Am I mis-aligned?

[SydnieSue]

I have constant hip pain and it is hard to walk. when I went to PT the therapist pulled on my left leg and ALL my pain was gone!!  but they didn't do any thing about it, they left me as I am.
what can I do?? what is wrong with my alignment?  I have fallen many times and 5 of those times caused trauma to my hip, knee and tailbone.

[S. Kaul, MD]

Hi there!

Well, without a physical examination and probably a few tests such as the x-rays, it would be difficult to say if it is mal alignment. Other possibilities include dislocations, subluxation, tendon/ ligamental, labral tears, fractures, avascular necrosis, nerve impingement etc. It would be best to get this evaluated by an orthopedician. After a cause is diagnosed, it can be managed accordingly.
Hope this helps.

Take care!

[bigsissie]

Yes you are probably out of alignment. Go to a chiropractor and have adjustments done. You will be amazed at how well you feel if just getting your leg pulled helped. Best wishes.

Sissie