Your hips provide your body with mobility. Unfortunately, common movements like walking, sitting, and even laying down can become incredibly painful if the hips are injured, so you should talk with a chiropractor about hip care. Here’s some information about hip care to prevent these issues from arising. 

How To Care For Your Hips

What Are Some Problems Weak Hips Can Cause?

Hip problems like dysplasia, osteoarthritis, and fractures can lead to a long list of painful issues, including swelling, pain, and even the wearing of the hip joint. Weakness in the hip flexors can also contribute to hip discomfort since these muscles aren’t supporting the natural alignment of the hip bone. 

How Can You Keep Your Hips Healthy?

One of the best ways to keep your hips healthy is to maintain an active lifestyle. Move as much as you can every day to keep your muscles strong and your joints flexible. Place a pillow between your knees if you are a side sleeper to take the pressure off of your hip joints, and try yoga to improve your balance and prevent injuries. 

Meet with a chiropractor to have your hips and back adjusted, paving the way for comfortable mobility. Chiropractors can also prescribe certain diets or exercises to help to strengthen the hips. For instance, diets rich in protein and low in fat can help to build muscle and improve the health of your musculoskeletal system. 

Whether you’re new to hip pain or you have struggled with ongoing problems for quite some time, the team at West Chiropractic Clinic in Soldotna, AK, can help. These board-certified chiropractors can answer your questions and provide you with the targeted therapy you need. From massage therapy and reflexology to lower back pain and spinal adjustments, they’ll help you to feel better and improve your health. Find out more about their commitment to wellness by visiting their website or giving their office a call at (907) 262-9171.