We can help with: pain in hip and leg, hip muscle pain and other hip joint pain complaints.
We provide hip pain treatments for a wide range of conditions. The hip joints are an important part of the musculoskeletal ‘engine’ which keeps us moving. The hips, the pelvis and the lower back work closely together, and so we always assess and treat them all together to achieve long-lasting relief from any symptoms.
The hip joint itself, if in trouble, will be felt as pain or discomfort in the groin area. Any symptoms on the outside of the hips are usually due to tight muscles around the pelvis. Good news if this is you, as these are usually very easy to treat.
We often help runners, gym goers and other athletes with hip issues, as the hips can be subject to a lot of strain in certain sports and on certain machines over at the gym.
If the pain has been ongoing for a while we may suspect arthritis. This can be genetic, or caused by previous injuries, accidents, or mechanical imbalances such as rotated or misshapen hips or knees, or leg-length differences.
To find the root cause of symptoms and exactly which structures are affected, we first note all the details about how symptoms came about, what it feels like, timing, daily pattern, aggravating and relieving factors.
We also ask about any issues with your spine and the rest of the lower limb joints, your health in general, and any significant events in the past such as accidents or surgery.
We then observe the hips, stationary and in motion, and may perform special orthopaedic tests. We also assess the rest of the lower limbs, pelvis and spine, as often the whole body’s posture can contribute to symptoms. We note any restrictions or pain, and any asymmetry.
Once we have established our working diagnosis we will always take time to explain to you what we found, and let you know how we can help, and whether we need to make any referrals.
We then use specific massage, mobilisation and stretching techniques to improve the flexibility in joints and muscles, relieve tension, improve freedom of movement and mechanics, and ensure good circulation for effective recovery.
Where appropriate, we also use sports taping to support the injured area as it heals and provide additional stability during the recovery phase.
During the session, we will also provide advice on exercise, posture and other techniques to aid fast recovery and maintain the treatment results.
These are some of the most common techniques and exercises we prescribe for knee injuries or pain:
