Hip Pain

Why Hip Pain Happens

Hip pain often isn’t “just the hip.”

It commonly involves:

1. Mobility restrictions (hip capsule or surrounding muscles)

2. Strength deficits in glutes and deep stabilizers

3. Overload from running or lifting volume spikes

4. Pelvic control issues

5. Low back or SI joint contribution

Our job is to determine whether the problem is:

• True hip joint irritation

• Tendon overload

• Referred pain

• Or a movement coordination issue

Then we treat the actual cause — not just the symptom location.

Conditions We Treat 

Hip Impingement (FAI)

Pain in the front of the hip with squatting, sitting, or deep bending often relates to impingement. We improve joint control, load tolerance, and movement strategy.

Labral Tear (Non-Surgical & Post-Op)

Many labral tears respond well to structured strengthening and motor control training. If surgery was required, we guide a progressive rehab plan safely.

Hip Bursitis (Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome)

Lateral hip pain when lying on your side or walking often involves glute tendon overload — not just inflammation. Strength progression is key.

Gluteal Tendinopathy

We restore tendon capacity gradually, reducing flare-ups while building resilience.

Hip Flexor Strain

Common in runners and athletes. We address load management and progressive strength.

Hip Pain During Running

We analyze:

• Stride mechanics

• Cadence

• Load tolerance

• Strength imbalances

What Makes Our Hip Rehab Different?

1. Full Lower-Body Assessment

We evaluate:

• Hip mobility

• Single-leg strength

• Pelvic control

• Glute activation

• Core stability

• Running or lifting mechanics (if relevant)

2. Progressive Strength Focus

Hip pain often persists when strength isn’t rebuilt.

We emphasize:

• Heavy glute strengthening (when appropriate)

• Single-leg loading

• Controlled tempo work

• Gradual exposure to sport/lifting

3. Real-World Integration

Your rehab isn’t isolated exercises.

We integrate:

• Squats and hinges

• Running progression (if applicable)

• Functional lifting

• Sport-specific movement

Hip Pain Timeline: What to Expect

Many patients feel noticeable improvement within 2–4 weeks.

Typical progression:

Week 1–2:

• Reduce irritation

• Restore comfortable range of motion

Week 3–6:

• Build strength

• Improve tolerance to daily movement

Week 6–10+:

• Return to higher-level activity

• Reduce recurrence risk

Chronic cases may require longer structured loading progressions.

When to See a Physical Therapist for Hip Pain

Consider PT if:

• Pain lasts more than 2 weeks

• Hip pain wakes you at night

• Sitting longer than 30–60 minutes worsens pain

• Running or lifting triggers symptoms

• You feel clicking or catching in the hip

• You’ve tried rest and stretching without improvement

Seek medical evaluation urgently if:

• Sudden severe pain after trauma

• Inability to bear weight

• Fever or unexplained severe pain

• Significant weakness or numbness

FAQ 

Can physical therapy fix hip impingement?
Often yes. Structured strengthening and movement retraining significantly reduce symptoms in many cases.

How long does hip pain PT take?
Most cases improve in 6–10 weeks. Chronic tendon issues may require longer progression.

Is hip pain coming from my back?
Sometimes. We screen for lumbar spine contribution during evaluation.

Can I keep running with hip pain?
In many cases, yes — with load modification and strength support.

Do labral tears always require surgery?
No. Many respond well to structured rehab before considering surgical options.