Annually, surgeons carry out hundreds of thousands of total hip replacements, primarily to address osteoarthritis of the hip. This condition stems from the gradual wear and tear on the hip joint through daily activities, leading to pain and limited joint mobility, which often results in individuals seeking alternatives to surgery, including chiropractic care. The inquiry then arises: how can chiropractic treatment help manage hip osteoarthritis?
Chiropractors are trained in applying a variety of manual therapy techniques with different levels of force, tailored to the patient's condition, their preferences, and the chiropractor's clinical judgment. A particular study involving 60 patients with hip osteoarthritis utilized a method known as long-axis distraction mobilization (LADM) with varying forces. It was observed that high-force LADM was more effective in improving the hip joint's range of motion, though low- and medium-force applications also notably reduced pain.
Further research by the same team on another 60 patients with hip osteoarthritis demonstrated that low-force LADM was more effective in decreasing pain sensitivity not just in the hip, but also in the lower back and knees, whereas high-force LADM enhanced overall function. A comprehensive review in 2022 covering ten studies concluded that combining LADM with thrust manipulation and mobilization with movement (administered two to three times a week for two to six weeks) led to significant improvements in both pain and joint mobility.
In treating musculoskeletal pain, chiropractors typically employ a multimodal approach, incorporating various treatments to optimize pain relief and functional improvement. This approach may include manual therapies, targeted exercises, physiotherapy techniques, dietary advice, and more. Beyond focusing on the hip, chiropractic care also involves evaluating and treating movement issues in the lower back, knees, and ankles, as irregularities in these areas can increase stress on the hip and impede recovery.
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You may wonder, “Is There a Better Way to Address Actually Fixing the Cause of the Pain?”
Once you have experienced the frustration of simply covering over the pain temporarily, you may be more enlightened to the idea of fixing the problem and then keep it that way. Some around you say one description of such an approach is called wellness care.
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