Our Multidisciplinary Approach to Managing Hip Pain

At MSK Centre, we blend techniques from physiotherapy, chiropractic care, massage therapy, and kinesiology to help you find effective relief from hip pain. 

What We Focus On During Treatment

Pain Relief

• We can provide drug-free pain relief using massage therapy, chiropractic adjustments, and advanced modalities, such as shockwave therapy, dry needling, and acupuncture.  These techniques can help improve blood flow, free up tension or restriction in movement, and reduce pain in the affected areas.

Mobility Work

• We’ll use hands-on techniques and targeted stretches to help you improve movement and range of motion in the hip joint.

Strengthening Exercises

• We’ll guide you through exercises to strengthen the muscles around the hip joint, providing support and stability for a successful recovery.

Functional Training

• We’ll work closely with you to improve your posture and walking patterns to address any underlying factors contributing to your pain.

Exploring Personalized Hip Pain Relief

To help you understand our process, let’s take a look at the story of a retired teacher who sought help at our clinic due to persistent hip pain that had gradually worsened over the past year. The pain was most noticeable when she stood up from a seated position, during walks with her dog, and at night while trying to sleep. She had tried over-the-counter pain medication, heat therapy, and rest but found minimal relief.

During her evaluation, we observed a limited range of motion in her hip and noted weakness in the surrounding muscles. After a comprehensive assessment, she was diagnosed with hip osteoarthritis.

Osteoarthritis has no cure, but you can successfully manage your symptoms. We created a tailored treatment plan for our patient focused on pain management, improving hip mobility, and strengthening the supporting muscles. For example:

• Dry needling helped reduce pain and improve overall function.
• Massage therapy helped with stiffness.
• Therapeutic exercises increased her range of motion and overall hip function.
• Personalized tips on proper body mechanics and strategies for managing daily activities helped her thrive outside of the clinic.

After attending every physical therapy session and following exercise instructions in between, she experienced significant improvement in her hip pain and mobility. She resumed her daily walks with her dog, enjoyed gardening without discomfort, and slept soundly through the night.

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