Hip Pain Chiropractor Townsville

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What Is Hip Pain?

Hip pain is discomfort felt in or around the hip joint, groin, outer thigh or buttock that can make walking, climbing stairs or getting out of a chair uncomfortable, and Mark O'Brien Chiropractic sees this regularly among active adults and older patients across Townsville. If you are wondering why your hip aches even though you cannot recall injuring it, the cause is often a combination of joint restriction, muscle imbalance and compensation from the lower back rather than a single traumatic event. Mark O'Brien Chiropractic assesses the hip alongside the pelvis and lower back, since these areas commonly influence each other in Townsville patients.

Common Symptoms of Hip Pain in Townsville

Hip pain can present in several different ways depending on what is driving it, and Mark O'Brien Chiropractic reviews the full symptom picture with Townsville patients before recommending care.

  • Pain in the groin, outer hip or buttock
  • Stiffness that is worse first thing in the morning or after sitting
  • Discomfort walking, climbing stairs or standing from a seated position
  • A clicking or catching sensation with certain movements
  • Pain that radiates into the thigh or lower back

If several of these symptoms sound familiar, Mark O'Brien Chiropractic can assess whether the joint, the surrounding muscles or the lower back is the main driver of your hip pain.

What Causes Hip Pain?

Hip pain in Townsville often develops from a mix of everyday factors rather than one clear cause, and Mark O'Brien Chiropractic reviews each of these with you before recommending care.

  • Muscle imbalances around the hip and pelvis
  • Reduced joint mobility or degenerative change
  • Prolonged sitting or a sedentary lifestyle
  • Compensation from lower back or knee issues
  • Overuse from walking, running or manual work

Understanding which of these factors applies to you helps Mark O'Brien Chiropractic build a hip pain plan that addresses the underlying imbalance rather than just the sore spot.

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What to Expect at Your First Visit

Your first visit to Mark O'Brien Chiropractic starts with a discussion about when your hip pain began, what movements aggravate it, and how it is affecting your daily activities in Townsville. This is followed by a physical assessment of your hip, pelvis and lower back movement, since these areas frequently work together. We then explain what we find in plain language and outline a tailored plan for your hip pain, including how many visits you are likely to need to notice improvement. We will refer you for medical imaging or further review to other health professionals if we deem necessary.


If hip pain is affecting your mobility or sleep, Mark O'Brien Chiropractic in Townsville can help identify the cause. Book an appointment online or call (07) 4721 1011.