Hip Pain
Pain in or around the hip joint - often from joint degeneration, bursitis, or referred pain from the lower back.
About this condition
Hip pain is a broad term covering everything from osteoarthritis of the hip joint to bursitis, labral tears, and pain referred from the lower back or sacroiliac joint. It can feel like it's inside the groin, on the outer hip, or in the buttock - and identifying the actual source makes a big difference to treatment.
Common symptoms
- Pain in the groin, outer hip, or buttock
- Stiffness, especially after sitting
- Difficulty walking long distances
- Reduced range of movement in the hip
- Pain radiating down the outer thigh
Who should I see?
Our specialists who are best placed to help with hip pain.
Osteopaths are skilled at distinguishing between hip joint pathology, bursitis, and referred pain from the spine or sacroiliac joint - and treating each appropriately with hands-on techniques.
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Sports Therapy
For runners and athletes, a sports therapist will assess hip mechanics and loading patterns and address any strength or flexibility imbalances contributing to the problem.
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