physiotherapy for hip pain in Cheltenham

Your hips are an integral part of your ability to be mobile, when they are painful then moving around can be a problem. 

Hip pain can be caused by injury, strain, overuse, pre or post hip replacement, infection, incorrect posture, sports hernia, pinched nerve, and osteoarthritis. It can be quite common to complain of your hip hurting after running because running is a high-intensity activity that puts a heavy load on the body which is made worse by overuse.

It's important to seek professional advice if your amount of pain: is severe or getting worse over time; hasn't improved after treating it at home, is worrying you, or you’re struggling to cope with it.

If you’re experiencing pain over the bump of your hip, known as the greater trochanter, you may be suffering from Hip Bursitis. Bursae are small, fluid-filled sacs that cushion the bones and tissues around your joints, anything that irritates or damages the bursa such as repetitive movements, hip injuries or issues with your posture can cause hip bursitis. 

Rapid physiotherapy intervention is important to prevent changes in the way you walk and complications which could lead to hip deterioration and reduced mobility. Treatment includes manipulations and mobilisations to get the joint moving, which will reduce stiffness, reduce pain and increase the range of movement. Shockwave therapy and acupuncture are also excellent non-invasive way of reducing pain.

Total hip replacement surgery is a successful and beneficial procedure for diseased or damaged hip joints but recovery can be a lengthy process. Physiotherapy after a hip replacement will reduce your joint pain, increase your mobility, improve your independence with everyday tasks and increase your quality of life. 

Physiotherapy treatment is a crucial part of your recovery, so it is essential that you continue exercises after leaving hospital. Physiotherapy treatment at Straight Back Physio will improve muscle strength and flexibility and help you regain ambulation and function as soon as possible. 

If you are looking for expert recovery from a hip replacement you can rely on us to speed up your hip surgery healing, we believe that we offer the best hip replacement recovery in Cheltenham which is why we get so many referrals. 

We are honoured to be the preferred hip surgery after care provider in the Cheltenham and surrounding Gloucestershire areas for the world-renowned surgeon Professor Damian Griffin OBE an internationally recognised expert in hip arthroscopy and hip preserving surgery, who is regularly teaching and lecturing all over the world.

Tendinopathy in the hip occurs when the tendons surrounding the hip that connect the muscles to the joint become inflamed you end up with tendonitis. Tendonitis causes tenderness and pain just outside the joint. Hip tendinitis can be mild, but in some cases it may cause pain, stiffness, and weakness in the hip region that impacts daily activities such as walking, climbing stairs, or standing up from a seated position.

Treatment is aimed at decreasing pain and reducing inflammation as well as improve function of the hip. This may include exercises to stretch and strengthen the injured area and correct muscle imbalances. Acupuncture helps to relax tight muscles and encouraging blood circulation and oxygen throughout the hip muscles and joints. As with other tendon injuries hip tendonitis can be treated with shockwave therapy.