Groin Pain with Movement
Deep groin aching when walking, climbing stairs, or rotating the leg — often indicative of hip joint involvement including early osteoarthritis or labral irritation.
Hip Pain Treatment Auckland
ACC Registered Provider — No GP Referral Required
Hip Pain Treatment in North Shore Auckland
Chiropractic care, spinal decompression, and acupuncture for hip flexor tightness, SI joint dysfunction, bursitis, and sciatica-related hip pain — at our Rosedale clinic on Auckland's North Shore.
Auckland Wellness Centre treats hip pain at our North Shore Auckland clinic in Rosedale. Our chiropractors address hip flexor tightness, SI joint dysfunction, bursitis, and sciatica-related hip pain using spinal adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and spinal decompression. Acupuncture provides natural pain relief. ACC patients pay from $0 — no GP referral required.
Auckland Wellness Centre offers comprehensive hip pain treatment on Auckland's North Shore, using chiropractic care, targeted rehabilitation, and advanced soft tissue techniques to address the root cause of hip dysfunction — not just mask symptoms.
- North Shore Rosedale Clinic
- ACC Registered — Chiropractic $40
- Acupuncture from $0 (ACC)
- No GP Referral Needed
- Pregnancy Hip Pain Care Available
Understanding Your Condition
What Causes Hip Pain?
Hip pain is a broad term covering a range of conditions that affect the hip joint, surrounding muscles and tendons, the sacroiliac joint, and the structures of the lower back that refer pain into the hip region. The hip is a large ball-and-socket joint that must simultaneously provide stability and a wide range of motion — demands that make it vulnerable to both acute injury and gradual degenerative changes.
A common source of confusion is that what people describe as "hip pain" may actually originate from the lumbar spine or sacroiliac joint, with referred pain travelling into the buttock, groin, and outer hip area. This overlap is particularly evident in sciatica, where nerve compression in the lumbar spine produces deep aching pain in the hip and buttock that can mimic a true hip joint problem.
At Auckland Wellness Centre, our chiropractors conduct a comprehensive assessment that differentiates between hip joint pathology, referred spinal pain, and sacroiliac joint dysfunction. This distinction is critical — the wrong diagnosis leads to ineffective treatment. An accurate assessment allows us to direct care precisely where it is needed.
Conditions We Treat
- Hip flexor tightness and strain
- Sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction
- Greater trochanteric bursitis
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Sciatica referral into the hip and buttock
- Pregnancy-related pelvic and hip pain
- Piriformis syndrome
Recognise the Signs
Common Hip Pain Symptoms
Hip pain presents in many ways depending on the underlying cause. If any of these patterns sound familiar, an assessment can help clarify the source and appropriate treatment.
Outer Hip Tenderness
Pain and tenderness on the outside of the hip, particularly when lying on that side — commonly trochanteric bursitis or gluteal tendinopathy.
Buttock Pain and Deep Aching
A deep ache in the buttock that may radiate into the back of the thigh — can indicate piriformis syndrome, SI joint dysfunction, or sciatic nerve referral from the lumbar spine.
Stiffness After Sitting
Hip tightness or pain that is worst after prolonged sitting and eases with movement — typical of hip flexor tightness and early joint stiffness.
Lower Back and Hip Pain Together
Pain that spans both the lower back and the hip or buttock — a common presentation of SI joint dysfunction or lumbar disc pathology with referred pain.
Pregnancy-Related Pelvic Pain
Hip, groin, and pelvic girdle pain during or after pregnancy caused by hormonal changes affecting ligament stability — particularly common in the second and third trimesters.
Our Approach
How We Treat Hip Pain
Hip pain rarely exists in isolation. Our approach addresses the hip within the context of the entire spine and pelvis to deliver lasting results.
Spinal and Pelvic Adjustments
Chiropractic adjustments to the lumbar spine and sacroiliac joint are central to treating hip pain that originates from or is aggravated by spinal dysfunction. Restoring normal joint mechanics in the lower back and pelvis significantly reduces referred hip pain and improves overall lower limb function.
Spinal Decompression Therapy
For hip pain caused by lumbar disc pathology or nerve compression producing sciatic referral into the hip region, our spinal decompression table gently creates negative pressure within the disc space to relieve nerve irritation. This is a non-surgical option for patients with disc-related hip and leg symptoms.
Soft Tissue Therapy
The hip flexors, piriformis, glutes, and IT band are frequently tight or tender in patients with hip pain. Myofascial release and trigger point therapy to these muscles is often combined with joint treatment to achieve a more complete and lasting result — particularly for hip bursitis and piriformis syndrome.
Acupuncture and Pregnancy Care
Acupuncture effectively reduces hip pain and inflammation for a range of conditions, including bursitis and SI joint dysfunction. For pregnancy-related hip and pelvic pain, Ada Zhong provides gentle, safe acupuncture treatment appropriate for all stages of pregnancy — offering relief without the need for medication.
Your Care Team
Our Hip Pain Practitioners
Our team covers disc and nerve-related hip pain through chiropractic, postural alignment work, and specialist acupuncture care for pregnancy-related pelvic and hip conditions.
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Pregnancy hip and pelvic pain: Ada Zhong specialises in safe, gentle acupuncture for pregnancy-related pain including pelvic girdle pain, hip discomfort, and SI joint instability. Treatment is appropriate throughout pregnancy and does not require a referral.
ACC Treatment
ACC Coverage for Hip Injuries
ACC Patients Welcome
Auckland Wellness Centre is a fully registered ACC provider. If your hip pain resulted from an accident, fall, sporting incident, or workplace injury, you may be eligible for subsidised treatment. We manage ACC registration at the clinic — you do not need to visit your GP beforehand.
No GP referral required — register directly with us
Chiropractic and acupuncture both ACC-claimable
We handle all ACC paperwork and claim lodgement
Covers both acute hip injuries and rehabilitation
Chiropractic Treatment
ACC co-payment per visit
$40
Acupuncture — Mike Lee, Elaine Yang, Ada Zhong
ACC co-payment per visit
$0
Acupuncture — Dr. Robin Won
ACC co-payment per visit
$20
Common Questions
Hip Pain FAQ
Yes. Chiropractors assess the hip joint in relation to the lumbar spine, sacroiliac joint, and pelvis. Hip pain is frequently associated with spinal misalignment or disc pathology that causes referred pain into the hip and buttock region. Chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and corrective exercise can address both local hip conditions and referred pain patterns.
The sacroiliac (SI) joint connects the sacrum at the base of the spine to the ilium of the pelvis. SI joint dysfunction occurs when this joint becomes hypermobile or stiff, causing pain in the lower back, buttock, and hip region. Chiropractic care involving specific SI joint adjustments, soft tissue work, and stabilisation exercises is an effective conservative treatment approach.
ACC covers hip injuries that result from an accident, fall, or workplace incident. Chiropractic treatment is $40 per visit under ACC. Acupuncture is $0-$20 per visit under ACC depending on your practitioner. There is no GP referral required — you can register for ACC-funded treatment directly at Auckland Wellness Centre.
Yes. Pregnancy-related hip pain is common due to the hormone relaxin causing ligament laxity throughout the pelvis and hips. Gentle chiropractic techniques and acupuncture are safe and effective for managing pregnancy-related hip and pelvic pain. Ada Zhong at Auckland Wellness Centre has specific experience working with pregnant patients.
Not necessarily, though they can overlap. Sciatica refers to pain caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve, which originates in the lumbar spine and passes through the hip region before travelling down the leg. Sciatica can cause deep buttock and hip pain alongside leg symptoms. True hip pain originates from the hip joint or surrounding structures. A thorough chiropractic assessment can distinguish between these causes and determine the appropriate treatment.
Ready to Address Your Hip Pain?
Same-week appointments available at our North Shore Rosedale clinic. ACC patients welcome — no GP referral required. Pregnancy hip pain care available.