The hip plays a key role in nearly all weight-bearing movement, from walking and running to sitting and lifting. Because of this, it is exposed to significant load throughout daily life, sport, and work.
Hip pain can develop suddenly following an injury, or gradually over time due to movement patterns, muscle imbalance, or repetitive strain. It may present as pain in the groin, side of the hip, or buttock, often impacting activities such as walking, sitting, sleeping, or exercise.
Maintaining good hip strength, mobility, and control is essential for long-term joint health and overall movement function.
At Physio Mechanics, we assess how your hip is functioning in the context of your whole body, including your lower back, pelvis, and lower limb alignment. This allows us to identify contributing factors such as strength deficits, movement patterns, and load distribution.
Treatment is hands-on and may include joint mobilisation, soft tissue therapy, and targeted techniques such as dry needling or cupping where clinically appropriate to reduce pain and restore movement. This is combined with a progressive rehabilitation programme focused on strength, control, and long-term joint support.
Where appropriate, we may also incorporate biomechanical assessment, orthotic support, or exercise-based classes such as Pilates to optimise your outcome. Our goal is to improve your function, reduce pain, and support long-term joint health.
Hip osteoarthritis involves gradual changes to the joint surfaces over time and can lead to stiffness, reduced movement, and pain, often felt in the groin or thigh.
Early management with physiotherapy can significantly improve symptoms, maintain mobility, and support long-term joint health, often delaying or reducing the need for more invasive treatment.
A very common condition presenting as pain on the outside of the hip, often aggravated by lying on the side, walking, or prolonged standing.
This condition is often related to overload or poor load distribution through the hip. Treatment focuses on reducing irritation and progressively strengthening the gluteal muscles to improve support and function.
Pain at the front of the hip or groin can occur when structures within the joint become compressed or irritated, particularly with movements such as deep squatting, sitting, or twisting.
Physiotherapy helps by improving movement patterns, restoring joint mobility, and building strength to reduce stress on the joint.
Strain or overload of the muscles around the hip, including the glutes or hip flexors, can occur with sudden activity or increased training load.
This may present as localised pain, weakness, or difficulty with movement. Treatment focuses on restoring muscle function and gradually returning to full activity.
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