hip conditions
hip conditions
Hip pain is common and can originate from several structures around the joint
What?
Assessment
Treatment
FAQs
general hip pain
What causes hip pain?
The location of your pain often gives clues about the underlying problem:
Groin pain: joint cartilage, labrum or hip flexor
Outer hip pain: bursitis or gluteal tendon issues
Buttock pain: deep gluteal muscles or lumbar referral
Front-of-thigh pain: hip joint or muscular overload
general hip pain
How hip pain is assessed
During the assessment, we explore the onset of pain, activity pattern and functional limitations.
Clinical examination identifies whether symptoms arise from the joint, tendons, bursa, or spine.
X-ray or MRI may be arranged if needed.
Input from the wider MDT — especially physiotherapy — supports diagnosis and recovery.
general hip pain
Treatment options
Physiotherapy focusing on strength, mobility and biomechanics
Load modification and activity changes
Medication
Shockwave therapy (in suitable tendon problems)
Injections
Referral for specialist surgical assessment where structural hip problems require correction (e.g., FAI, labral repair, PAO)
general hip pain