Abstract: A two piece hip distraction system made up of 1) a device for securing a persons leg so traction can be applied to hip and 2) a device for securing a persons torso so traction can be specific to just the femoroacetabular joint. This hip distraction system can be adjusted so various sized people can quickly enter the device with their hip position in the open pack position. A method for distracting a person's hip comprising of steps for securing a person leg and torso to hip distraction system and steps to maintain a distracting force on a person's hip. Both the system and method can accomplish rehabilitative or therapeutic benefit to a dysfunctioned hip.