Hip and Knee Pain Treatment in Aberdeen, Oldmeldrum & Mintlaw
Expert Chiropractic & Rehabilitation At Riverside Chiropractic Group
Hip and knee pain rarely exist in isolation.
If you've been stretching, strengthening or resting your knee or hip and it keeps coming back, you're likely treating the symptom - not the cause.
At Riverside Chiropractic Group, we take a whole-body, clinical approach to diagnosing and treating hip and knee pain. The way your hip and knee function is directly influenced by your lower back, pelvis, sacroiliac joints, ankle and foot mechanics, as well as your muscle balance and movement patterns.
If one area is not working properly, another area compensates - and that is where pain begins.
Why Hip And Knee Pain Keep Coming Back
Most people are told to:
- Stretch it
- Strengthen it
- Rest it
That only works if the diagnosis is correct.
In reality, many cases of persistent hip or knee pain are driven by:
- Poor joint mechanics elsewhere in the body
- Compensation patterns from old injuries
- Muscle imbalance or poor activation patterns
- Subtle movement dysfunctions missed in standard assessments
That is why we assess how your whole body moves - not just where it hurts.
What Causes Hip Pain?
Hip pain is rarely caused by a single issue. More often, it is a combination of joint, muscle and movement dysfunction.
Common causes of hip pain we see include:
- Mechanical dysfunction of the hip joint - restricted or abnormal movement patterns that overload the joint over time
- Trochanteric bursitis - inflammation of the bursa on the outside of the hip, often linked to poor load distribution
- Muscle and tendon injuries - including strains, tendinitis or tears, usually secondary to overload or compensation
- Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) - where the hip joint structure leads to pinching during movement
- Hip osteoarthritis - degenerative changes affecting joint cartilage and movement
- Pelvic dysfunction - including sacroiliac joint restriction or pubic symphysis imbalance, which alters how forces travel through the hip
What Causes Knee Pain?
The knee is a hinge joint with very little tolerance for poor mechanics above or below it. If your hip or ankle is not functioning properly, your knee takes the strain.
Common causes of knee pain we treat include:
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome - kneecap tracking issues often caused by poor hip control or muscle imbalance
- Osteoarthritis of the knee - joint degeneration that is often accelerated by poor joint loading
- Muscle dysfunction - especially quadriceps imbalance, leading to instability or poor control
- Ligament injuries - including ACL, PCL and collateral ligament sprains or tears
- Meniscus injuries - cartilage damage often linked to twisting or load issues
- Repetitive overuse injuries - such as runner's knee or sport-related strain
The Missing Piece - Why Local Treatment Often Fails
This is where many approaches fall short - they focus only on the site of pain.
But:
- A knee problem is often a hip problem
- A hip problem is often a pelvic or lower back problem
- Both are frequently influenced by foot and ankle mechanics
If you do not address the full chain, the pain returns.
Our Approach To Treating Hip And Knee Pain
At Riverside Chiropractic Group, we do not guess.
We use a structured, clinical assessment to identify:
- Where the problem started
- What is compensating
- Which tissues are actually involved
Your treatment plan may include:
Chiropractic Care
- Restoring normal movement to the hip, pelvis and spine
- Reducing joint restriction and irritation
- Improving nervous system function and coordination
Soft Tissue Therapy
- Releasing tight or overactive muscles
- Addressing tendon and fascial restrictions
- Reducing load on painful structures
Rehabilitation With Our Physiotherapy Team
- Targeted strengthening programmes
- Movement retraining and control
- Progressive return to sport or activity
Sports Massage Techniques
- Improving circulation and recovery
- Reducing muscle tension
- Supporting long-term tissue health
Why Our Patients Get Better When Others Haven't
Most of our patients come to us after trying:
- Rest
- Physiotherapy alone
- Medication
- Generic exercise programmes
And they are still in pain.
The difference is simple: we do not treat symptoms - we identify and correct the underlying mechanical cause.
That is why people often say, "I've tried everything... and this is the first thing that actually worked."
Who We Help
We regularly help:
- Runners with knee pain or hip tightness
- Golfers with rotational hip restrictions
- Horse riders with pelvic and hip imbalance
- Gym-goers with recurring injuries
- Office workers with postural-related pain
- Active adults dealing with arthritis or degeneration
Start With The Right Diagnosis
If your hip or knee pain keeps coming back, it is not bad luck.
It is a missed cause.
Hip And Knee Pain Treatment - Frequently Asked Questions
Hip pain is rarely caused by a single issue. More often, it is a combination of joint, muscle and movement dysfunction.
Common causes of hip pain we see include:
- Mechanical dysfunction of the hip joint
- Trochanteric bursitis
- Muscle and tendon injuries
- Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Pelvic dysfunction
The knee is a hinge joint with very little tolerance for poor mechanics above or below it. If your hip or ankle is not functioning properly, your knee takes the strain.
Common causes of knee pain we treat include:
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome
- Osteoarthritis of the knee
- Muscle dysfunction, especially quadriceps imbalance
- Ligament injuries
- Meniscus injuries
- Repetitive overuse injuries
Local treatment often fails because it focuses only on where the pain is felt, rather than what is causing the stress in the first place.
A knee problem is often linked to hip control, while a hip problem may be driven by pelvic, lower back, foot or ankle mechanics. If the full chain is not assessed and corrected, the pain often returns.
We regularly help runners, golfers, horse riders, gym-goers, office workers and active adults dealing with arthritis or degeneration.
Whether your pain is sport-related, postural, work-related or linked to long-term wear and tear, we can assess the mechanics behind it and create a treatment plan around you.
Treatment may include chiropractic care, soft tissue therapy, rehabilitation with our physiotherapy team and sports massage techniques.
Your plan is based on your assessment findings, symptoms, movement patterns and goals, so you know exactly what is being treated and why.
Start with a consultation so we can assess what is really driving your pain, explain the findings clearly and build a personalised plan.
If you are unsure whether we are the right fit, you can also start with a free 10-minute screening call.
Book Your Consultation
At Riverside Chiropractic Group, we'll help you:
- Understand exactly what is causing your pain
- Build a clear, personalised plan
- Get back to moving confidently and pain-free
Book your consultation today or start with a free 10-minute screening call to find out if we're the right fit for you.
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