MSK Physiotherapy
Hip Pain
Sudden or gradual hip pain from gluteal tendinopathy, osteoarthritis, bursitis, impingement, labral tears and more.
Hip pain can affect people of all ages and may develop following a sporting injury, repetitive activity or gradually over time due to age-related changes. Because pain around the hip can originate from several different structures, a thorough assessment is essential to determine the source of your symptoms and guide the most effective treatment.
Common causes
- Gluteal TendinopathyIrritation of the gluteal tendons, commonly causing pain on the outside of the hip, particularly when walking, climbing stairs or lying on your side.
- Hip OsteoarthritisWear and tear of the hip joint that can lead to pain, stiffness and reduced mobility.
- Hip BursitisInflammation of the bursa around the hip, often causing pain on the outside of the hip with walking or lying on the affected side.
- Hip Impingement (FAI)Abnormal contact between the hip bones that may cause groin pain, stiffness and reduced movement.
- Labral TearsInjury to the cartilage surrounding the hip socket, which can cause pain, clicking or feelings of instability.
- Muscle StrainsInjury to the muscles around the hip or groin.
- Hamstring TendinopathyIrritation of the hamstring tendon where it attaches near the sitting bone, causing pain during sitting, running or bending.
- Hip Flexor TendinopathyIrritation of the front hip muscles or tendons, often associated with running, kicking and repetitive lifting.
- Referred PainSometimes hip pain originates from the lower back or pelvis rather than the hip joint itself.
Assessment & treatment
No two cases of hip pain are the same. Your physiotherapist will complete a comprehensive assessment to determine the cause of your pain and create a treatment plan tailored to your goals, lifestyle and activity level.
Assessment may include:
- 1Discussing your symptoms, medical history and goals
- 2Assessing your walking pattern, hip movement, strength and function
- 3Performing clinical tests to identify the structures involved
- 4Reviewing any X-rays, ultrasound or MRI scans where appropriate
Treatment may include:
- Education about your condition and recovery
- Personalised exercise and strengthening programs
- Hands-on therapy, including joint mobilisation, dry needling and soft tissue techniques
- Shockwave therapy for suitable tendon-related conditions
- Activity modification and load management
- Balance and movement retraining
- Rehabilitation to help you return to work, sport and the activities you enjoy
How Simba Health treats Hip Pain
Our msk physiotherapy clinicians assess the cause of your symptoms and build a personalised, evidence-based plan to treat Hip Pain. With no GP referral required and initial appointments from $99, you can start care quickly at a clinic near you.
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Frequently asked questions
No. You can book msk physiotherapy directly at Simba Health with no GP referral, so you can start treatment for Hip Pain without delay. Initial appointments start from $99. A referral may still help if you're claiming under a care plan.
Hip Pain is treated under our msk physiotherapy service, with initial consultations from $99 and lower follow-up fees. We keep our pricing transparent so you know what to expect before your appointment.
Our msk physiotherapy clinicians assess the underlying cause of your symptoms, then build a personalised, evidence-based treatment plan for Hip Pain. Many people start to notice improvement once the right plan is underway.
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