Life’s too short to let hip pain hold you back

two hip pain CASE STUDIES

Susan’s Case Study on Arthritic Hip Pain

Susan, 64, works in healthcare herself. She presented to one of our chiropractors with chronic hip pain and stiffness that had been ongoing for over a decade. She had tried various treatments including physiotherapy, painkillers and an occasional massage but nothing had worked. Susan was fed up of her hip pain but had decided to […]

35 Year Old John’s Football Injury: A Hip Pain Case Study

John’s a 35-year-old electrician. He’d been suffering with hip pain around the side of his buttock. It was an ache which was worse with exercise and could refer an ache into his leg. John played a lot of football and he thought he’d pulled something in a game. John had been here before for a […]

Chris’s Case Study on Headaches

Chris, 26-year-old fitness instructor. He’d been suffering from headaches when doing his boxing training. The pain was a sharp stabbing pain across the forehead, this occurred while hitting the punch bags and would last for a few hours after training. Chris had been here before for lower back pain which had settled with chiropractic care. […]

Chiropractic, Sports Massage and Acupuncture for Hip Pain in Eastbourne

Dealing with hip pain can be a frustrating experience – anyone who has suffered with it knows how debilitating it can be. Thankfully, there are plenty of effective treatments that can help you get your quality of life back.

If you want to see a chiropractor in Eastbourne for your hip pain then most people report improvement within a few visits. However, at Lushington Chiropractic we also offer sports massage and acupuncture for hip pain problems.

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Sports Massage for Hip Pain in Eastbourne

There are various types of massage techniques which help by relaxing tight muscles, easing painful knots (trigger points) in the muscles, increasing circulation and flexibility.

Massage therapy can help reduce pain and improve overall flexibility and mobility. Massage can also help reduce the effects of stress and improve relaxation, which can also help you cope with your hip pain.

If you’re looking for a highly professional and effective massage in Eastbourne then try Lushington Chiropractic. Our highly qualified and experienced team of massage therapists offer everything from sports massage and deep tissue, to relaxing techniques and holistic techniques like hot stones massage.

You don’t need to be a chiropractic patient to come for massage.

Your massage therapist will create a bespoke treatment plan to suit your needs and get you back to your best more quickly.

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Acupuncture for Hip Pain in Eastbourne

Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment that can help your hip pain.

By using needles to stimulate specific points on the body, acupuncture can help release tension and increase blood flow. This can help relieve hip pain problems by easing tension in the surrounding muscles.

With regular sessions, you may feel a significant improvement in your pain, allowing you to get back to the things you love.

It’s understandable to be nervous if you’ve not tried acupuncture before. The needles are so tiny you may not even feel them go in.

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Combining Chiropractic or Massage with Acupuncture in Eastbourne

Most of our chiropractors and massage team are also qualified in acupuncture. They can combine their chiropractic and massage treatments with acupuncture if you’d like.

Do you want to have acupuncture combined within your massage or with your chiropractic treatment? Then just ask when you book and tell your practitioner when you see them.

You can also just have acupuncture if that’s what you prefer.

If you’ve got any questions or would like to find out anything in advance, don’t hesitate to call 01323 722499.

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Chiropractic in Eastbourne – More than Just Hip Pain

If you’re tired of living with pain, book an appointment with one of our highly qualified chiropractors or massage therapists in Eastbourne. We’ll help get you back on the road to a pain-free life.

CONSULTATION

Complimentary Chat to Discuss Your Hip Pain with a Chiropractor in Eastbourne

At Lushington Chiropractic we offer a complimentary chat service, where a chiropractor or massage therapist will happily talk over any concerns you’ve got in advance.

If you’re worried about anything in particular, rest assured our team will be more than happy to help. We’re used to helping nervous patients and will be happy to adjust our approach or techniques to suit your needs.

Do You Have Acute or Chronic Hip Pain?

Acute hip pain is pain that has been present for less than around 6 weeks. Chronic hip pain is pain that has continued beyond the initial 6 week period. Chronic hip pain may be present for many weeks, months, or even years.

However, the good news is that there are several ways to help alleviate your pain and get you feeling your best again.

Self-Help Tips for Hip Pain

Hip pain affects millions of people worldwide and can be caused by a variety of factors such as poor posture, strain, injury, or underlying medical conditions. Suffering from hip pain can be debilitating. Chronic (long-term) hip pain can affect many aspects of life from participation in hobbies, to simply walking and moving around and getting a good night’s sleep.

Thankfully, there are plenty of ways that we can help ourselves avoid or minimise pain. The following are some of the main ways in which we can help ourselves to manage our own pain:

Exercise for Hip Pain

Are you experiencing discomfort or pain in your hips? It’s important not to ignore the issue and instead, take proactive steps to alleviate the pain. One effective solution is exercise.
Engaging in physical activity can help to strengthen the muscles surrounding the hip joint, increasing their flexibility, and reducing the pressure on the joint itself.

Don’t worry if you’re not a fitness fanatic – there are gentle, low-impact exercises that can provide relief, such as swimming and yoga. By incorporating these exercises into your routine, you can manage hip pain and prevent future issues from arising.

So don’t suffer in silence – start moving and get back to living your best, pain-free life.

Regular exercise and stretching can help strengthen the muscles around your joints and improve flexibility. Additionally, regular exercise helps maintain your healthy weight and the endorphins keep us happy which reduces the risk of joint pain. With consistent exercise and proper guidance, joint pain can be relieved or reduced, leading to a more optimistic outlook on life.

Good Posture

By maintaining proper posture, whether sitting or standing, we can reduce the pressure on hip joints, relieve tension in surrounding muscles, and potentially prevent further damage.

It’s important to note that good posture isn’t just a habit, it’s a lifestyle change. With some practice and patience, you can take control of your pain and improve your overall quality of life. So don’t sit with your legs tucked underneath you, or curled up on the sofa. Don’t stand resting on one leg and avoid crossing your legs for long periods when sitting.

Ergonomic Furniture

If you suffer from hip pain, you know how difficult it can be to stay comfortable during the workday. That’s where ergonomic furniture comes in.

Make sure your chair is supportive and you sit back in it properly to support your low back. Not only will you feel less pain, but you’ll also be able to focus on your work without constant distractions.

Investing in a comfortable chair with the right support will help reduce the pressure on your hips. Look for chairs with adjustable height, backrest, and armrests to ensure your body is in the correct position while working. Additionally, a standing desk can provide relief and encourage movement throughout the day.

Getting Enough Rest

If you’re one of the many people who suffer from hip pain, you know how frustrating it can be to try to get a good night’s sleep. Unfortunately, not getting enough rest can actually make your pain worse. That’s why it’s so important to make sure you’re giving your body the potential to heal as much as possible while you sleep.

There are a few things you can do to help support more restful sleep when you’re dealing with hip pain. First, try using a firm mattress that provides plenty of support to your hips and spine. You might also find it helpful to try using a pillow between your knees while you sleep to reduce pressure on your hips. Lastly, and most importantly, make sure you’re getting enough rest each night.

Restful sleep is essential for your body to heal and recover, so do whatever you can to make sure you’re getting the sleep you need to feel your best.

Here are some links to blogs we’ve written on restful sleep:

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Best Sleeping Position

A question I often ask my guests (patients), who come to see me at the chiropractic clinic in Eastbourne, is “what position do you sleep in?”. Similarly, a question I often get asked in return is “what is the best sleeping position for my back and neck?”

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Improving Your Sleep

Here at Lushington Chiropractic I often get asked by my guests how they can increase the speed of their recovery, feel more energetic and be healthier. Well there’s no magic answer to that, but one of the things that I recommend helps is to make sure you’re getting good quality sleep.

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Tips for a Good Night’s Sleep

Sleep is an essential process that we all should be doing plenty of each night. This time is crucial for growing, healing and repair. An average amount of sleep of six hours or less has been shown to increase our risk of developing illness.

Healthy Diet

If you suffer from hip pain, you know how debilitating it can be.
Whether it’s from arthritis, injury, or overuse, the pain can interfere with daily activities and reduce your quality of life. While medication and physical therapy can help manage the pain, one often overlooked solution is a healthy diet.

By including foods that reduce inflammation and support joint health, you could see a significant reduction in hip pain. Foods like fatty fish, leafy greens and nuts contain omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants that can decrease inflammation in the body.

Additionally, fruits and vegetables provide important nutrients for joint health, such as vitamin C and beta-carotene. By making small changes to your diet, you can take control of your hip pain and improve your overall health.

Here are some links to blogs we’ve written on nutrition:

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Benefits of Salmon

I love Salmon, and given how good it is for you, so should you. Not only does it taste great but it can also provide some great health benefits.

So how much do you know about salmon? Most of us know its a fish with a pinky/orange type colour, but what beyond this? Below I have given some of the reasons I love salmon.

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Breakfast Nutrition

If this is the case then surely we should make it the most nutritious and beneficial?

Breakfast nutrition has been argued about for years. Due to our busy lives we are now spending less time making nutritious meals. Instead, we choose to opt for convenience foods that don’t fuel us properly, and can even cause drops in energy or mood through the course of the day.

Managing Stress and Mental Health

Suffering from joint pain can be a debilitating experience that affects every aspect of your daily life. There’s a well-known link between chronic (long-term) pain, mental health and depression. So, as well as the various treatments for your joint pain, it’s also worth doing what you can to manage your mental health as well.

Stress and mental health can cause muscle tension and inflammation, which exacerbates joint pain. When we’re depressed and fed up, our pain threshold lowers and we feel more sensitive to the aches and pains we are experiencing.

By managing stress through techniques like breathing exercises, meditation, or yoga you can help yourself feel better. Managing your stress and mental health, sleep routines, having a healthier diet and exercising will help you feel better in lots of ways. So don’t ignore the power of stress management when seeking relief from joint pain, take control of your stress levels and improve your quality of life.

Here is a blog we’ve written about stress:

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Self Help Tips for Stress and Relaxation

The team at Lushington Chiropractic in Eastbourne share their tips on how to reduce and manage stress.

The spine and posture are important factors in the ability of the body to cope with stress. In fact, a healthy spine and nervous system can help to manage stress more effectively.

Common Misconceptions about Hip Pain

Here are five common misconceptions about hip pain:

Hip Pain is Just for Old People

While hip pain is more common in older adults, it can affect people of all ages.
Different types of hip pain are more likely to affect different demographics. Eastbourne has a larger older population and we see plenty of patients with hip osteoarthritis. We’re delighted to help them alongside other core treatments for osteoarthritis. Although it’s rare we see children with hip pain we do see younger people with hip pain, which is being caused by muscular aches or referral from their back.

Women of all ages, but especially during pregnancy can suffer with pelvic joint pain. This can refer around the hip and they may see us for what they initially think is a hip pain or sciatica.

Rest is the Best Treatment for Hip Pain:

Bed rest is rarely helpful and often makes the problem worse. In some cases, we advise active rest, where we limit certain activities. Because such different problems can cause hip pain the self-help advice will vary depending on that that person needs.

Staying active and doing your home exercises are often useful to speed recovery from muscle and joint problems – not bedrest!

Hip Pain Always Requires Surgery

Surgery is rarely needed for most types of hip pain. Even with osteoarthritis surgery is the last resort. However, if needed there are a range of surgical options depending on what’s causing your hip pain.

My Hip Pain Means I Need a Hip Replacement

Many types of hip pain can be treated with non-surgical methods. However, hip replacement can be a very effective operation for advanced osteoarthritic hip pain. The results are often excellent for those people who need it.

Hip Pain Will Go Away on Its Own

There are plenty of types of muscle and joint pain, which are self-limiting (that means they get better on their own). That’s why our chiropractors always start with an initial consultation. It’s best to know up front what’s causing your hip pain before deciding on the best treatment and self-help options.

Anatomy of the Hip

The hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint that connects the pelvis to the thigh bone (femur) and allows for a wide range of motion in the leg. The anatomy of the hip can be divided into the following structures:

Bones

The hip joint is made up of two main bones – the pelvis and the femur. The femur has a rounded head that fits into the socket of the pelvis, forming the ball-and-socket joint.

Cartilage

The surfaces of the bones that make up the hip joint are covered with a smooth layer of cartilage, which helps to cushion the joint and reduce friction during movement.

Ligaments

The hip joint is held in place by a network of ligaments, which connect the bones and provide stability to the joint. The main ligaments of the hip include the iliofemoral ligament, the pubofemoral ligament, and the ischiofemoral ligament.

Muscles

Several muscles surround the hip joint and are responsible for moving the leg. These include the gluteus maximus, the hip flexors (iliopsoas), the adductors (inner thigh muscles), and the abductors (outer hip muscles).

Bursae

Small fluid-filled sacs called bursae are located near the hip joint and help to reduce friction between tissues during movement.

Nerves

Several important nerves run through the hip region, including the femoral nerve, the sciatic nerve, and the obturator nerve. These nerves are responsible for providing sensation and controlling movement in the leg.