and correction to address movement patterns that overload the hip joint. Research shows that 60% of chiropractic patients with hip conditions improved enough to avoid surgery — and our goal at Back2Health is to achieve that outcome for every patient we treat.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hip Pain Treatment
Can chiropractic care treat hip pain?
Yes. Chiropractic care at Back2Health is highly effective for hip pain caused by joint misalignment, sacroiliac dysfunction, muscle imbalances, and referred pain from the lumbar spine. Our chiropractors adjust the hip, pelvis, and lower back as a coordinated system, often producing rapid and lasting improvement in hip pain symptoms.
What is the most common cause of hip pain?
The most common cause of hip pain in adults is osteoarthritis — the gradual breakdown of cartilage in the hip joint. Other frequent causes include bursitis, muscle strains, tendon injuries, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, and referred pain from the lumbar spine or sciatic nerve. At Back2Health, we conduct a thorough evaluation to identify your specific cause before designing a treatment plan.
Can hip pain cause knee or back pain?
Yes. The hip, pelvis, lumbar spine, and knee are all interconnected in the kinetic chain. Hip dysfunction — whether from weakness, stiffness, or misalignment — can alter gait patterns and load distribution, leading to compensatory pain in the lower back and knees. At Back2Health, we address all contributing links in the chain rather than treating the hip in isolation.
Will I need hip replacement surgery?
Not necessarily. Many patients with significant hip pain — including those with osteoarthritis — find that conservative chiropractic and physical therapy care at Back2Health provides adequate pain relief and functional improvement to avoid or significantly delay surgical intervention. Research supports that chiropractic care helped 60% of hip patients avoid surgery. Our goal is always to exhaust conservative options first.
How long does hip pain treatment take?
Recovery timelines depend on the cause and severity of your hip pain. Muscle strains and bursitis often improve within 4 to 8 weeks of treatment. Osteoarthritis and more complex hip conditions typically benefit from ongoing care focused on managing symptoms, maintaining mobility, and preventing progression. Your care team at Back2Health will provide a realistic timeline at your initial evaluation.
Can tight hip flexors cause hip pain?
Yes. Chronically tight hip flexors — common in people who sit for extended periods — contribute significantly to hip pain, lower back strain, and altered pelvic alignment. At Back2Health, we regularly treat hip flexor-related pain through targeted stretching, soft-tissue therapy, and strengthening exercises that address the underlying muscular imbalances.
Does Back2Health treat hip pain from sports injuries?
Yes. Back2Health has extensive experience treating sports-related hip injuries including labral tears, hip flexor strains, IT band syndrome, hip impingement, and bursitis. Our sports medicine approach combines chiropractic care, physical therapy, and soft-tissue work to help athletes recover quickly and return safely to their sport or activity level.