No Hip Replacement Needed!!

No Hip Replacement Needed!! 

 A local patient presented to his medical doctor 6 months ago with hip pain that got worse while walking. The pain was knife-like and started to effect his walking and lifting of his leg. His medical doctor scheduled X-rays, physical therapy and pain management. After 6 months this patient continued to get worse, had no relief and was becoming very frustrated with the inability to resume normal activity. His doctors decided to schedule him for a hip replacement as they could think of nothing else to do with him.  

A friend of the patient suggested that he get evaluated by the incredible team at Legacy Clinic. The doctors at Legacy Clinic immediately found tendonosis of the iliotibial band (IT Band) and started to treat it appropriately. This band attaches in the lateral portion of the knee and inserts into the lateral portion of the hip. Walkers, bikers and individuals with lack of proper motion can develop shortening of this tendon which can mimic hip damage and hip degeneration.   

After 4 treatments of therapeutic ultrasound, Graston soft tissue technique and manual adjustments this patient made a full recovery and has resumed normal activity again. 

This patient only wishes he had found Legacy Clinic several months ago. 

Legacy Clinic is a world-class chiropractic clinic located in the heart of The Villages, FL. Our mission is to provide our patients with the highest quality of care, by resolving the root cause and working beyond symptomatic care.