Hip pain typically occurs in 3 main areas.
Groin and thigh pain are some of the most common symptoms of actual hip joint pathology. Typical causes of this can be arthritis, a cartilage tear or hip impingement.
- Pain over the outer hip – Typically pain in this area is more likely to be due to a local muscle/tendon problem or inflamed bursa (a fluid filled sac that reduces friction between muscles and bones). A lower back problem may also cause pain in this region
- Buttock pain – A hip joint problem can cause buttock pain, however a back condition or a sacroiliac joint problem are also on the list of possible causes.
- Groin pain – Usually felt in the groin area, may be felt when twisting, bending the hip or kicking.
Common Symptoms
If your hip pain is directly caused by your hip joint then your symptoms usually increase
- When walking (especially up an incline or hill)
- Getting in and out of a car
- When bending to put on socks
- Sitting cross legged.
- Kicking the ball or overstretching yourself during a kick
Treatment for your hip pain includes specialised techniques to decrease stiffness and inflammation in your hip joint and often in the lumbar spine.
These techniques include joint mobilisation (a safe and gentle form of manipulation), soft tissue massage, stretching and strengthening exercises to improve muscular imbalance and get you back to sport as soon as possible.
If you are experiencing symptoms of hip pain that is not improving despite exercise, it is time to see a physiotherapist for an assessment. Contact 360 Physio Revesby to book an appointment and rediscover your potential.
