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Hip Pain Treatment

Specialized physiotherapy for hip pain in South Surrey. Effective treatment for hip arthritis, bursitis, labral tears, and sports injuries.

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Prevalence

10-15% of adults over 60 have hip pain

Common Age

Most common ages 40-70

Recovery Time

6-12 weeks with treatment

Coverage

Covered by extended health

Symptoms & Causes

Common Symptoms
  • Pain in the groin, thigh, or buttock
  • Stiffness, especially in the morning
  • Pain when walking, climbing stairs, or squatting
  • Limping or altered gait pattern
  • Clicking or catching sensation in the hip
  • Pain that worsens after sitting
  • Difficulty putting on shoes or socks
  • Pain lying on the affected side
Common Causes
  • Hip osteoarthritis
  • Trochanteric bursitis (lateral hip pain)
  • Hip labral tears
  • Hip impingement (FAI)
  • IT band syndrome
  • Hip flexor strain or tendinopathy
  • Gluteal tendinopathy
  • Referred pain from the lower back

How We Treat Hip Pain

At At Ease Physio, we provide comprehensive treatment for all types of hip pain in South Surrey, White Rock, and surrounding areas. Our approach includes thorough assessment to distinguish between joint, muscle, and referred pain sources. Treatment combines manual therapy to improve hip mobility, targeted exercises to strengthen hip stabilizers (especially glutes), and movement retraining to reduce abnormal stress on the hip joint.

What to Expect

Your initial assessment examines hip mobility, strength, and movement patterns. We also assess your lower back and knee, as these areas often contribute to hip problems. Treatment typically includes manual therapy for joint stiffness, clinical pilates for progressive strengthening, kinesiology for functional movement training, and guidance on activity modification. Most patients see significant improvement within 8-12 sessions.

Learn more: Our blog covers clinical Pilates for hip rehabilitation, core activation for hip stability, and pelvic health’s role in hip function.

Our Treatment Services

Manual Therapy
Skilled hands-on techniques to restore mobility, reduce pain, and promote healing
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Clinical Pilates
Physiotherapist-led Pilates tailored to your rehabilitation and functional goals
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Kinesiology & Active Rehab
Movement-based rehabilitation to rebuild strength, coordination, and confidence
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Prevention & Self-Care

Prevention Tips
  • Maintain strong hip and core muscles
  • Stay active with regular low-impact exercise
  • Warm up properly before sports
  • Maintain a healthy body weight
  • Avoid prolonged sitting
  • Stretch hip flexors regularly
  • Address minor hip issues early
  • Use proper technique with exercise and lifting
When to See a Physiotherapist
  • Hip pain lasting more than a week
  • Pain affecting your walking pattern
  • Stiffness that doesn't improve with movement
  • Pain when putting weight on the leg
  • Hip pain disturbing sleep
  • Clicking or catching with pain
  • Groin pain with hip movement
  • Previous hip problem is returning

Frequently Asked Questions

Hip arthritis typically causes groin pain, morning stiffness that improves with movement, and gradually worsening symptoms over time. You may notice difficulty with activities like putting on shoes or getting out of a car. However, many other conditions mimic arthritis symptoms. Our thorough assessment can identify the source of your pain and determine if imaging is needed.
Yes, physiotherapy can often delay or prevent the need for hip replacement. Strengthening exercises, particularly for the gluteal muscles, can significantly reduce hip pain and improve function even with arthritis. Research shows that physiotherapy is an effective first-line treatment for hip osteoarthritis. Many patients find they can manage their symptoms well without surgery.
Trochanteric bursitis causes pain on the outer hip, often worse when lying on that side or climbing stairs. Recent research suggests most cases are actually gluteal tendinopathy rather than bursitis. Either way, physiotherapy is the recommended treatment - focusing on load management, gluteal strengthening, and addressing contributing factors like ITB tightness.
Hip pain after sitting is common with hip flexor tightness, hip impingement, or early arthritis. Prolonged sitting shortens hip flexor muscles and increases pressure on hip structures. Standing up stretches these tissues suddenly, causing pain. Treatment focuses on improving hip mobility, strengthening surrounding muscles, and modifying sitting habits.
Absolutely. The gluteal muscles are the primary stabilizers of the hip joint. Weak glutes place more stress on other hip structures, leading to pain in the joint, tendons, or bursa. Gluteal strengthening is almost always part of hip pain treatment. Clinical pilates and our kinesiology program are excellent for progressive gluteal strengthening.

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Meet the Practitioners

Our team of experienced physiotherapists and kinesiologists are ready to help you on your path to recovery.

Michaela Toffoli

Michaela Toffoli

Registered Physiotherapist

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Megan Davis

Megan Davis

Registered Physiotherapist

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Rachel Craig

Rachel Craig

Registered Kinesiologist

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Ready to Start Your Recovery?

Book your initial 55-minute assessment with one of our experienced physiotherapists at South Surrey.

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