Hip Pain

Physical Therapy for Hip Pain

Hip pain can be caused by a direct injury to the hip joint, or from underlying issues like a hernia or groin injury. Many people associate hip pain with old age. However, hip pain can affect people of all ages, especially dancers and athletes.

The hip joint is an extremely strong and durable joint. However, the cartilage can be worn down, tendons can be overused, muscles of the hip can be fatigued, and even the bones themselves can be fractured from a fall or other injury.

Symptoms of Hip Pain

Hip pain is a common complaint we often hear from our patients. It’s symptoms can include:

• Groin pain
• Limited range of motion
• Interior and exterior hip joint pain
• Pain in the thigh area
• Pain in the buttocks area
• Reduced range of motion
• Limping
• Pain with prolonged sitting
• Pain while laying on your side
• Pain with walking

Reasons for Hip Pain

Hip pain can have serious causes, like fracture; and ones that are less serious, like bursitis. Some common reasons for hip pain include:

• Trochanteric bursitis
• Tendonitis/tendinosis
• Dislocated hip
• Hip fracture
• Orthopedic surgery
• Total hip replacement
• Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Osteoarthritis
• Labral tear in the hip
• Pinched nerves
• Sports hernia
• Gluteal muscle tear
• Generalized weakness
• Poor body mechanics

Relief and Treatment for Hip Pain

Hip pain is severe and often times it will not go away on its own. A physical therapy assessment and treatment plan can help you get relief from hip pain by teaching about how your body is supposed to move. There are therapeutic exercises, electrical stimulation treatments, blood flow restriction training, along with learning proper body mechanics. Another option is electrical dry needling which has been shown to decreased muscle spasm, improve blood flow, modulate pain signals to the brain, and reset chronic pain pathways. These interventions can help prevent further pain and discomfort in your hips.

Schedule a Hip Pain Assessment Today

When patients come to Rising Tide Physical Therapy for relief from hip pain, we meticulously examine the whole body to determine the source of the pain. We then collaborate to develop an individualized treatment plan specific to your goals, abilities, and lifestyle.

Our skilled physical therapists are experts in how your body moves can help you get relief from pain without the need for pain medications or surgery.

Remember with Direct Access, you don’t need a prescription from your doctor. Simply call one of our physical therapy clinics today and make an appointment.