Hip Pain Treatment in Melbourne

Types of hip pain we treat

“Hip pain” covers a wide range of conditions, and knowing which one you’re dealing with changes the care plan. We regularly help patients in Melbourne and across Brevard County with:

• Hip bursitis (trochanteric bursitis) — inflammation of the fluid-filled sac over the greater trochanter, causing aching pain on the outer hip or thigh that’s worst lying on that side or after stairs. See our bursitis page.
• Hip tendinopathy — irritation of the tendons around the hip from repetitive loading; one of the conditions our chiropractors treat with Shockwave Therapy.
• Hip impingement (FAI) — extra bone growth at the ball or socket that pinches the labrum with deep flexion; common in active adults.
• Referred pain from the spine — a lumbar disc, facet joint, or sacroiliac problem can send pain directly into the hip or groin. Treating the hip alone won’t fix it (see Low Back Pain and Sciatica).
• Labral irritation — the cartilage ring lining the socket can become irritated from twisting, repetitive loading, or an underlying alignment problem; it often presents as a deep clicking or catching sensation.
• Hip osteoarthritis — gradual cartilage wear that causes morning stiffness and aching with activity; see our arthritis page.
• Muscle-imbalance pain — tight hip flexors and weak glutes alter how the joint loads with every step, leading to chronic irritation.

Your exam tells us which pattern is driving your pain so your plan is built around your hip — not a generic protocol.

What to expect at your first visit

Your first visit is focused on understanding your hip before any treatment. We’ll:

1. Listen to your story — when the pain started, what makes it worse or better, how it affects your daily movement and activity.
2. Examine thoroughly — orthopedic tests, gait observation, and movement screening of the hip, pelvis, and low back as a unit. We refer for imaging only when it will change your care.
3. Explain what we found — in plain English, with a written report of findings and honest recommendations.
4. Begin care when you’re ready — once you understand the plan, we schedule your treatment visits.

You’re never signed up for open-ended treatment — just a specific plan you understand.

Drug-free hip pain relief — without injections or surgery

Cortisone injections can quiet hip pain for a few weeks, but they don’t correct the alignment or muscle imbalance that’s driving it. Surgery is often avoidable for the most common hip conditions. Chiropractic care works differently — we aim to ease the pain and address the mechanics causing it, without drugs. For hip tendon problems and hip bursitis, Shockwave Therapy is another non-invasive option our chiropractors use. If your exam ever shows that imaging, a specialist, or a surgical consult is the right next step, we’ll tell you directly and help coordinate that care. Individual results may vary.

When to see a chiropractor in Melbourne

Hip pain deserves attention sooner rather than later. Waiting allows compensatory patterns to develop in your gait and posture that can drag the knee, low back, and opposite hip into the problem. Consider requesting an exam if you notice:

• Pain in the hip, groin, or outer thigh that lingers more than a few days
• Stiffness that makes it hard to get dressed, get in and out of a car, or climb stairs
• Limping or unconsciously shifting your weight to the other side
• Hip discomfort that gets worse after sitting for long periods
• Pain that seems connected to your low back — or that radiates down the leg (see Low Back Pain)

We do refer when it’s appropriate: if your exam or imaging points to a hip replacement candidate, severe arthritis, or a fracture, we’ll tell you clearly and coordinate with the right specialist.

Hip pain care at CARE Natural Wellness Center

At CARE Natural Wellness Center, serving Melbourne and the rest of Brevard County, we look past the symptom to find the cause. Dr. Rachael Callaway uses a thorough orthopedic and movement assessment to map the hip-pelvis-low back relationship, then builds a plan that uses chiropractic adjustment — including the gentle instrument option of the Activator Method — to restore joint motion, along with soft-tissue techniques, massage therapy, and Shockwave Therapy where it fits.

Hip pain and low back pain are closely linked — if you’re dealing with both, our approach addresses them together rather than in isolation. Ready to find out what’s really going on? Our New Patient Special makes it easy to get started, and you can request an appointment online — our office will contact you to confirm a time.