Hip Pain Treatment in Lafayette, LA

At Relief Plus, we help patients in Lafayette, Louisiana find relief from hip pain and get back to walking, exercising, sleeping, and moving more comfortably. We serve patients from Lafayette, Carencro, Opelousas, and surrounding areas with chiropractic care, physical therapy, and advanced treatment options tailored to the source of the problem.

Hip pain can be frustrating because it does not always stay in one place. Some patients feel it deep in the front of the hip or groin. Others notice it on the outside of the hip, into the glute, or down the upper leg. Whether the pain started with an injury or came on gradually, our goal is to identify what is driving it and build a treatment plan that helps you move better and hurt less.

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What Causes Hip Pain?

Hip pain can come from the hip joint itself, but it can also come from the surrounding muscles, tendons, bursae, pelvis, sacroiliac joint, or even the low back. That is one reason hip pain can feel confusing. The place where it hurts is not always the exact place where the problem begins.

Some cases are related to arthritis or joint irritation. Others involve tendon problems, bursitis, gluteal weakness, muscle tightness, poor movement patterns, sports injuries, overuse, or pain that is referring from the low back. In many patients, hip pain is influenced by how the pelvis, low back, and leg are working together.

Hip pain on the outside of the hip, deep in the groin, or into the glute can point toward very different problems. A good evaluation helps determine whether the main issue is joint-related, muscular, tendon-related, or coming from somewhere nearby.

Common Symptoms of Hip Pain

Pain in the Groin or Front of the Hip

Discomfort deep in the front of the hip, especially with walking, pivoting, getting up, or lifting the leg.

Pain on the Side of the Hip

Pain over the outside of the hip that may worsen when lying on that side, walking, or climbing stairs.

Glute or Buttock Pain

Some hip-related problems create pain in the glute region, especially with sitting, standing, or certain movements.

Stiffness and Reduced Mobility

The hip may feel tight, weak, or restricted during walking, bending, squatting, or exercise.

Conditions That May Contribute to Hip Pain

Hip pain can be connected to joint irritation, arthritis, bursitis, gluteal tendinopathy, muscle strain, hip flexor tightness, piriformis-related pain, sacroiliac dysfunction, labral irritation, or movement dysfunction involving the pelvis and low back. In active patients, sports, running, lifting, and repetitive loading can all contribute. In other patients, the pain builds more gradually from everyday wear, weakness, or compensation.

Because the hip works closely with the pelvis, low back, knee, and foot, a lasting solution often depends on more than just treating the painful area itself.

How We Treat Hip Pain

At Relief Plus, treatment is based on your symptoms, exam findings, and the structures that appear to be involved. Depending on your condition, your treatment plan may include:

  • Physical therapy and rehabilitation to improve strength, mobility, and hip control
  • Chiropractic care for related dysfunction in the pelvis, sacroiliac joints, low back, and surrounding structures
  • Dry needling for muscular tension and trigger points
  • Shockwave therapy for selected tendon and chronic soft tissue conditions
  • Class IV laser therapy to help reduce inflammation and support healing
  • Trigger point injections or PRP when medically appropriate

The goal is not only to reduce pain, but to help the hip handle daily movement, exercise, and load more efficiently so symptoms are less likely to keep returning.

Why Patients Choose Relief Plus for Hip Pain in Lafayette

We Look Beyond the Painful Spot

We evaluate the hip, pelvis, low back, and surrounding movement patterns rather than focusing on one area in isolation.

Integrated Treatment Options

Chiropractic care, physical therapy, and medical services are available under one roof when needed.

Care Built Around Function

Your treatment plan is designed to improve pain, mobility, stability, and real-world movement.

Serving the Local Community

We proudly serve patients from Lafayette, Carencro, Opelousas, and nearby areas.

Hip Pain FAQ

When should I get hip pain checked?

If your hip pain is not improving, keeps returning, affects walking or sleep, or is limiting exercise and daily activity, it is a good time to be evaluated.

Can hip pain come from the low back or pelvis?

Yes. Some pain that feels like hip pain is influenced by the low back, sacroiliac joints, pelvis, or surrounding muscles.

Do you treat both joint-related and muscle-related hip pain?

Yes. We commonly evaluate hip pain involving joints, tendons, muscles, bursae, and movement dysfunction.

Do you serve patients outside Lafayette?

Yes. We regularly treat patients from Carencro, Opelousas, and surrounding communities.

Visit Relief Plus for Hip Pain Treatment

Relief Plus
Shawn D. Johnston, D.C.
Jeanne Saucier, PT
Ashton Reed, MD
112 Arabian Drive
Lafayette, LA

If you are looking for hip pain treatment in Lafayette, LA or nearby areas, Relief Plus is here to help you reduce pain, improve movement, and get back to normal activity.

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