Hip pain physio Frankston
Understanding hip pain during everyday activity
What your hip assessment may include
Pain around the hip can arise from the joint, muscles or tendons, the outer-hip tissues, or be referred from the lower back or pelvis.
Ash will discuss where you feel the symptoms, how they began and what activities are limited. Assessment may include hip, back and pelvic movement, strength, walking, balance, load tolerance and relevant work or sporting tasks. Ash may also consider how the trunk, hip, knee and ankle work together.
Common questions about hip pain
When should I see a physiotherapist for hip pain?
Consider an assessment if hip pain is affecting walking, stairs, sleep, work, gym, running or sport, if it is not settling, or if you are unsure how much activity is safe.
Can hip pain come from the lower back?
Sometimes. Hip-area symptoms can arise locally or be referred from the lower back or pelvis. Ash will assess the relevant areas and explain the likely contributors.
Do I need a scan before physiotherapy?
Usually not. Ash will assess your hip first and explain whether imaging or medical review would add useful information.
Can physiotherapy help hip pain during walking or running?
Assessment can consider strength, movement, load tolerance and recent training or activity changes, followed by a graded plan toward comfortable walking or running.