What are Uneven Hips?
Uneven hips, or pelvic imbalance, happen when one hip sits higher or tilts forward or backwards, throwing your body out of alignment. This can lead to discomfort or pain in your lower back, hips, or knees as your body tries to adjust. Over time, if left unchecked, this imbalance can worsen, leading to more misalignments that impact your quality of life—like difficulty sleeping, standing for long periods, or walking comfortably.
What Causes Uneven Hips?
Uneven hips can result from various factors that affect the body’s alignment. Common causes include:
Postural habits
Crossing your legs, and leaning to one side while standing are common posture habits that can gradually shift pelvic alignment.
Muscle imbalances
Tight or weak muscles, especially in the lower back, hips, and legs, can lead to uneven hips.
Injuries
Trauma to the hips, back, or legs can result in misalignment over time.
Leg length discrepancy
A difference in leg length, whether congenital or due to an injury, can cause uneven hips.
Scoliosis
This spinal condition often results in uneven hips and shoulders.
Signs and Symptoms of Uneven Hips
Since the hips or pelvis are at the centre of your body and connected to many areas, an imbalance can impact more than just your hips. If you’re unsure whether you have uneven hips, here are three signs to look for:
Your pelvis isn’t aligned with your shoulders.
One hip sits higher than the other.
Your hips tilt forward or backwards.
Uneven hips symptoms include:
Visible tilt or imbalance in your hips or shoulders
Pants and skirts that do not fit as well
Difficulty finding a comfortable sleeping or sitting position
Hip pain, especially when walking or standing for long periods
Lower back pain or discomfort
Tightness in the lower back or legs
If you notice these uneven hip symptoms, addressing them early can help prevent further complications.
Types of Treatments
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Uneven Hips Treatment in Singapore
In Singapore, non-surgical treatments for uneven hips typically include chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy to strengthen core muscles, and manual techniques like Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to realign the pelvis.
At illumiaFace, however, we take a unique approach by combining Korean Bone Realignment and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) osteopathy techniques to safely and effectively realign the pelvis and treat uneven hips.
Our method involves targeted muscle therapy to relax tight muscles and strengthen weaker ones, postural correction exercises to help maintain proper alignment in daily activities, and gentle manual adjustments to realign the pelvis without invasive procedures. This holistic approach promotes natural balance, alleviates discomfort, and restores overall symmetry.
Uneven Hip Treatments at illumiaFace
At illumiaFace, we take a holistic approach to treating uneven hips, addressing the unique needs of every individual. Whether you're dealing with everyday posture issues, an athlete looking to enhance performance, or a postpartum mommy seeking recovery, our treatments are customised just for you.
Our natural, non-invasive methods are tailored to restore balance, realign your hips, and improve overall well-being, ensuring optimal results for your unique needs.
FAQ
You might feel slight discomfort as our Master skillfully realigns your pelvis and alleviates hip and back pain. However, our Master will always adjust the intensity to ensure the treatment remains as comfortable as possible.
The time needed to fix uneven hips depends on how severe the imbalance is. Many people notice improvement within a few sessions, though ongoing treatment may be required to maintain alignment.
At illumiaFace, most clients see results within 5 sessions, with some noticing changes after just one. However, results can vary from person to person. For long-lasting results, ongoing maintenance is necessary.
Sleeping on your back with a pillow under your knees helps keep your pelvis aligned. Avoid sleeping on your stomach, as it can make the imbalance worse. If you sleep on your side, placing a pillow between your knees can help to keep your hips balanced.
When sitting, make sure both feet are flat on the ground and your weight is evenly spread across your hips. Avoid crossing your legs or leaning to one side. Sitting with good support for your lower back can also help with alignment.
Yes we can. At illumiaFace, we use a combination of Korean-Chinese manual techniques and realignment therapies tailored to each customer. Since the hips can also affect the shoulders, our Master focuses on restoring pelvic and shoulder alignment to relieve discomfort and improve posture.
