Deep in the joint, sharp on the outside, or a nagging ache in the glutes and groin — hip pain is often tangled up with the low back and knees. We treat the whole chain, not just the sore spot.
We help with hip pain that shows up as a deep ache in the front of the hip or groin; sharp pain on the outer hip (often bursitis) that flares when you lie on that side; stiffness after sitting or first thing in the morning; glute and hip tightness that's linked to low-back pain or sciatica; pain that worsens with walking, stairs, or standing up; and the wear-and-tear stiffness of hip arthritis.
Wherever it's coming from, the goal is the same — less pain, more freedom.
We start by calming the irritated tissue — the joint, the bursa, or the overworked muscles around it. Then we restore mobility to a hip that's gotten stiff and guarded, and free up the surrounding muscles that have tightened to protect it. Finally we rebuild the glute and core strength that stabilize the hip, so it can carry you without flaring up again.
Your plan may draw from:
We begin with an assessment of how your hip moves and what's driving the pain — because outer-hip bursitis, a stiff joint, and a glute/low-back issue each call for a different plan. From there we treat and progress at a pace that feels safe. Many people notice easier walking and less catching within the first few visits, with lasting change as strength and stability are rebuilt.
Sometimes both — the hip, low back, and sciatic nerve are closely linked. Part of our assessment is sorting out the real source so we treat the right thing.
Yes — outer-hip (trochanteric) bursitis responds well to a combination of calming the area, releasing the surrounding tissue, and rebuilding glute strength so it stops getting overloaded.
We can't reverse arthritis, but we can meaningfully reduce pain and stiffness and improve how well the joint moves and how much you can do — often a lot.
Not to get started. If your assessment suggests you need imaging or a physician's input, we'll tell you.
Book an appointment online or call us. We’ll sort out what’s driving your hip pain and build a plan to get you moving freely.