NORTHERN BEACHES
HIP PAIN & INJURY
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Expert support for hip injury and pain – personalised physiotherapy to reduce discomfort, improve movement, restore strength for everyday life
HIP INJURIES
Hip pain can affect people of all ages and activity levels — from athletes and active individuals to those experiencing discomfort from prolonged sitting, walking, or age-related degeneration. As one of the largest and most powerful joints in the body, the hip plays a central role in almost every movement involving the lower body. When it’s not functioning well, it can lead to pain, stiffness, weakness, and even referred discomfort in the lower back, groin, or knee.
At Back to Health Physiotherapy, we treat a wide range of hip conditions — whether caused by sport, overuse, postural issues, or age-related changes. Our physiotherapists take a whole-body approach to assessment, looking closely at your movement, strength, alignment, gait, and biomechanics to identify the true source of the problem.
Treatment is tailored to your specific condition and goals, and may include hands-on manual therapy, strength and mobility exercises, muscle activation and control training, dry needling, education, and gait retraining. We also address contributing factors like poor posture, weak core or glute muscles, and lifestyle habits that may be affecting your recovery.
CONDITIONS WE TREAT
‣ Hip impingement (FAI – femoroacetabular impingement)
‣ Hip osteoarthritis
‣ Gluteal tendinopathy
‣ Labral tears
‣ Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS)
‣ Hip bursitis
‣ Hip flexor strain or tightness
‣ Sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction
‣ Piriformis syndrome
‣ Snapping hip syndrome
‣ Post-surgical rehabilitation (e.g. hip replacement, arthroscopy)
Frequently Asked Questions
Hip pain often develops gradually rather than from a single event. It can be caused by muscle tightness, arthritis, bursitis, or irritation of the tendons around the hip joint. Sometimes, the pain even comes from the lower back or pelvis.
A physiotherapist can assess where the pain is really coming from and guide you toward lasting relief.
Not necessarily. While wear and tear can contribute, hip pain is not something you just have to live with. In most cases, stiffness and discomfort can be improved with the right combination of movement, strengthening, and hands-on treatment.
Physiotherapy can help you stay mobile and comfortable at any age.
Your physio will assess how your hip moves, check surrounding muscles and joints, and create a plan to restore mobility and strength. Treatment may include gentle manual therapy, exercises, and advice on posture, walking, or daily activity habits.
An individualised approach is key – book an assessment so we can tailor your plan.
If your pain lasts more than a few days, limits your walking or sleeping, or keeps coming back, it’s time to see a physiotherapist. Persistent hip pain rarely improves on its own and can worsen if untreated.
Early treatment can prevent small issues from becoming chronic.
Most hip pain can be managed successfully without scans or surgery. Physiotherapists are trained to identify when further investigation is needed, but for most people, a thorough physical assessment and structured rehab plan are enough.
Start with a physio assessment – it’s often the simplest and most effective first step.
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