Hip Pain
Understanding Hip Pain
Hip pain is a common musculoskeletal condition that can affect people of all ages and activity levels. It may develop gradually due to arthritis or overuse, or occur suddenly following a fall, sports injury or muscle strain. Because the hip plays a vital role in supporting your body’s movement, even minor problems can significantly impact your daily life.
At Kings Cross Physiotherapy, we focus on identifying the underlying cause of your symptoms rather than simply treating the pain. Through a comprehensive assessment and personalised rehabilitation programme, we’ll help you recover safely, improve your mobility and reduce the risk of future problems.
Common Causes of Hip Pain
Hip pain can be caused by a range of conditions, including:
- Muscle strains
- Tendon injuries
- Hip bursitis
- Hip impingement (FAI)
- Osteoarthritis
- Sports injuries
- Labral injuries
- Gluteal tendinopathy
- Overuse injuries
- Post-operative rehabilitation
Every patient is different, which is why a detailed assessment is essential to determine the most appropriate treatment.
Common Symptoms
Hip pain can present in different ways depending on the underlying condition. You may experience:
- Pain in the hip or groin
- Stiffness or reduced mobility
- Pain when walking or climbing stairs
- Difficulty standing from a seated position
- Pain when exercising or running
- Discomfort when sleeping on one side
- Weakness around the hip
- Reduced balance or stability
If your symptoms are affecting your daily activities, physiotherapy may help improve your movement and reduce discomfort.
How Physiotherapy Can Help?
Physiotherapy aims to reduce pain, improve hip mobility and restore strength so you can move comfortably and confidently again.
Your treatment programme may include:
- Comprehensive assessment
- Hands-on manual therapy
- Joint mobilisation
- Soft tissue treatment
- Hip strengthening exercises
- Mobility and flexibility exercises
- Gait assessment
- Exercise rehabilitation
- Self-management advice
Every treatment plan is tailored to your individual condition, lifestyle and recovery goals.
Our Approach to Hip Pain Treatment
At Kings Cross Physio, we believe healthcare should always put the patient’s wellbeing first.
Our aim is not simply to reduce pain, but to understand the cause of your problem, explain your treatment options clearly, and help you regain confidence and independence through evidence-based physiotherapy.
Yes. Physiotherapy is effective for many hip conditions, helping reduce pain, improve mobility and restore strength through personalised treatment and rehabilitation.
Hip pain can result from arthritis, muscle strains, tendon injuries, bursitis, sports injuries or overuse. A thorough assessment can help identify the underlying cause of your symptoms.
The number of sessions depends on your diagnosis, symptoms and recovery goals. Following your assessment, your physiotherapist will recommend a treatment plan tailored to your individual needs.
In many cases, remaining active with the right exercises can support recovery. Your physiotherapist will advise you on which activities are appropriate and provide exercises that are safe for your condition.
