Misaligned or Uneven Hips can be treated with Chiropractic Care 

If you’ve experienced the pain that comes with misaligned or uneven hips, you'll probably have to search for every treatment available to help you fix that. But have you ever gone to a chiropractor? 

An uneven hip can be very painful, especially because it will probably pull other parts of your body out of alignment. If you experience pain that radiates aches from your low back up to your shoulders and down throughout your legs, you should go see if your hips are at the same level. 

A painful hip problem can affect your ability to move properly and do your regular activities. You’ll try to find ways to compensate for your pain levels.

But How Can a Chiropractor Help? 

They’ll be able to help you identify your uneven hips. They’ll probably ask you for exams like x-rays or even do a manual examination. 

When you book an appointment here at BCW, our specialists will encourage you to be as detailed as possible to determine the extent of your condition. 

Our doctors may recommend and perform the adjustments. But they can recommend other treatment options, such as: 

• Massage;
• Posture correction treatment;
• Weight loss;
• Lifestyle change;
• Other exercises and stretches.

What are the causes of misaligned hips? 

It’s important to understand what may cause the misaligned hips: 

• Leg Length Discrepancy

The most common cause of misalignment, that includes a lateral pelvic tilt, resulting in tight muscles on one side of the body. This can happen to anyone. 

• Scoliosis

Very common amongst children and adolescents, the curve of the spine can lead to uneven hips and/or shoulders. 

• Difference in Leg Length

Having one leg bigger than the other may affect the hips, spine and shoulders. It can be caused naturally at birth or by accidents and injuries by the time you are growing up. 

Symptoms of Misaligned or Uneven Hips

As we’ve said above, having a hip misalignment can be very painful. There are a few signs and symptoms that you’ll probably experience, such as: 

• Hip pain;
• Foot, leg or ankle pain;
• Upper and lower back pain;
• Sciatica;
• Uneven shoulders;
• The feeling that one leg is longer than the other.

But you can do a home test to help you understand and determine if your hips are misaligned or not. This is NOT a replacement for medical care, but it’ll give you an idea whether your hips are aligned or not - ALWAYS seek medical attention. 

• Stand in front of a mirror barefoot;
• Grab a string and hold one end in each hand;
• Place the heels of your hand on your hip bones;
• Check in the mirror to see if they’re tilted. If it is, your hips are probably misaligned.

Don’t wait any longer, come to BCW and get yourself the right treatment! Book an appointment online right now.