Hip Pain

Hip Pain Physiotherapy & Myotherapy in Kilsyth

At Physio Elements, our clinicians use evidence-based assessment and treatment techniques to identify the underlying cause of hip pain and develop personalised rehabilitation programs designed to support long-term recovery. Hip pain can affect people of all ages and activity levels, from athletes and runners to office workers and older adults. Whether your pain developed suddenly or
gradually over time, identifying the underlying cause is important for long-term recovery. Hip pain may present as discomfort in the front of the hip, side of the hip, groin, buttock, or upper thigh. It can affect walking, sitting, sleeping, exercise, work, and everyday movement. Our team focuses on reducing pain, improving movement, restoring strength, and helping you return to normal activities safely.

What are Common Causes of Hip Pain?

Hip pain can develop from muscles, tendons, joints, cartilage, nerves, or surrounding structures.
Some of the most common causes include:

  • Gluteal tendinopathy
  • Hip bursitis
  • Muscle strains
  • Hip joint stiffness
  • Arthritis
  • Labral irritation
  • Hip impingement (FAI)
  • Lower back referral pain
  • Sciatica-related symptoms
  • Postural dysfunction
  • Overuse injuries
  • Sporting injuries
  • Tendon irritation
  • Weakness or instability around the hip and pelvis

Because multiple structures can cause similar symptoms, an accurate assessment is important to guide appropriate treatment.

What Are Common Hip Pain Conditions Treated at Physio Elements?

At Physio Elements, we commonly assess and treat a wide range of hip-related conditions affecting muscles, tendons, joints, and surrounding structures. Some of the most common hip conditions we treat include:

Hip pain can sometimes originate from surrounding areas such as the lower back, pelvis, or sacroiliac joint, which is why a thorough assessment is important for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. Our physiotherapy and myotherapy treatments aim to reduce pain, improve movement, restore strength, and help patients return to normal daily activities, work, exercise, and sport.

What are the Common Symptoms of Hip Pain?

Hip pain symptoms can vary depending on the underlying condition. Common symptoms may include:

  • Pain in the groin or front of the hip
  • Pain on the outside of the hip
  • Buttock pain
  • Stiffness when walking or standing
  • Pain when sleeping on one side
  • Reduced mobility
  • Clicking or catching sensations
  • Pain during sport or exercise
  • Difficulty climbing stairs
  • Pain after prolonged sitting
  • Weakness around the hip or pelvis

Some hip conditions may also cause referred pain into the thigh, knee, or lower back.

What is the Hip Pain Treatment?

Treatment for hip pain depends on the cause, severity, and duration of symptoms. At Physio Elements, treatment may include:

  • Comprehensive physical assessment
  • Movement analysis
  • Exercise rehabilitation
  • Strengthening programs
  • Mobility exercises
  • Load management
  • Dry needling
  • Joint mobilisation
  • Education and activity modification
  • Return-to-sport rehabilitation

Physiotherapy aims to address both the symptoms and the underlying contributing factors to reduce recurrence.

Myotherapy for Hip Pain

Myotherapy focuses heavily on muscular tension, soft tissue dysfunction, and movement-related pain. Treatment may include:

  • Soft tissue massage
  • Trigger point therapy
  • Dry needling
  • Myofascial release
  • Cupping therapy
  • Muscle release techniques
  • Stretching techniques
  • Mobility work
  • Postural assessment

Myotherapy can help reduce muscular tension, improve movement, and relieve pain associated with overloaded or tight muscles around the hips and pelvis.

Hip Pain in Athletes & Active Individuals

Hip pain is common in runners, dancers, gym-goers, footballers, and active individuals due to the high physical demands placed on the hips and pelvis. Our team has experience treating activity-related hip pain and focuses on helping patients:

  • Reduce pain during activity
  • Improve movement efficiency
  • Increase hip strength and stability
  • Improve flexibility and control
  • Manage training loads
  • Return to sport safely
  • Reduce recurrence risk

We aim to not only relieve symptoms but also optimise long-term movement and performance.

When Should You Seek Treatment for Hip Pain?

You should consider professional assessment if you experience:

  • Persistent hip pain
  • Pain that is worsening
  • Difficulty walking or exercising
  • Pain affecting sleep
  • Reduced hip mobility
  • Recurring injuries
  • Clicking, locking, or instability
  • Pain that has not improved with rest
  • Groin pain during activity
  • Ongoing stiffness or weakness

Early treatment may help prevent symptoms from becoming more chronic or limiting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Hip Pain Treatment in Kilsyth

At Physio Elements, we provide personalised physiotherapy and myotherapy treatment for hip pain, helping patients improve movement, reduce pain, and return to daily activities, work, exercise, and sport.

Whether your symptoms are recent or ongoing, our team can help guide your recovery with evidence-based treatment and rehabilitation.

We provide lower back physiotherapy treatment for people in Kilsyth and surrounding suburbs including Montrose, Mooroolbark, Croydon, and Bayswater. Call us on 03 9729 7777 or send us an email enquiry.

Reviewed by Debbie Malapit, Physiotherapist -Bachelor of Physiotherapy

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