Knee & Hip Pain
Treatment in
Clairemont
Knee pain can start at the hip, and hip pain in the low back. We examine the whole chain, then treat what we find. Call for a same-day first visit.
Office hours Monday to Friday.
Great adjustment and service I had an issue with my lower back that no chiropractor had fixed and he did it on the first visit! Also I had chronic knee pain and I didn't even know those could be adjusted it made me feel so much better.
Alexios G.
Where it hurts, and where it starts
Knee pain and hip pain feel like separate problems. They share one chain, and the joint that hurts is not always the one at fault.
Low back and pelvis
The lumbar spine and sacroiliac joints can refer pain into the buttock, hip and outer thigh. That is how hip pain can start in the low back.
Hip
When the hip stops controlling rotation under body weight, the thigh turns inward. The knee follows it off its line, most of all on stairs and in squats.
Knee
The knee is where that strain lands, so it is where the pain is felt. Problems inside the hip joint itself can also be felt at the knee.
of 1,000 first-time knee pain patients seen by a knee surgeon had the source at the hip.
Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics, 2025Knee and hip pain we see most
Each one comes with a second place to look. The letters match the figure above.
Knee
Pain on stairs, squats and standing up
Sharp or grinding pain as the knee bends under body weight often points to how the joint is tracking.
Also examinedBHip
Knee pain that keeps coming back
Pain that settles with rest and returns with activity tends to have a mechanical driver. It is common in runners and lifters.
Also examinedALow back and pelvis
Stiffness after an old injury
A knee that never regained full motion changes how you walk, and the hip ends up compensating for it.
Also examinedBHip
Hip
Aching at night on one side
A hip that aches lying on one side, or feels stiff by morning, commonly involves joint restriction and pelvic position, not the socket alone.
Also examinedALow back and pelvis
Stiff after sitting or driving
A hip that feels stuck after a long drive or a day at a desk is a common presentation.
Also examinedALow back and pelvis
Early arthritis and joint wear
Mild arthritis in the hip or knee is common with age and activity. Here is what chiropractic can do for arthritis, and what it can't.
Both examinedBHipCKnee
He's been so essential in helping with my recovery being a very active person. Most recently, I had a pretty major hip injury and he has been so dedicated to addressing it. I think my recovery process would have taken twice as long if I didn't have his help.
Joshua F.
Who examines you
Knee and hip care here starts above the sore joint and ends below it, because that is often where the cause sits.
The practice was founded in 1991 by Dr. Richard Stein. It is a solo practice, so the chiropractor who examines you is the one who treats you.
- Chiropractic adjustments
- Precise adjustments to the low back, pelvis and sacroiliac joints address what sits above a sore hip or knee.
- Joint mobilization
- Graded movement at the hip and knee themselves, to restore motion in a joint stiffened by injury, overuse or wear.
- Active Release Technique (ART)
- Soft tissue work on the muscles around the hip and thigh, where the exam finds them restricted.
Your first visit
First visits are scheduled. Call and we'll hold a time for you, often the same day. Book online and we'll confirm your time. After that, walk in whenever we're open.
History
Where it hurts, when it started, what makes it worse, and what you have already tried. Bring any imaging you have.
An exam that follows the chain
Movement and joint testing at each link:
- Low back
- Pelvis
- Hip
- Knee
- Ankle and foot
A plain explanation
Where the problem sits, what is driving it, and what care would involve.
Care begins
When care is the right call, it starts at this visit. You leave knowing what to do between visits. No referral beforehand, and nothing to file afterward.
Before you call
Can a chiropractor help knee and hip pain?
Often, when the cause is mechanical. The exam shows whether yours is, and what is driving it.
Some knee and hip problems need an orthopedic opinion, and the exam is how that gets sorted out early.
Do I need an X‑ray or MRI first?
No. If the exam points to needing imaging, we'll tell you plainly. There is more on when X‑rays matter before an adjustment.
Some situations call for hospital-level evaluation first. If you're unsure, call and we'll help you route correctly.
What does the first visit cost?
$150exam, explanation, and care that visit
Follow-up and membership rates are on our new patient page. We don't bill insurance. HSA and FSA cards are accepted.
If the exam shows this isn't something we should be treating, there's no charge for the visit.
Dr. Yossi Stein Chiropractic has helped me greatly with my hip, neck, and back pain. I'm very pleased with my progress over the past month. He is informative, responsive, and respectful. Thank you, Dr. Stein.
Mike D.
Stop working around it
If a knee or hip has been choosing your way up the stairs and the side you sleep on, it has had enough say.
5450 F Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117. Complimentary parking out front.
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