Injuries & Conditions

Hip Pain

Hip pain can stem from a variety of causes - ranging from joint degeneration and muscle strain to poor movement patterns or overuse. We take a comprehensive approach to assessment and treatment, focusing not just on relieving your symptoms but also on restoring long-term mobility and strength. Whether your pain is recent or something you've been managing for years, we’ll help you understand what’s going on and guide you toward lasting relief.

Whether it’s a dull ache in your groin, sharp pain on the side of your hip, or stiffness that limits your ability to walk or sleep comfortably, hip pain can have a huge impact on your day-to-day life. The good news? You don’t have to put up with it.

At Midland Physiotherapy, we’ve helped hundreds of people recover from hip pain with a combination of hands-on treatment, tailored rehabilitation, and expert advice. Our goal is simple: to help you move better, feel stronger, and get back to doing what you love.

Understanding Hip Pain

Hip pain is a common issue that affects people of all ages and activity levels. It can present as discomfort in the groin, outer hip, buttock, or even radiate down the leg. The pain may be sharp, dull, constant, or brought on by specific movements like walking, getting up from a chair, or lying on the affected side.

There are many possible causes of hip pain, including joint problems, soft tissue irritation, or referred pain from the lower back or pelvis.

Some of the most frequent hip conditions we treat include:

• Hip osteoarthritis
• Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS)
• Labral tears
• Tendinopathies
• Referred pain

Getting an accurate diagnosis is the key to effective treatment and recovery.

Why Early Treatment Matters

Early treatment for hip pain can make a big difference to your recovery. Ignoring symptoms or hoping they’ll resolve on their own can lead to more serious issues, including:

• Reduced mobility
• Muscle weakness and imbalance
• Difficulty walking, sleeping, or exercising
• Compensation patterns affecting the spine, knee, or ankle

We often see patients who have been struggling with hip pain for months, or even years before seeking help. The good news is, with the right treatment plan, most people experience significant improvement in a relatively short time.

How We Treat Shoulder Pain

Your knee is a complex joint, and we take a thorough, personalised approach to understanding what’s causing your symptoms. After a full clinical assessment, we’ll create a tailored treatment plan based on your condition, lifestyle, and goals.

Treatment may include:

• Manual Therapy – Targeted, hands-on techniques to reduce stiffness in the hip joint, release tight muscles, and improve range of motion in the pelvis and surrounding tissues

• Sports Massage – Helps relieve tight or overworked hip and gluteal muscles that may be contributing to poor movement patterns or overloading the joint

• Kinesiology Taping – Supportive taping techniques can help offload pressure from irritated tendons or bursae, improve movement, and reduce discomfort during walking or activity

• Exercise rehabilitation – Structured, progressive strengthening and mobility programmes designed to restore hip stability, correct muscle imbalances, and prevent recurrence – all tailored to your goals, fitness level, and stage of recovery

• Postural and Biomechanical assessment – We assess how your pelvis, spine, knees, and feet interact with your hip movement and loading. Based on this, we provide advice or corrective exercises to support long-term improvements in alignment and function

• Education and self-care guidance – You’ll gain a clear understanding of your condition and how to manage it between sessions. We’ll help you modify aggravating activities, improve sleep positions, and develop movement habits that promote healing

• Electrotherapy – Modalities such as ultrasound, TENS, or interferential therapy may be used to ease pain, reduce inflammation, and support tissue healing in both acute and chronic hip conditions

• Shockwave Therapy – A non-invasive treatment that uses acoustic waves to promote healing in persistent tendon or bursa-related pain – particularly useful in cases of gluteal tendinopathy or trochanteric bursitis

Take the Next Step Towards Recovery

If hip pain is affecting your movement, sleep, or daily activities, we’re here to help. Whether your pain is sharp, dull, recent, or long-standing - our expert physiotherapists will work with you to get you back to doing what matters to you.

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