
Symptoms of Hip Pain
Hip pain often differs from person to person, but common symptoms we see include:
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Pain or stiffness in the hip, groin, buttock or outer thigh
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Discomfort when sitting, walking or standing for long periods
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Reduced range of movement or a feeling of tightness
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Pain that worsens with activity or after rest
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Difficulty sleeping on the affected side
For many people, symptoms fluctuate or linger, leading to uncertainty about how much movement is safe and whether things will improve without intervention. Our home physiotherapy service around Canning Town and East London can help.
How Physiotherapy Helps Hip Pain
A step-by-step guide to reduce pain and restore active lifestyle
Physiotherapy focuses on restoring efficient movement, improving muscle imbalances and reducing strain through the hip and surrounding areas. With our bespoke approach, you can expect:
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Reduce pain and irritation in the hip
Improve hip mobility and flexibility
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Strengthen supporting muscles around the hip and core
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Move with full confidence during walking, stairs and exercises
Sleep more comfortably and move with less restriction


What to Expect From Your Session
This session is entirely dedicated to understanding you. A whole-body approach will be used to uncover the root cause of your pain or limitations, ensuring that we’re not just chasing symptoms, but creating a long-term solution. Here's what you can expect in your first session:​
Hip Conditions We Treat
Gluteal Tendinopathy (or Hip Bursitis)
An overuse injury of the tendons on the outside of the hip, particularly the gluteus medius/minimus. Symptoms often present as pain when lying on your side, standing/sitting for prolonged periods and walking.
Hip Labral Tear
Damage to the cartilage ring (labrum) that lines the hip socket. Can be caused by trauma, sports, or repetitive movements, and may occur with structural issues like hip impingement. This leads to sharp groin pain and clicking sensation.
Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)
A mechanical issue where the bones of the hip joint don’t fit together perfectly, causing abnormal contact and wearing down the joint. Individuals may present with pinching pain with squatting and prolonged sitting.
Hip Osteoarthritis
A degenerative condition where the cartilage cushioning the hip joint wears down over time, leading to stiffness, inflammation and pain, especially with walking, prolonged sitting, or first thing in the morning.
Referred Pain from Low Back
Sometimes what feels like hip pain actually originates from the lower back or sacroiliac joint. Nerves from the spine can refer pain to the buttock, groin, or thigh.
