Hip Pain Physiotherapy in Norwich
Hip pain may be felt in the groin, outer hip, buttock, or thigh and can affect walking, stairs, sleep, work, running, and getting in or out of a chair. Symptoms may relate to the joint, tendons, muscles, lower back, or how the whole leg manages load.
Which Cliniko appointment should I book?
If this is your first appointment for this concern, choose Initial MSK Physiotherapy – 45 mins (Muscle, Joint & Sports Injuries) or Initial MSK Physiotherapy – 60 mins (Muscle, Joint & Sports Injuries). If Ellie has already assessed you for this concern, choose Follow-up MSK Physiotherapy – 45 mins (Muscle, Joint & Sports Injuries), Follow-up MSK Physiotherapy – 60 mins (Muscle, Joint & Sports Injuries), or Follow-up MSK Physiotherapy – 90 mins (Muscle, Joint & Sports Injuries).
Common symptoms
- Groin, outer-hip, buttock, or upper-thigh pain.
- Stiffness after rest or reduced hip movement.
- Pain lying on one side.
- Difficulty walking, climbing stairs, running, or standing on one leg.
- Weakness or reduced confidence after injury or surgery.
How physiotherapy can help
Assessment may include your hip, lower back, pelvis, knee, walking, balance, strength, and activity pattern. Treatment may include:
- Progressive hip and lower-limb strengthening.
- Mobility and movement retraining.
- Activity and load management.
- Walking, running, or return-to-sport progression.
- Soft-tissue or myofascial release, trigger-point techniques, hip, pelvic, or spinal mobilisation, taping, acupuncture, or dry needling where appropriate.
- Rehabilitation before or after surgery in line with medical guidance.
Seek urgent assessment if
You cannot take weight after a fall, the leg appears shortened or turned, pain is severe after trauma, or the hip is hot and swollen with fever. Sudden calf swelling, chest pain, or shortness of breath needs urgent medical help.
FAQ
Can physiotherapy help hip arthritis? Yes. Strength, movement, activity planning, and weight-bearing confidence can improve function and help manage symptoms.
Is outer-hip pain bursitis? Sometimes, but tendon and load-related factors are also common. Assessment helps guide the plan.
Could hip pain come from my back? Yes. Lower-back and nerve-related symptoms can refer into the hip or leg.
Can you help me return to running? Yes, with a graded plan based on strength, symptoms, and training load.
Further information
For a clear hip assessment and rehabilitation plan, view appointments and book.