Physiotherapy can help with many types of hip pain, from sports injuries and tendon pain to arthritis, stiffness and pain that affects walking or daily life.
What is Hip Pain?
Hip pain can affect the muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints and nerves around the hip, pelvis, lower back and thigh. Sometimes pain felt around the hip can also be referred from the lower back or pelvis.
Hip pain can come on suddenly after an injury, fall or sporting incident. It can also develop gradually due to overload, weakness, stiffness, arthritis or changes in training or activity levels.
A clear assessment is important because the right treatment depends on the cause of your symptoms, your goals and how long the problem has been going on.
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Common Symtoms
Some common symptoms of hip pain you may experience include:
- Pain around the front, side or back of the hip
- Groin pain or pain into the thigh
- Pain when walking, running or climbing stairs
- Pain when lying on the affected side
- Stiffness after sitting or first thing in the morning
- Clicking, catching or reduced range of movement
- Weakness around the hip or pelvis
- Difficulty with sport, gym training or everyday activities
Common Causes of Hip Pain
Common causes of hip pain include:
- Gluteal tendinopathy or tendon irritation
- Hip flexor strain or tendinopathy
- Osteoarthritis of the hip
- Labral irritation or hip impingement
- Muscle strains around the hip or groin
- Bursitis or irritation around the side of the hip
- Pain referred from the lower back or pelvis
- Running, gym or sports-related overload
- Post-operative hip rehabilitation needs
How Can We Help With Hip Pain?
Here at LMC Physio & Fitness, we offer many services to get you out of pain and back doing what you love.
- Hands on therapy to reduce pain and improve mobility where appropriate
- Individualised exercise plans based on your goals, symptoms and activity levels
- Hip, glute and core strengthening
- Mobility and movement re-education
- Education on managing your condition and pacing your activity
- Return to sport, running, gym and hobbies guidance
- Advice on preventing recurrence
- Running gait analysis or movement screening if appropriate
- Shockwave therapy for suitable tendon-related hip pain
- Referral for imaging or specialist opinion if required
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Why Choose us?
There are many reasons you should choose us for your care:
- A friendly and experienced team of Chartered Physiotherapists
- Bespoke treatment and rehab tailored to your goals
- Proven, effective treatment plans based on the most current evidence
- A large, modern rehab gym to progress your recovery
- Hands on treatment where appropriate
- Access to exercise videos via our rehab app
- Links with local imaging and specialists where needed
