Hip Clicking

Do you keep hearing an audible click when you bend forward, walk, or take the stairs? If so, you may have hip clicking. It can be frustrating if you sense clicking in your hip, and you need to rely on an expert who can help you. We are Estner Injury Centers, and it would be our pleasure to take a look at your hip. We can identify why your hip is clicking, and we can develop a treatment plan to help you address the issue. Learn more about this issue below, and give us a call today to schedule an appointment with our team.

Common Causes of Hip Clicking

There are several reasons why you might notice a clicking sound in your hip. Some of the most common causes include:

• There could be a slight subluxation happening in your hip. What this means is that the bones in your hip might be shifting out of place.
• There is also a chance that the back edge of the IT band has gotten too thick, causing it to slide over the head of the femur. This could cause a clicking noise.
• You might also have some loose tissues on the inside of your hip, causing a clicking noise.

It would be our pleasure to help you identify the exact reason why your hip is clicking. 

Signs and Symptoms You Might Notice

The signs and symptoms of hip clicking can vary depending on the severity of the condition. Some of the most common symptoms you might notice include:

• When you bend forward and extend the hip, you might notice an audible snapping noise.
• You might notice that the pain and discomfort in your hip get worse with activity.
• You may have a difficult time completing normal activities on your to-do list. You might have a difficult time walking up and down the stairs or going to the mailbox.
• You might notice a reduction in your range of motion. 
• If you notice any of these issues, it is important to reach out to a chiropractor as quickly as possible. 

Assessing Your Treatment Options

If you visit a chiropractor from our team, the first thing we will do is take a look at the alignment. We will take a comprehensive history, do a physical exam, and make sure the joints, ligaments, and tendons in your hip are properly aligned.

Then, we may try to treat hip clicking using a fascial release. We can try to release any fascia that might be tight, alleviating your symptoms. We may also use a technique called friction massage to alleviate tension in the area, which could help you increase your range of motion. We always customize our treatment plans to meet the needs of our patients, so contact us to learn more about how we can help you with this issue

Trust a Rhode Island Chiropractor from Estner Injury Centers To Help You 

At Estner Injury Centers, we understand that it can be frustrating if your hip keeps clicking, and we can work with you to identify the root cause before developing a comprehensive treatment plan. We are proud to serve the local Rhode Island area, and it would be our pleasure to assist you. Give us a call today to schedule an appointment with our team!