Hip Pain

Hip pain has many potential causes that can be addressed by physiotherapy. You may be experiencing a deep nagging pain or a tender point to touch, it is vital that through a detailed assessment, the exact cause and contributing factors are addressed for you to be able to rejoin the road to recovery. Conditions experienced include ilio-tibial band syndrome, Perthes syndrome, slipped upper femoral epiphisis, osteoarthritis, bursitis, osteitis pubis and strains or sprains.

Problems in your hip may also present as thigh pain, groin pain, knee pain or even back pain therefore expert analysis is vital to determine the true cause.

Treatment will include addressing muscle imbalances, joint mobilisation, soft tissue massage, specific strengthening and stretching exercises, orthopaedic referral where indicated and electrotherapy techniques.