What we treat
Hip pain
Hip pain can affect walking, running, sleep and getting in and out of the car. We work out where it is coming from and build the strength around the hip.
Explained
What is hip pain?
Hip pain can come from the hip joint itself, the tendons on the outside of the hip, the groin muscles or the lower back. Where you feel the pain gives us useful clues.
Strength and mobility work is at the heart of treatment for most hip problems, including early arthritis.
Common causes
- Weak gluteal muscles
- Running or training load
- Long periods sitting
- Osteoarthritis of the hip
- Pain referred from the lower back
Symptoms
- Pain in the groin or the front of the hip
- Pain on the side of the hip, worse lying on it
- Stiffness putting on socks and shoes
- Pain on stairs or after walking
- A limp
Treatment
How we help
We assess how your hip moves, test your hip strength with a dynamometer and check your back. Rehab builds strength and control in the gym.
- 1Assess and measureDetailed assessment with objective measures.
- 2ExplainWhat's going on, in plain language.
- 3TreatHands-on work where it helps.
- 4RebuildProgressive rehab in our gyms.
Typical treatment
- Gluteal and hip strengthening
- Mobility exercise
- Hands-on treatment
- Advice on sleeping position and daily activity
- Return to running or sport
Over the past year Andreas has dealt with my shoulder, hip and back issues and kept me happily active!
When to get urgent help
If you have any of these, get medical help straight away. Call 999 or go to A&E if symptoms are severe or came on suddenly. Otherwise call 111 or your GP for an urgent appointment.
- You cannot walk or put weight on the leg after a fall
- The hip is hot and painful and you feel unwell or have a fever
- Severe pain at night that does not ease with rest
Questions people ask
Can physio help hip arthritis?
Yes. Exercise and education are recommended first-line treatments for hip osteoarthritis, and helping people live with osteoarthritis is one of our areas of expertise.
Why does the side of my hip hurt at night?
This is often the gluteal tendons. Small changes to how you sleep, plus strength work, usually help.
Is it my hip or my back?
Sometimes both. Your assessment will check where the pain is coming from.
Get help with hip pain
Book an assessment online, or call and we'll help you choose the right clinic.