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Hip pain is a common condition that can affect people of all ages. It may range from mild discomfort to persistent pain that affects walking, standing, climbing stairs, sleeping, and everyday activities.
Hip pain may develop suddenly due to an injury, strain, or fall, or gradually because of arthritis, age-related changes, muscle weakness, overuse, or problems involving the hip joint and surrounding tissues. Identifying the underlying cause is important for choosing the right treatment and maintaining hip function.
Hip pain can have several possible causes, including:
Hip pain may present differently depending on its cause and severity. Common symptoms include:
A detailed evaluation is performed to identify the underlying cause of hip pain. Your specialist may assess your symptoms, walking pattern, hip movement, muscle strength, joint stability, and surrounding structures.
Depending on your symptoms and examination findings, diagnostic investigations such as X-rays, MRI, ultrasound, or other imaging tests may be recommended to evaluate the bones, cartilage, joints, muscles, tendons, and other structures of the hip.
Yes. Many causes of hip pain can be managed without surgery. Depending on the underlying condition, treatment may include medication, physiotherapy, therapeutic exercises, activity modification, weight management, and other non-surgical approaches.
Your specialist will recommend a treatment plan based on the cause and severity of your hip pain.Can physiotherapy help with hip pain?
Physiotherapy can help reduce pain, improve hip mobility, and strengthen the muscles supporting the joint. A personalized programme may include strengthening exercises, stretching, mobility exercises, balance training, and movement correction based on your condition.
Yes. Excess body weight can place additional stress on the hip joints and may contribute to pain and reduced mobility, particularly in conditions such as osteoarthritis. Maintaining a healthy weight and staying physically active with appropriate exercises can help reduce stress on the hips.
Surgery may be considered when severe or persistent hip pain does not improve with appropriate non-surgical treatment or when there is significant structural damage to the joint. The need for surgery depends on the underlying condition, severity of symptoms, functional limitations, and response to other treatments.
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