

Hip
When your hips aren’t moving well, the rest of your body often compensates — leading to pain, instability, or stiffness. We address the root causes of hip discomfort and guide you through exercises and manual therapy to restore balance and ease.
Anatomy and Function
The hip is a ball-and-socket joint that connects your pelvis to your femur (thigh bone). It supports your body weight, transfers forces between the upper and lower body, and enables movements like walking, squatting, and climbing stairs. Strong hip function depends on joint integrity, muscular support, and proper alignment. When one of these systems is compromised, it can lead to pain, instability, or movement compensation in other areas.
Common Conditions We Treat
Hip conditions can cause pain locally or refer to the back, pelvis, leg, or knee. We treat the whole chain.
Common Hip Conditions:
• Labral tears
• Hip impingement (FAI)
• Hip bursitis or tendinopathy
• Piriformis syndrome
• Hip osteoarthritis
• SI joint dysfunction
• Post-hip surgery or joint replacement (Non-surgical treatment of painful hips)
How Physical Therapy Helps
Physical therapy for hip conditions focuses on reducing pain, improving joint mechanics, and restoring strength through the entire core-hip-leg system. We assess how your hips affect and are affected by your movement habits, then use manual therapy, targeted exercise, and postural correction to restore smoother, more balanced function. We work with you to avoid surgical interventions for labral tears, impingement, and osteoarthritis.
Benefits of Physical Therapy
• Reduce pain and stiffness in the hips
• Improve alignment and joint mechanics
• Build strength and mobility for daily tasks
• Prevent compensations in the spine and knees
• Avoid surgical intervention
• Support recovery from hip necessary hip surgeries
• Recover from injury
Additional FAQs
Why does my hip pain affect my lower back or knees?
The hip is a central link in your movement chain. If it’s not moving well, other areas compensate — often leading to pain elsewhere.
Can you help with post-hip replacement rehab?
Absolutely. We provide one-on-one care to help you regain strength, balance, and confidence after surgery.
Can I really avoid surgery with physical therapy?
Yes! Many painful or limiting hip conditions can be successfully treated with physical therapy. We have excellent success avoiding surgery for labral tears, impingement, and arthritic pain.