Dr. Steven G. Clarke / Chiropractic Physician

High Street Rehab
25 High Street / Nutley NJ, 07110 • Essex County, New Jersey
973-235-1515

Medicare and Most Insurance Accepted
Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 7:30 - 7:00
Tuesday: 12:00 - 6:30     •     Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday: Closed

Treatment of Hip and Leg Pain

There are many causes of pain in the hip and leg. Research has shown that the most common cause involves spinal imbalances or misalignments which irritate local nerve fibers. Pain and muscle spasms are the result.

What are the specific causes of hip and leg pain?
1. Misaligned spinal vertebrae are found to be the most common cause of mechanical hip, back and leg pain.
2. Disc injuries can be serious causes of such pain.
3. Fracture of a spinal vertebrae can cause injury to nerves and muscles resulting in pain, stiffness, and swelling. Limited mobility as well as numbness or tingling sensations in the back, hips and legs are also signs of vertebral fracture.
4. Diseases of the internal organs can also lead to very serious heath problems if not detected and treated properly.
5. Degenerative diseases of the spine are a primary cause of hip and leg problems. In those over 40 years of age with a history of injury or very heavy lifting, degeneration of the discs and vertebrae often occurs. This can cause severe and painful conditions in the lower spine, hips, and legs. Together you and your doctor can make true progress toward improving and maintaining your health.

Dr. Steven G. Clarke D.C. specializes in the evaluation and non-surgical, drug free treatment of structural imbalances in the body. Special emphasis is placed on the spine, muscles, and nerve conditions that can cause hip and leg pain.