Hip Pain Treatment Elsternwick

Hip pain can make walking, sitting, or even sleeping uncomfortable. Whether it comes on gradually or starts after an injury, the key is identifying the underlying cause and treating it effectively.

Acupuncture is a proven, non-surgical treatment for hip pain that helps reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and release tight muscles around the joint. This allows the hip to move more freely and comfortably.

Nathan takes an individual approach to each case, as hip pain can originate from a number of different structures. Treatment is always tailored to the source of the problem for the best long-term result.

 

What Causes Hip Pain?

Osteoarthritis of the Hip

Osteoarthritis is a common cause of hip pain, particularly with age or previous injury. It can lead to stiffness, reduced mobility, and pain in the groin or outer hip.

Acupuncture helps reduce inflammation, ease muscle tension, and improve joint movement—helping you stay active.

 

Hip Flexor (Iliopsoas) Tightness

The iliopsoas is a deep hip flexor that can become tight from prolonged sitting, sport, or overuse. This may cause pain in the front of the hip or groin and lower back, especially when lifting the leg or standing upright.

Treatment focuses on releasing deep muscle tension and restoring normal movement.

 

Outer Hip Pain

(Glute Minimus / Tensor Fascia Latae / IT Band / Trochanteric Bursitis)

Pain on the outside of the hip is very common and is often related to the glute minimus or tensor fascia latae muscles, and may involve the IT band. In some cases, irritation of the bursa over the greater trochanter (trochanteric bursitis) can also contribute to pain.

This type of pain is often worse when lying on the affected side, walking, or after activity.

Acupuncture helps reduce inflammation and release tight muscle structures around the hip, relieving pressure on the area and improving movement.

 

Piriformis Syndrome

The piriformis muscle sits deep in the buttock and can irritate the sciatic nerve when tight or inflamed. This may cause pain in the hip or buttock, sometimes referring down the leg.

Treatment focuses on releasing the piriformis and reducing pressure on the nerve.

 

Sacroiliac (SI Joint) Pain

The sacroiliac joint connects the spine to the pelvis and can be a source of lower back and hip pain. Dysfunction here can cause pain on one side, often aggravated by standing, walking, or changing position.

Acupuncture helps reduce inflammation and improve stability around the joint.

 

Pelvic Inflammatory Conditions

Some types of hip or pelvic pain can be linked to internal inflammation within the pelvic region. These conditions may present as deep, aching pain that doesn’t respond to typical muscle treatment.

A thorough assessment is important to determine whether acupuncture is appropriate or if referral is needed.

 

How Acupuncture Helps Hip Pain

• Reduces pain and inflammation

• Releases tight muscles around the hip

• Improves joint movement and flexibility

• Relieves nerve-related pain

• Targets the underlying cause

 

What To Expect

Your initial consultation includes a detailed assessment of your hip, movement patterns, and history to identify the exact source of your pain.

Treatment is targeted to the affected structures, with most people noticing improvement within the first few sessions.

 

Hip Pain Treatment Elsternwick & Bayside Melbourne

Nathan Burns provides acupuncture for hip pain in Elsternwick, servicing patients from Bentleigh, Brighton, Hampton, Moorabbin, and across Bayside Melbourne.

Hip pain is often linked to other conditions such as lower back pain or sciatica. You may benefit from treatment on the Back Pain and Sciatica pages if these are contributing factors.