Hip pain
The hip is a powerful but often under-mobilized joint. A sedentary lifestyle reduces its mobility and weakens the glutes, which can cause pain in the hip itself but also in the back and knees.
Common causes
- Trochanteric bursitis
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Gluteal tendinopathy
- Femoroacetabular impingement
- Sedentary lifestyle and prolonged sitting
- Hip replacement recovery
Common symptoms
- Pain in the groin
- Pain on the side of the hip
- Stiffness in rotation or deep flexion
- Limping while walking
- Pain when climbing stairs
When to see a doctor
- Sudden pain after exertion or a fall
- Inability to put weight on the foot
- Apparent shortening of the leg
- Persistent night pain
- Complete locking of the hip
Tips to get started
Train hip mobility in every direction
Strengthen the glutes (especially the gluteus medius)
Avoid sitting for more than 45 minutes at a time
Closed-chain exercises (feet on the floor) are safer at first
The hip thrives on movement — extended rest is rarely the answer
Tailored rehabilitation program
8 weeks, 4 phases, adapted to your pain. Designed by licensed physical therapists.