Hip pain is a common issue with various potential causes. Often, patients report hip pain that actually originates from other areas, such as a hernia or groin injury. Although the hip is a robust joint capable of enduring repeated motion, hip injuries can have significant effects because nearly all body movements involve the hip joint.

Cartilage in the hip can wear down, tendons can become overused, muscles can fatigue, and the hip bone can fracture from falls or similar injuries. Pain felt on the outside of the hip, buttock, or thigh is often due to injuries involving tendons, ligaments, and muscles in the hip region. Dysfunction in the sacroiliac joint (SI joint) can also cause pain in the lower back, buttock, hip, or even legs, resembling the pain of sciatica.

Common Hip Injuries that Benefit from Physical Therapy

1. Hip Labral Tear
2. Hip Osteoarthritis
3. Hip Bursitis (Trochanteric Bursitis)
4. Hip Flexor Strain
5. Gluteal Tendinopathy
6. Hip Impingement (Femoroacetabular Impingement – FAI)
7. Hip Fractures
8. Hip Dislocation
9. Snapping Hip Syndrome
10. Piriformis Syndrome
11. Hip Pointer (Iliac Crest Contusion)
12. Groin Strain (Adductor Strain)
13. Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
14. Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease
15. Hip Dysplasia
16. Sciatica
17. Avascular Necrosis (AVN)
18. Muscle Strain (e.g., hamstring, quadriceps)
19. Tendinitis (e.g., iliopsoas tendinitis)
20. Stress Fractures
21. Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
22. Osteitis Pubis
23. Total Hip Replacement (Post-Surgical Rehabilitation)

Each condition requires a tailored approach to rehabilitation to address the unique impairments and functional limitations of the individual. Schedule an appointment at Matter Rehabilitation to begin physical therapy and start your recovery journey.