The hips are large, weight-bearing joints involved in nearly all of our movements meaning hip pain can severely impact our lives.
The hips, lower back & pelvis are closely connected and pain in one area can often refer to the other.
The lower back, pelvis and hips are all part of the same functional unit, working together to support the body during movement. If there is an issue with the lower back, such as a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, or a mis-alignment, it can affect the hips. The nerves that run through the lower back and down into the legs and hips can become compressed or irritated, leading to pain, numbness, or tingling in the hip area.
In addition, tight muscles in the lower back, such as the gluteal muscles or hip flexors, can pull on the hips leading to pain and discomfort.
If the pelvis, knees or the feet are not functioning correctly they can also impact on the way the hips function.
