Hip Pain Treatment in Tyler

Types of hip pain we treat

“Hip pain” covers a wide range of conditions, and knowing which one you’re dealing with changes everything about the care plan. Common hip problems we evaluate for patients from Tyler, Chandler, Whitehouse, Lindale, Bullard, Flint, Brownsboro, Athens and Canton include:

• Hip 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.
• Hip impingement (FAI) — extra bone growth at the ball or socket that pinches the labrum with deep flexion; common in active adults and athletes.
• 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; conservative care focuses on keeping the joint moving and managing pain.
• Muscle-imbalance pain — tight hip flexors and weak glutes alter how the joint loads with every step, leading to chronic irritation that is often addressed with stretching and corrective exercise.
• Sports and overuse injuries — IT band syndrome, hip flexor strains, and stress reactions from running or cycling can be addressed through our athlete care and sports injury rehab.

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 appointment is focused on understanding your hip before we treat it. 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 analysis, and movement screening of the hip, pelvis, and low back as a unit. If X-rays will add useful information, we’ll explain why before taking them.
3. Explain what we found — in plain English, with a care plan and honest expectations for your recovery.
4. Begin care when appropriate — your first adjustment is part of our New Patient Special, and your doctor will start care once it’s appropriate for you.

Your doctor will recommend a schedule after your exam, review your progress with you along the way, and show you exercises that help keep the hip stable.

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. Many common hip conditions are managed with conservative care before surgery is ever considered. Chiropractic care works differently — we aim to ease the pain and address the mechanics causing it, without drugs. The goal is to help you get back to walking, stairs, exercise, and restful sleep. 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.

When to see a chiropractor in Tyler or Chandler

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 booking 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 our Tyler and Chandler offices

Whether you live in Tyler, Chandler, Whitehouse, Lindale, Bullard, Flint, Brownsboro, Athens or Canton, our goal is to look past the symptom to find the cause. Your doctor — Dr. William Hopson at our Tyler office or Dr. Lana Hopson at our Chandler office — uses a thorough orthopedic and movement assessment to map the hip-pelvis-low back relationship, then builds a plan that may include chiropractic adjustments to restore proper joint mechanics, soft-tissue care such as myofascial release and trigger point therapy, corrective exercise for the muscle imbalances driving the problem, and athlete care for athletes who need to return to full activity.

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.