top of page
Hip Pain Explained...
Treatments we offer
Common symptoms
Areas of hip pain
Causes of hip pain
Tips to manage your hip pain
Common symptoms of hip pain
Deep dull ache
Pain referring into gluteal area, lower back or down leg
Catching, locking or giving way of hip joint
Excessive stiffness especially in the morning or with prolonged sitting
Muscular pain in surrounding areas
Treatments for hip pain
Education
Rehabilitation exercise prescription
Massage
Manual therapy
Gait re-education
Reduce compensatory loading of lower leg
Areas of hip pain
Deep pain in the hip joint
Referral pain into gluteal area, lower back or down leg
Sharp shooting pain down leg
Causes of hip pain
Repeated poor movement patterns
Postural issues
Weakness or muscular imbalance of upper leg muscles
Prolonged sitting
Inactivity
CAM/ Pincer femoral acetabular impingement
Hip flexor injury
Arthritis
Tips to manage your hip pain
Stay active with gentle movement
Relative rest (e.g. reducing painful movements)
Follow your prescribed treatment plan
Stay positive
Try avoid prolonged postures
bottom of page