Looking for hip pain treatment in Plymouth? Ocean City Chiropractic is a GCC-registered clinic in the heart of Plymouth city centre. We help people with hip pain, stiffness, outer-hip pain (GTPS), arthritis-related hip trouble and hip pain that's actually coming from the lower back by finding and correcting the root cause, not just easing the symptoms.
Hips and lower backs are close neighbours so close that they routinely get blamed for each other's problems. Genuine hip pain, referred back pain and sciatica can all feel remarkably similar, which is why hip trouble so often gets treated in the wrong place.
The most common causes we see:
Your first visit is a full consultation and examination, history, posture and gait assessment, movement testing of the hip, pelvis and lower back, plus orthopaedic and neurological checks. The single most important question we answer: is this actually your hip, your back, or both? Get that wrong and no amount of treatment works. We explain what we found in plain English and if you need a scan, a GP or a different specialist, we'll say so.
Restoring proper movement to the hip, pelvis and lower back
Strengthening the glutes and hip stabilisers so the joint is properly supported
For stubborn tendon problems like GTPS
Correcting how your feet load your hips with every step
The daily habits that keep hips happy
Think of your hips like the wheels on your car: if the tracking is out, the tyres wear unevenly. We don't just change the tyre, we fix the tracking.
It depends on the cause. A restricted joint often improves quickly; tendon problems like GTPS and arthritis-related pain need a steadier course of care and consistent home work. You'll get an honest, personalised plan with exact costs at your report of findings. No pressure, no contracts, no tie-ins, no small print.
For most hip pain you can book directly with a chiropractor, no GP referral needed. Ocean City Chiropractic in Plymouth city centre examines the hip, pelvis AND lower back together, because hip pain so often starts somewhere else. If your hip pain follows a fall and you can't put weight on the leg, go to A&E first.
You usually can't tell for certain yourself, the two overlap heavily. Rough guide: true hip joint pain is often felt in the groin and can make putting socks on difficult; outer-hip pain that's worse lying on that side is often GTPS; pain running down the leg with tingling suggests the back and nerves. Your first examination settles it properly.
We can't reverse arthritis, no one can, and we'll never pretend otherwise. What we can often do is improve how the joint and everything around it moves and shares load, which for many people means less pain and better function. If your arthritis needs a surgical opinion, we'll refer you.
Greater trochanteric pain syndrome, irritation of the tendons and tissue on the bony outside point of your hip. Classic signs: pain lying on that side in bed, and pain on stairs or after walking. It responds well to targeted rehab and, in stubborn cases, shockwave therapy.
It depends on the cause, a restricted joint needs less care than a long-standing tendon problem. Honest estimate at your report of findings, progress reviewed regularly.
Your initial consultation and examination is £[CONFIRM]. Clear personalised plan with exact costs before anything starts. See our pricing page.
Unsure if it's your hip or your back? Book a free phone consultation, describe what you're feeling and we'll give you an honest answer.
