Hip Pain
Hip Pain: Causes, Treatment, and Long-Term Relief
Are you tired of only sleeping on one side at night?
What we do for people with hip pain in as little as one visit
- Feel confident walking and squatting again
- Find and fix the real root cause
- Skip the steroid shots & pain pills
It’s been a real pleasuring working with the folks at Auto-ness. I highly recommend Dr. Grayson. He helped me through a hip injury and within a couple sessions I was pain free. I really liked how he focused on long term prevention and spent the time to educate me on proper exercise form and muscle engagement.
– Jeffrey Hegarty
Is Hip Pain Disrupting Your Ability to Lift Weights, Run, Jump, Squat, Climb Stairs, Get Up From a Low Seat, Sleep, or Carry Out Your Normal Work or Home Duties?
Does this resonate with you?
- You anticipated the pain would subside in a few days or weeks, but it persists?
- You attempted remedies like heating pads, ice, and home TENS units, but they provided no relief?
- Massages offered temporary relief, but the pain returned shortly afterward?
- A doctor prescribed injections or pills based on imaging, yet the relief was short-lived?
- Past attempts at physical therapy proved ineffective?
- You considered avoiding activities that trigger pain, thinking you can endure it?
We’re Here to Help You Discover Long-Term Solutions!
Typical Hip Conditions We Address:
- Arthritis
- Labral Tears
- Joint Instability
- Hamstring Strains
- Femoroacetabular Impingement
- Hip Flexor Tendinopathy
- Iliotibial Band (IT Band) Syndrome
- Pre/Post-Op Total Hip Replacement
Common Causes:
- Impaired Mechanics: stiffness in the joint or decreased muscle flexibility leading to reduced range of motion; weakness and muscle imbalance; impaired posture
- Injury: sudden impact or load to the tissue
- Chronic Compensations: a prior injury or fear of future injury leading to avoidance of activity in specific muscle groups, causing overuse of other tissues simultaneously
Auto-Ness Physical Therapy Approach:
- Break the pain cycle through education, manual therapy, and increased tissue mobility.
- Enhance joint, muscle, and nerve mechanics during daily tasks and exercise/sport-specific activities.
- Strengthen tissues to improve overall strength, power, and endurance, ensuring preparedness for all desired demands without fear of reinjury.
Hip-Specific Treatments:
- Correct Low Back and Pelvis Posture
- Enhance Fluid Exchange/Nutrition to the Joint (specific manual techniques to open the joint space)
- Boost Gluteal and Hip Rotator Muscle Group Strength for Stability
- Enhance Tissue Mobility through Massage, Instrument-Assisted Mobilization, Cupping, Dry Needling, and Stretching
- Reduce Nerve Sensitivity (numbness, tingling, leg pain) through Specific Nerve Exercises
- Progress Plyometric and Functional Activities (jumping, running, squatting, climbing)
Key Points to Understand:
- Tissues Heal: The body is designed to repair itself, but sometimes it needs assistance to transition from the inflammatory to the recovery phase.
- True Source of Pain: Imaging results might poorly correlate with pain. Visible damage on imaging may not cause pain, and pain can occur without visible findings – often due to nervous tissue oversensitivity.
- Soreness after Exercise: While not the goal, it's not always a cause for concern. True strength gains involve micro-damage, leading to tissue recovery and increased strength.
- Return to Activities: With proper education, mechanics, and progressive loading, a return to previous or desired activities is typically achievable.
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes hip pain?
Hip pain is often caused by muscle strain, joint inflammation, overuse injuries, or mobility limitations from sports and daily activity. Many patients seek hip pain physical therapy in Scripps Ranch that includes manual therapy, sports injury rehab, and injury recovery programs to treat the root cause.
Can physical therapy help hip pain?
Yes, physical therapy can improve hip mobility, strengthen surrounding muscles, and correct movement patterns that contribute to pain. Clinics providing hip pain physical therapy in Scripps Ranch often use manual therapy and sports injury rehab to support long-term injury recovery.
What treatments help relieve hip pain?
Treatment for hip pain often includes strengthening exercises, mobility work, and hands-on therapy to restore normal joint movement. Providers specializing in hip pain physical therapy in Scripps Ranch frequently combine manual therapy, sports injury rehab, and injury recovery treatments to accelerate healing.