Hip Pain
What is Hip Pain?
Hip pain can affect people of all ages and may develop gradually over time or occur suddenly following an injury. The hip plays a vital role in walking, running, balance and overall movement, meaning pain in this area can significantly impact daily activities and quality of life.
Common Causes of Hip Pain
Common causes of hip pain include:
- Tendinopathies and tendon injuries
- Muscle strains and soft tissue injuries
- Hip bursitis
- Osteoarthritis
- Joint stiffness and dysfunction
- Sporting injuries
- Biomechanical and gait abnormalities
- Lower back or pelvic conditions referring pain into the hip
- Overuse and repetitive loading injuries
Symptoms of Hip Pain
Symptoms may include:
- Pain in the hip, groin, buttock or outer thigh
- Stiffness and reduced mobility
- Difficulty walking, running or climbing stairs
- Pain when standing after prolonged sitting
- Weakness or instability
- Pain during sport or exercise
- Reduced function and activity tolerance
Treatment Options
At Podiatry Medics, assessment and management may include:
- Comprehensive biomechanical and movement assessment
- VALD assessment technology for objective strength and functional testing
- K-Laser therapy to assist pain management and tissue healing
- Shockwave therapy where appropriate
- Clinical myotherapy techniques and soft tissue treatment
- Joint mobilisation and manipulation (FMT) where indicated
- Dry needling therapy
- Exercise rehabilitation and strengthening programs
- Footwear assessment and recommendations
- Orthotics where lower-limb biomechanics contribute to symptoms
- Taping and support techniques
- Return-to-work and return-to-sport planning
- Referral for imaging or specialist review when required
At Podiatry Medics, Dr Larry combines his qualifications in Podiatry, Clinical Myotherapy and Exercise & Sports Science to assess not only the hip itself, but also how the feet, ankles, knees, pelvis and lower back may be contributing to your symptoms.
Early assessment and treatment can help reduce pain, restore movement and get you back to the activities you enjoy.
Why Choose Podiatry Medics?
At Podiatry Medics, we focus on identifying the cause of pain and creating practical treatment plans to support movement and long-term results.
No referral required.