Chiropractic Care for Hip Pain in Missoula, MT

Hip pain does not always start in the hip. It can come from the hip joint, the muscles and tendons around it, the pelvis or the low back. That is why we check all of them before we suggest a plan. At Krieg Chiropractic Center, Dr. Krieg and Dr. Dettmann use gentle spinal and extremity adjusting, exercise therapy and soft tissue work to help the hip move and feel better.

Hip pain we often see

• Pain on the outside of the hip, often worse when lying on that side
• Pain in the front of the hip or groin when walking, running or climbing stairs
• Stiffness getting in and out of the car or standing up after sitting
• Hip pain that comes with low back pain or pain down the leg
• Hip and pelvic discomfort during pregnancy (see our prenatal chiropractic care)

How we help

• A full check. We look at your low back, pelvis, hip, knee and foot, because a problem in one often shows up as pain in another.
• Gentle adjustments for the low back and pelvis, plus extremity adjusting for the hip when it is a good fit.
• Exercise therapy to build strength and control around the hip. Start with our lower back and hip exercises.
• Soft tissue work and massage therapy for tight muscles around the hip and buttock.

When to see a medical doctor first

Get medical care right away if you cannot put weight on the leg after a fall, if the hip is hot, red or swollen with a fever, or if severe pain came on suddenly without a clear reason.

What to expect at your first visit

Your first visit starts with a conversation about your history and goals, then an exam and any imaging we need before anything is recommended. We explain what we found and what we suggest, in plain words, before care starts.

New Patient Special: $24. It covers your consultation and exam, any necessary X-rays, your adjustment, and use of the Human Touch massage chair. By law this offer excludes Medicare and Medicaid recipients.

Request your appointment online or call (406) 541-8888. Same-day appointments are often available.

Who you will see

• Dr. Kevin Krieg graduated from Sherman College of Chiropractic and has cared for Missoula patients for more than twenty years. He has postgraduate training in gentle, low-force adjusting and injury rehabilitation, and he is a member of the Blair Chiropractic Society.
• Dr. Audrey Dettmann earned her chiropractic doctorate at University of Western States. She focuses on spinal and extremity adjusting, exercise therapy and soft tissue work, and she is a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) with training in the Webster Technique.
• Our licensed massage therapist offers massage therapy in the same office, which many patients add to their care.

Common questions

Can a chiropractor help hip pain?

Often, yes. Many hip problems are linked to how the low back, pelvis and hip move together. We check all three and build a plan around what we find. If your exam suggests a problem inside the joint that needs a medical doctor, we tell you.

Why does my hip hurt when I lie on my side?

Pain on the outside of the hip at night often comes from irritated tendons or the bursa over the hip bone. Posture, how you walk and muscle strength around the hip all play a part, and we check each of them.

Can low back problems cause hip pain?

Yes. Joints and nerves in the low back can send pain into the hip and buttock. That is one reason we examine your low back even when the pain feels like it is in the hip.

Do you adjust the hip itself?

When it is a good fit. Dr. Dettmann focuses on spinal and extremity adjusting, which includes joints like the hip, knee and ankle.

Related care and reading

• Knee and ankle pain
• Pinched nerve care
• Corrective and core exercises
• Massage therapy

Visit us in Missoula

Krieg Chiropractic Center, 1070 North Russell Street, Missoula, MT 59808. Phone (406) 541-8888.
Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Tuesday and Thursday 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM. We see patients from Missoula, Lolo, Frenchtown and nearby towns.

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