Hip Pain
Serving Mount Hutton & surrounding Lake Macquarie suburbs. Evidence-based chiropractic care for back pain, neck pain, headaches, sciatica and more. No referral needed.
Hip and buttock pain can come from the hip joint itself, the surrounding muscles, or be referred from the lower back and pelvis. At our Mount Hutton clinic, Dr Elvin works out where your pain is really coming from and treats the source, not just the symptom.
Symptoms
How it can feel
Hip-related pain can feel like:
Our Approach
How we assess it
Dr Elvin examines your hip, pelvis and lower back, tests your movement and strength, and screens for anything that needs referral. Because hip pain is often connected to the back and pelvis, the assessment looks at the whole region.
How We Help
How we treat it
- Joint mobilisation and adjustment of the hip, pelvis and lower back where appropriate
- Soft-tissue therapy for tight or overloaded muscles around the hip
- Movement and loading advice for walking, stairs and activity
- Exercises to build strength and support the hip
Common Causes
What can contribute to it
Understanding what's behind your pain helps us treat the cause, not just the symptom. Common contributors include:
Your First Visit
What to expect
A thorough history
We take time to understand your symptoms, your goals and how the problem is affecting your daily life.
A physical examination
Dr Elvin assesses your movement, posture and joints to work out what's actually driving your pain.
Your diagnosis & plan
You'll get a clear explanation and a treatment plan built around you — no jargon and no lock-in packages.
Treatment on the day
In most cases treatment begins in your first session, with simple advice to support your recovery.
When to see a chiropractor
- Hip or buttock pain that isn't settling
- Stiffness or pain that limits walking, stairs or sleep
- Hip pain that seems connected to your back
- Recurring hip niggles with activity or sport
If you have severe or worsening symptoms, numbness, weakness, or loss of bladder or bowel control, seek urgent medical care.
Related conditions
Why Choose Us
Care you can trust, close to home
- Rated 5.0 on Google by our patients
- New patient special — $70 for your first visit
- Open weekends and no referral needed
- HICAPS on site for instant health-fund claims
- A wide range of funding options supported
- Gentle, low-force techniques available
Hip Pain — FAQ
Can a chiropractor help hip pain?
Often, yes — especially when the lower back, pelvis or surrounding muscles are contributing. Dr Elvin will assess the whole region and be honest about whether chiropractic care suits your situation or whether a referral is more appropriate.
Is my hip pain coming from my back?
It can be. Lower back and pelvic problems commonly refer pain into the hip and buttock. Part of the assessment is sorting out how much each area is involved so treatment targets the real source.
Do I need a scan?
Most hip pain can be assessed clinically. If imaging or a specialist opinion would change your management, Dr Elvin will refer you.
Book your appointment
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