Common concerns
How this may show up.
- Pain with walking, stairs, or standing
- Difficulty getting in and out of a chair or car
- Symptoms while running, squatting, or changing direction
- Pain when lying on one side
Lower Body
Hip Pain
A movement-based plan for hip pain that can limit walking, running, work, or sleep.
A useful first step
Understand what is limiting you.
Hip pain may be felt at the front, side, or back of the hip and can overlap with symptoms from the low back. A careful evaluation helps clarify what movements and loads should guide treatment.
Physical therapy does not start with a generic exercise sheet. It starts with your history, a focused examination, and a clear discussion about what you want to do more comfortably or confidently.
A focused evaluation
What we may look at.
- Hip and spine mobility
- Hip and trunk strength
- Walking, stairs, and single-leg control
- Activity and training demands
How physical therapy may help
A plan built around function.
Your treatment plan may combine education, movement, progressive exercise, and hands-on care. What is included depends on the examination and how you respond.
Improve comfortable mobility
Build hip and trunk capacity
Practice walking and functional tasks
Gradual return to exercise or sport
This page is general education, not a diagnosis or an individual treatment plan. Physical therapy is not emergency care. Call 911 or seek urgent medical help for emergency symptoms.
Can I start physical therapy before I know the exact diagnosis?
A physical therapist can evaluate many movement-related concerns without imaging first. If the history or examination suggests you need another medical evaluation, your therapist should explain that and help you choose the appropriate next step.
How long will recovery take?
Timelines depend on the cause, severity, duration, health history, goals, and response to care. After your evaluation, your therapist can outline early milestones and update the plan as your function changes.
What should I do before my appointment?
Write down when your symptoms began, which activities change them, and what you hope to return to. Wear clothing that allows comfortable movement and bring relevant insurance, referral, imaging, or surgical information.
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Ready to take the next step?
Tell us what is getting in the way. We’ll help you find the right starting point.