Why Your Hip Joint Health is Your Greatest Asset

Dr Luke Pocock • December 21, 2024

Why Your Joint Health is Your Greatest Asset


Recently, I saw a patient struggling with severe hip joint pain and degeneration. His quality of life was profoundly affected—not just physically but emotionally, too. When you lose your ability to move freely, it impacts every aspect of your life. You miss out on the simple joys: playing with your kids or grandkids, hiking in nature, exercising, or even tending to your garden. That’s why I’m so passionate about encouraging everyone to invest in their health now.


At Naturally Well Chiropractic, we believe your health is your number one asset. Being able to move well and live actively isn’t just a luxury—it’s essential to living a fulfilling life. But when our joints don’t function properly, life becomes limited. And one of the most common joints I see affected by degeneration is the hip joint.


The Impact of Hip Joint Degeneration



Did you know that hip osteoarthritis (OA) affects millions of people worldwide? Studies estimate that 10-15% of adults over 60 experience some degree of hip OA, with many requiring hip replacement surgery. Unfortunately, I meet patients every week whose quality of life has been drastically diminished due to hip degeneration.


The longer we ignore hip pain or tightness, the more likely it is to progress to severe degeneration, potentially leading to surgery. But the good news is that it’s never too late to take action.


How to Build Healthy Hip Joints


Have you ever seen a ballet dancer effortlessly perform the splits at 80 years old? You might wonder how that’s possible. The secret lies in consistent practice and care for joint health. Ballet dancers like Barbara Peters, Britain’s oldest ballet dancer who passed a top exam at 80, maintain extraordinary hip mobility because they regularly move their joints through their full range of motion.


So, how can we apply this to our own lives?

It’s all about giving your joints experience in their full range of motion, stretching them mechanically, and gaining active control in these ranges. One powerful tool for this is Controlled Articular Rotations (CARs), a daily routine that keeps your joints healthy and mobile.


Why CARs and Functional Range Conditioning (FRC) Matter


CARs are like brushing your teeth—but for your joints. They’re designed to:


• Improve joint health

• Maintain or restore range of motion

• Prevent stiffness and degeneration


Combined with Functional Range Conditioning (FRC), CARs can help improve your joint control, strength, and flexibility. With consistent effort, even someone who’s never been flexible can see remarkable results, potentially avoiding pain and surgery altogether.


Start Your Journey to Pain-Free Movement


If you’re experiencing hip pain or tightness, don’t wait until it’s too late. As a chiropractor and Functional Range Conditioning practitioner, I specialize in guiding patients to heal and restore function in their joints. Together, we’ll develop a plan tailored to your needs, including CARs and targeted exercises like PAILS and RAILS to strengthen and mobilize your hips.


Don’t let pain limit your life. Take the first step today—book an appointment with Naturally Well Chiropractic, and let’s start your journey toward better movement and health.


Your joints deserve to move well. And when they do, so will you.


Dr. Luke Pocock

Chiropractor

Naturally Well Chiropractic


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