Hip Pain
If you’re living with bad hips, they’re painful, they’re stiff or they ache – it’s very easy to think that it’s just something that comes with age, it’s a bit of wear and tear, or that it’s nothing, and it’ll go away on its own.
Unfortunately, that’s often not true – and continuing the same activities without treatment can unknowingly add stress to your hips, increasing your pain. You may be told that you need to consider surgery or an expensive hip replacement. While this is unavoidable in some cases, it doesn’t have to be your first move.
Hip Pain Causes
Getting to the bottom of what’s bothering your hip is key to creating the best treatment plan for you. In addition to pain, here are some other indications you might have an issue with your hip:
- Pain in the groin area (hip joint)
- Feferred pain to the thigh and knee
- Limping
- Stiffness
- Reduced range of motion
Here are the causes of some common hip issues:
Hip Fractures
A break in the upper portion of the femur where it meets the hip bone (pelvis). Hip injuries can occur in people of all ages ranging from athletes who participate in a lot of sports to those of older age due to weakness in muscles and more fragile bones.
Labral Tear
An injury to the tissue that holds the ball and socket parts of the hip together. Unfortunately this results in pain, reduced range of motion and what some describe as hip locking.
Pinched Nerve
This is commonly described as feeling like a dull ache or burning pain in the hip, thigh or groin and may extend down the leg.
Post-Partum Hip Pain
A common issue for new moms, happens because the muscles surrounding the pelvis get out of balance during pregnancy.
Hip Conditions We Treat
At PRO Therapy, we specialize in treating a wide range of hip conditions. Click the dropdowns on the right for more information pertaining to each condition.
Here’s a more complete list. If you aren’t sure what’s causing your knee pain, give us a call!
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Difficulty Walking
- Hip Fracture
- Hip Replacement Surgery Rehab
- Instability
- Piriformis Syndrome
- Poor Balance
- Risk of Falling
- Sports Hernia
Bursitis
A painful condition that affects the small, fluid-filled sacs that cushion the bones, tendons and muscles near your joints.
Arthritis
There are several types of hip arthritis, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and post-traumatic arthritis.
Hip Impingement
A common cause of hip and groin pain. It occurs when the bones of the hip joint don’t fit together properly, causing friction and abnormal wear and tear.
Hip Strain/Sprain
A hip sprain is an injury to the ligaments that support the hip, while a hip strain is an injury to the muscles and tendons that support the hip. Both injuries can occur when the hip is stretched or torn beyond its limit.
Labrum Tear
An injury to the cartilage tissue that lines the hip socket and holds the hip’s ball and socket together.
Hip Pain Treatment Techniques
Our physical therapists, all fully licensed Doctors of Physical Therapy, use a range of techniques to relieve your hip pain and restore mobility, including:
Manual Therapy
Joint mobilization
We use gentle movements to restore normal joint mechanics and reduce stiffness.
Soft tissue mobilization
We also use techniques like massage and myofascial release to release tension in muscles and fascia.
Trigger point therapy
We provide targeted pressure to alleviate muscle tension and improve function.
Hip Treatment Techniques
Dry needling/electrical stimulation
Using needles and electrical impulses to release knotted muscles or trigger points.
Kinesiotaping
Application of specialized elastic tape to support and stabilize muscles and joints.
Graston Technique
Using stainless steel instruments to work out tight spots and scar tissue.
Therapeutic Interventions
Custom Rehab Programs
We’ll whip up a personalized rehab program to strengthen the muscle supporting the knee, improve your flexibility, and provide more stability.
Gait Training
We focus on improving walking mechanics, balance, and coordination.
Functional Training
We pay special attention to simulating real-life movements to improve overall function and performance.
Activity modification and return to sport
We help you carefully and gradually progress your activity level to reduce the risk of re-injury.
Custom Orthotics
Sometimes we recommend shoe inserts for support and alignment.
Unsure if physical therapy or PRO Therapy is right for you? Book a complimentary phone call with one of our doctor’s of physical therapy.
Don’t Let Hip Pain Dictate Your Life
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The PRO Therapy Difference
What sets us apart? It’s our team of dedicated physical therapists who specialize in uncovering the root causes of your hip pain, not just masking the symptoms. Instead of quick fixes that might be recommended by other types of providers, like pain medications, injections or unnecessary surgical interventions, we’re committed to providing you with:
Root Cause Exploration
We’re not satisfied until we’ve delved deep to uncover the underlying source of your knee issues.
Energizing Solutions
Chronic pain can drain your energy, but we’re here to help you regain your vitality.
Surgery Alternatives
Whenever possible, we explore non-invasive options to help you avoid surgery.
Enhanced Mobility
Say goodbye to braces—our goal is to boost your joint flexibility, range of motion, and balance for confident, brace-free movement.
Rapid Relief
Within just a few sessions, we’re able to ease your pain and stiffness.
Injury Prevention
Armed with valuable strategies, we equip you to prevent both further and future knee injuries.
Lifestyle Restoration
Whether it’s returning to your favorite activities or rejoining the sports field with family and friends, we’re dedicated to restoring your lifestyle to its fullest potential.
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