Hip Pain

If you’ve ever experienced hip pain, you know just how uncomfortable and disruptive it can be. If you reside in or around San Juan Capistrano or Santa Monica, California, Dr. Shangyou Zhong can deliver safe and effective treatment through his practice at Sunyo Acupuncture Center. Call the office to schedule an appointment, or request one online today. 

What might be causing my hip pain?

Virtually everyone will experience occasional hip pain at one point or another. Simple matters, such as an extended walk or trying a new form of exercise, can put strain on your hips and lead to discomfort. Standing on your feet for extended periods can also cause pain in one or both hips. 

Additional causes of hip pain include:

• Arthriti
• Osteoarthritis
• Bursitis
• Sports injuries
• Traumatic injuries
• Broken bones
• Joint impingement
• Dislocation

Your hips play a vital role in keeping you mobile throughout each day. Hip pain can prevent you from completing your daily routines and staying active. 

Is acupuncture a good approach for treating hip pain?

Acupuncture is a traditional healing practice that uses multiple treatment needles to stimulate changes within your body. Traditional Chinese medicine holds that there is an energy or lifeforce that flows within the human body, called qi. This energy flows through specific channels known as meridians. 

If your qi becomes blocked, you can experience pain and other problems in various areas. Acupuncture is a way to release this blocked energy and enhance its flow. The treatment needles are placed in exact areas along the appropriate meridians. 

A modern view of acupuncture focuses on the ability of treatment needles to stimulate the nervous system. This can alter the perception of pain and ease issues like inflammation and muscle tension. Regardless of which perspective you align with, many thousands of people have found lasting pain relief through acupuncture. 

When should I consider coming in for hip pain?

Hip pain can significantly disrupt your daily routines. You might find yourself avoiding physical exertion to keep your pain at a manageable level. 

But a sedentary lifestyle is known to increase your risk of many types of chronic disease. Movement is vital to health and wellness, which is why it is so important to seek help with hip pain right away. Even if you choose to address your pain through conventional medical techniques, acupuncture can be a wonderful adjunct treatment approach. 

Learn more when you sit down with Dr. Zhong for a consultation. Call Sunyo Acupuncture Center or request an appointment online today.