Peacock Pain & Injury Clinic

Hip Pain

Understanding Hip Pain

Hip pain is a common issue that can greatly impact your mobility and quality of life. Whether due to injury, overuse, or an underlying medical condition, hip pain can limit your ability to walk, sit, and perform daily activities.

At our clinic, we specialise in diagnosing and treating hip pain to help you regain movement and live pain-free.

Types of hip pain

Acute Hip Pain: Sudden onset of pain, often due to injury or trauma.
Chronic Hip Pain: Persistent pain lasting longer than three months, requiring ongoing management.
Referred Hip Pain: Pain originating from another part of the body, such as the lower back, but felt in the hip.
Hip Joint Pain: Pain specifically associated with the hip joint itself.

Common Causes

Injury (muscle strain, cartilage or fractures)
Overuse and repetitive movements
Muscular imbalances or weaknesses
Autoimmune Condition e.g. rheumatoid arthritis
Degenerative diseases e.g. osteoarthritis

Symptoms

Sharp or Dull Pain: Ranges from intense, stabbing pain to a continuous, dull ache in the hip.
Limited Range of Motion: Difficulty moving the hip or leg.
Swelling and Tenderness: Inflammation and sensitivity around the hip joint.
Stiffness: Reduced flexibility and difficulty in moving after periods of inactivity.
Pain Radiating to the Leg: Discomfort extending from the hip down to the thigh or knee.

Treatment

Hands-on therapy:

joint mobilisations,
soft tissue techniques (such as massage, trigger point therapy, soft tissue release).

Personalised rehabilitation exercises:

areas you specifically need to strengthen or stretch
improving muscle and joint control
sport-specific training

Acupuncture / dry needling
Postural and ergonomic advice

Common Conditions

Osteoarthritis / Rheumatoid arthritis
Hip Bursitis
Hip Labral Tear
Hip Fracture
Tendinitis
Hip Impingement (Femoroacetabular Impingement)
Sciatica
Piriformis Syndrome

Hip Pain

Understanding Hip Pain

Types of hip pain

Common Causes

Symptoms

Treatment

Common Conditions

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