Relief from hip pain & hip joint pain.

Aching hips can make walking, sitting, and sleeping miserable. At Briggs Chiropractic & Physical Therapy in Saugus, we treat hip pain and hip joint pain with hands-on, drug-free care so you can move comfortably again. Call 781-233-4122 to get started.

How we help

How we help your hips feel better.

There's no one-size-fits-all cause of hip pain, so there's no one-size-fits-all fix. Dr. Keith A. Briggs, a board-certified chiropractic orthopedist, and our three physical therapists start by finding the real source of your discomfort, then build a plan around these proven, non-surgical treatments:

Gentle chiropractic adjustments and advanced spinal correction to improve alignment and take pressure off the hip and lower back
One-on-one physical therapy and rehabilitation with our therapy team, never handed off to a machine or aide
Class IV laser therapy to calm inflammation in the hip joint and speed up healing, all drug-free
Targeted exercise and spinal rehabilitation to strengthen the muscles that stabilize and support your hips
Supporting therapies as needed, including therapeutic ultrasound, intersegmental traction, and massage to ease tight, painful tissue

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Understanding hip pain and hip joint pain

Hip pain is one of the most common complaints we see at our Saugus office, and it shows up in many ways. Some people feel a deep ache right in the hip joint. Others feel it in the groin, the outside of the hip, the buttock, or radiating down into the thigh. Hip joint pain can be sharp when you first stand up, stiff after sitting too long, or a dull throb that keeps you awake at night. However it feels for you, it can quickly limit the everyday things you take for granted, like climbing stairs, getting in and out of the car, or keeping up on a walk along the North Shore.

Common causes and symptoms

Hips are hard-working joints, and pain can come from many directions. Some causes we frequently help North Shore patients with include:

Wear-and-tear and stiffness in the hip joint that builds up over the years
Overuse from work, exercise, or repetitive movement
Muscle imbalances and tightness in the hips, glutes, and lower back
Poor alignment in the spine and pelvis that changes how you move and load the hip
Injuries from auto accidents, sports, or on-the-job strains

Because the hip, pelvis, and lower back all work together, pain in one area often stems from a problem in another. That’s why guessing at the cause rarely works. We take the time to examine how you move and pinpoint what’s actually driving your hip joint pain before we recommend a single treatment.

How Briggs Chiropractic & Physical Therapy treats hip pain

Our approach is non-surgical, drug-free, and evidence-based. After a thorough evaluation, Dr. Briggs and our physical therapy team combine the treatments that fit your situation. Chiropractic adjustments and advanced spinal correction help restore proper alignment in the spine and pelvis, which can relieve strain on the hip. One-on-one physical therapy and rehabilitation give you hands-on guidance from our therapy team through every session.

To calm inflammation and encourage healing in the hip joint, we often use Class IV laser therapy, a comfortable, drug-free treatment. Guided exercise and spinal rehabilitation rebuild the strength and stability your hips need to stay pain-free, while techniques like therapeutic ultrasound, intersegmental traction, and massage ease tight, irritated tissue. The goal is lasting relief and better movement, not a temporary fix.

With more than 26 years serving the North Shore, our Saugus team knows how much hip pain can wear you down. We accept most insurance, including Medicare, personal injury (auto accidents), and workers’ compensation. Call 781-233-4122 to start feeling like yourself again.

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Hip Pain questions.

What could be causing my hip pain? +

Hip pain can come from joint wear-and-tear, overuse, muscle tightness, alignment problems in the spine and pelvis, or injuries from sports, work, or auto accidents. Because the hip, pelvis, and lower back work together, the source isn't always where you feel the pain. At our Saugus office, Dr. Briggs examines how you move to pinpoint the real cause before recommending treatment. Call 781-233-4122 to schedule an evaluation.

How does Briggs Chiropractic & Physical Therapy treat hip joint pain without surgery or medication? +

We use a non-surgical, drug-free approach that may combine chiropractic adjustments, one-on-one physical therapy and rehabilitation, Class IV laser therapy to reduce inflammation, targeted exercise and spinal rehabilitation, and supporting techniques like therapeutic ultrasound, intersegmental traction, and massage. Your plan is built around what's actually driving your hip pain. Call 781-233-4122 to learn more.

Do you accept insurance for hip pain treatment? +

Yes. We accept most insurance, including Medicare, as well as personal injury claims from auto accidents and workers' compensation. If your hip pain is the result of an accident or a work injury, we can help. Call our Saugus office at 781-233-4122 and we'll be glad to walk you through your coverage.

How soon should I come in for hip pain? +

The sooner the better. Hip pain that lingers often gets harder to treat as you start compensating and moving differently, which can strain other areas like the lower back and knees. Getting evaluated early gives you the best chance at fast, lasting relief. Call 781-233-4122 to book an appointment at our Saugus office on the North Shore.

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Let's get you feeling better.

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