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Hip Pain

Your local chiropractor treats all types of hip pain, serving Sydney's Lower North Shore.

Hip pain is one of the most prevalent joint pain conditions, occurring most frequently in those under 15 or over 50 years of age. Many people experience daily hip pain that significantly impacts work, family life and recreational pursuits.

The hip joint supports the entire upper body and provides stability, strength and movement. These multiple demands placed on the joint can result in a number of different causes of pain.

Reviewed by James Zheng, Chiropractor (B.ChiroSc, M.Chiro) · Last reviewed July 2026

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Chatswood chiropractic treatment for hip pain and stiffness

Understanding the hip joint

The hip is a ball-and-socket joint where the femur connects with the acetabulum. The rounded head of the femur nestles into the socket and sits within a fluid-filled sac called a bursa. Connective tissue provides support while synovial fluid offers lubrication, and ligaments and muscles attach the joint to the pelvic bones, including the sacrum.

What causes hip pain?

There are many different issues in the joint itself, or in the surrounding pelvic bones, muscles and ligaments, that can cause hip pain. Pain-relieving medications just mask the issue and may provide temporary relief, but they do not re-align the body the way chiropractic care can.

Common adult causes include hip bursitis, lower back problems, osteoarthritis and inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis is quite common — 1 in 11 Australians have been diagnosed, and osteoarthritis of the hip is one of the most common types.

Can a chiropractor help, even if my hip pain is caused by osteoarthritis?

The answer is a resounding yes. The chiropractic philosophy is that many painful conditions, hip pain included, are the result of misalignment in the body — specifically in the spine. James Zheng (Chiropractor) uses a range of techniques to help bring the spine back into correct alignment, which can relieve your pain and restore overall function, mobility and well-being.

Hip Pain — your questions answered.

The Body Therapy Chiropractic team at the Chatswood clinic
Is my hip pain coming from my hip or my lower back?

It can be either, and sometimes both. Lower back problems frequently refer pain into the hip and buttock, while true hip-joint issues tend to be felt in the groin. Part of your assessment is working out exactly where the pain is coming from so we treat the right area.

Can chiropractic care help hip osteoarthritis?

Yes. While we can't reverse arthritis, restoring better alignment and movement to the spine and surrounding joints can reduce the load on an arthritic hip, ease pain and help you stay mobile.

Will treatment hurt?

Our techniques are tailored to your comfort and the cause of your pain. Most patients find treatment gentle, and we'll always explain what we're doing and check in with you as we go.

Do I need a referral to see a chiropractor?

No referral is needed. You can book directly with us as a new patient. If you have a care plan or referral from your GP, bring it along and we'll work in with it.

What happens during my first visit?

Your initial consultation includes a thorough history, a physical assessment and, where appropriate, your first treatment. We'll explain what we find and agree on a plan together before any care begins.

Do you offer health fund rebates and HICAPS?

Yes. We accept all major health funds and have HICAPS on site, so eligible patients can claim their rebate on the spot and only pay the gap.

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+61 493 128 000

Level 2, Suite 204, 6 Help Street, Chatswood NSW 2067

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