Hip Pain
What causes hip pain?
Hip pain can be caused by a number of factors which are quite varied and dependent on the individual. Things that can influence or trigger hip pain include hip, core, lower limb and foot weakness, prolonged sitting or side-lying, crossing legs, pregnancy, carrying children or heavy items on your hip/side of your body and poor footwear choices. Pelvic floor dysfunction may also contribute towards your hip pain due to its proximity and attachment to the hip joint.
What are common hip conditions?
- Tendinopathy
- Bursitis
- Labral tear
- Degenerative changes
- Arthritis
- Hip impingement
- Muscle tears
- Snapping hip syndrome
What are some symptoms that you may experience with hip conditions?
- Pain in the hip
- Snapping of the hip
- Reduced range of motion
- Numbness
- Weakness
- Pain with movement
- Pain with prolonged postures
How can Pelvic Connections help manage hip pain?
A holistic approach will always be taken when addressing hip pain at Pelvic Connections. During your treatment you may receive education regarding your hip pain, posture and aggravating factors; range of motion and mobility exercises; graduated strengthening exercises; manual therapy and joint mobilisations; and assistance with reintegration back into your work and lifestyle. Our pelvic health physiotherapists are well equipped to manage hip pain due to their deep understanding of the pelvic floor and potential influence that it may contribute towards symptoms and recovery.
The Physiotherapists Treating General Physiotherapy
Trisha
Marissa
Kiera
Vineetha
