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Hip Pain
Treatment in Overland Park, KS · Dr. Ladd Carlston
By Dr. Ladd Carlston · Updated March 16, 2026
What it feels like
Pain in the groin or outer hip. Stiffness after sitting. Pain going up stairs. Clicking or catching sensation. Pain that shifts to the low back or knee.
What’s actually causing it
The hip is the crossroads of the body. When something goes wrong here, it cascades everywhere — up into the low back, down into the knee, out to the IT band. I see patients all the time who've been treated for back pain or knee pain for months, and nobody has checked their hip. When I muscle test the glute medius, the hip flexors, the deep rotators — the pattern becomes obvious. One side isn't firing, the other side is compensating, and everything connected to the hip is paying the price. Fix the hip, and the back and knee often resolve on their own.
How I treat it
I test the muscles around the affected area individually, find which ones aren’t firing, and reset the connection using gentle techniques. No cracking, no popping.
How long it takes
Most patients feel a difference after one session. Chronic cases typically resolve in 4–6 sessions.
“Dr. Carlston is simply amazing, I have seen dozens of chiropractors over the years and he is by far the best!! He knew exactly what was causing my pain which helped me quickly identify what I was doing to cause it, and he relieved my pain. I would highly recommend him to anyone!!”
Elizabeth B. · Google review
Techniques I use for hip pain
The foundation of everything I doNeuromuscular Re-education
Retrains the communication between your brain, nerves, and muscles so the right muscles fire at the right time — and the overworkers can finally relaxSoft Tissue Mobilization
Hands-on work that breaks down scar tissue, releases muscle tension, and restores circulation to areas that have been locked up and compensatingMuscle Energy Technique
Uses your own gentle muscle contractions against resistance to improve joint mobility, reduce pain, and restore the range of motion your body has lost
Common questions
Why does my hip pain keep coming back?
Because the weak muscle causing it hasn’t been found and reset. I treat the cause, not the symptom.
Will you crack my joints?
Never. My techniques are gentle, precise, and comfortable. No high-velocity adjustments.
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