Referred Hip Pain Treatment in Sinnamon Park

What are the causes of referred hip pain?

The exact cause and severity can vary. Typically, referred hip pain occurs due to:

• Preexistinghip condition– either acute or chronic, e.g.hip fractures, hip OA,bursitis, etc.
• Nerve pain– neuropathic pain due to nerve conditions with symptoms travelling down the upper leg, e.g.sciatica
• Lumbar pain–back conditionswhich originate in thelumbar spine, causing pain which travels to the hip

Treatment for Referred Hip Pain

If you suspect you have referred hip pain, it is important to see a medical professional. You might also be referred for imaging tests to determine the cause and origin of the symptoms.

Physical therapy is highly beneficial in reducing associated symptoms. At Vitalis Physiotherapy, we tailor a unique treatment plan to aid in your recovery through:

If the pain and reduced movement is severe, strenuous activity should be avoided. Your physiotherapist may also advise heat or ice application, rest and if necessary, pain medication. Additionally, they might recommend for you to use supportive straps or belts.

• Stretching, strengthening and/or conditioning exercises
• Restoring range of movement
• Postural improvement
• Soft tissue mobilisations (massage)
• Shockwave Therapy
• Dry needling
• Taping
• A unique home exercise program
• Graded Exposure to load program