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Dr. Monica Judith Johnson

Chiropractor

Dr. Monica Johnson is a Chiropractor practicing in Union, New Jersey. Dr. Johnson specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions associated with the neuromusculoskeletal system, while improving each patients functionality and quality of life. Conditions treated include sciatica, neck pain, and arthritis pain, among many others. Dr. Johnson seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine.
10 years Experience
Dr. Monica Judith Johnson
  • Union, New Jersey
  • University of Cincinnati
  • Accepting new patients

What might be causing my hip pain?

Hip pain can result from overuse injuries(repetitive type actions), muscle strain, muscle imbalances, lower back pain and/or dysfunction, sacroilliac dysfunction, obesity, tear READ MORE
Hip pain can result from overuse injuries(repetitive type actions), muscle strain, muscle imbalances, lower back pain and/or dysfunction, sacroilliac dysfunction, obesity, tear of the labrum, bursitis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis (more common in women) over weight training. Pain in your knees, gait disturbance, ankle/foot pain can also attribute to hip pain.

To treat hip pain: rest, OT NSAIDs, stretching, swimming, and cycling can help with flexibility, and long axis traction of the hip. If you don't get relief you may need to seek medical attention for full work-up such as X-ray, MRI, and blood work.