Hip pain can make everyday activities like walking, climbing stairs, or sitting for long periods uncomfortable. Common conditions such as arthritis, labral tears, bursitis, tendonitis, and femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) are often the cause, but the good news is that these orthopedic conditions can be treated with physical therapy. Learn how our therapy services can help you feel better and move with ease!
Hip Arthritis
Hip arthritis can lead to pain, stiffness, and limited mobility in the joint. This condition can develop gradually over time or from inflammatory conditions, causing discomfort during movements like walking or standing.
How Bodyworks Physical Therapy Can Help with Hip Arthritis:
- Joint Mobility Exercises: We use gentle, effective exercises to improve your range of motion and reduce stiffness, making movement easier and more comfortable.
- Strengthening Programs: Targeted exercises strengthen the muscles around your hip, offering better support and reducing stress on the joint.
- Joint Protection Techniques: We teach you ways to protect and care for your hip during daily activities so you can stay active and pain-free.
Hip Bursitis
Hip bursitis occurs when the fluid-filled sacs that cushion the hip joint become irritated, often due to repetitive movements or prolonged pressure. This condition can cause pain and tenderness in the outer hip area.
How Bodyworks Physical Therapy Can Help with Hip Bursitis:
- Manual Therapy: We use hands-on techniques to reduce pain and inflammation, restoring comfort and mobility.
- Strength and Flexibility Exercises: Our exercises help strengthen the muscles around your hip while maintaining flexibility, providing better support and reducing discomfort.
- Activity Modifications: We work with you to adjust your daily activities, helping to relieve pressure on the hip while still allowing you to stay active.
Labral Tears
A labral tear is an injury to the cartilage in the hip joint, often caused by twisting or high-impact activities. This can result in pain, a clicking sensation, or difficulty with weight-bearing activities.
How Bodyworks Physical Therapy Can Help with Labral Tears:
- Strengthening Exercises: We focus on strengthening the muscles surrounding the hip, helping stabilize the joint and support the labrum.
- Range of Motion Exercises: Gentle exercises improve flexibility and reduce stiffness, allowing for smoother, pain-free movement.
- Rehabilitation Programs: We create customized rehabilitation plans to help you return to your normal activities and restore hip function.
Hip Tendonitis
Hip tendonitis occurs when the tendons in the hip become irritated, often due to overuse or repetitive movements. It can cause discomfort, especially during activities like running or climbing stairs.
How Bodyworks Physical Therapy Can Help with Hip Tendonitis:
- Progressive Loading: We use targeted exercises to gradually strengthen the affected tendons, helping them heal and reduce pain.
- Stretching and Flexibility: Stretching exercises help restore balance and flexibility in the hip muscles, improving mobility and reducing tension.
- Activity Modifications: We guide you through adjusting your activities to allow the tendon to heal while helping you remain active.
Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)
FAI occurs when there is abnormal contact between the ball (femoral head) and the socket (acetabulum) of the hip joint. This can lead to pain, especially with movements like squatting or twisting. Over time, it may cause damage to the cartilage or labrum.
How Bodyworks Physical Therapy Can Help with FAI:
- Strengthening Exercises: We help strengthen the muscles around the hip, improving stability and reducing abnormal joint contact.
- Stretching and Mobility: Specific stretches help improve hip flexibility and reduce restrictions that may contribute to pain.
- Movement Retraining: We teach you how to move in ways that protect your hip joint, minimizing pain and preventing further irritation.
Why Choose Bodyworks Physical Therapy to Help Relieve Hip Pain?
At Bodyworks, we focus on providing personalized care to help you relieve pain, improve mobility, and get back to enjoying your daily activities. If hip pain is limiting your life, request an appointment with us to begin your recovery!
Stay active and healthy,
The Bodyworks Physical Therapy Team