Say Goodbye To Hip Pain with Physical Therapy
Struggling with hip pain? Do you have hip pain when getting out of bed or are you struggling during your favorite activities because of hip pain? You’re not alone–around 20% of adults will experience hip pain at some point in their lives. Fortunately, physical therapy at St. Pete Physical Therapy offers treatment solutions to relieve pain and improve mobility.
Hip pain can range from a dull ache to a sharp, stabbing sensation throughout the joint. You might also experience additional symptoms beyond just pain, including the following:
- Limited range of motion
- Weakness in the hip muscles
- Issues with balance
- Difficulty with everyday tasks like walking, climbing stairs or putting on your shoes
- Pain with running
If left untreated, hip pain can have some severe consequences. Certain types of hip pain, such as the sort caused by osteoarthritis, can increase your fall risk. A bad fall could cause further injury or impairment and might even land you in the hospital!
At St. Pete Physical Therapy, we’ll help you address your hip pain at its source so you can restore your mobility, reduce your pain, and decrease your chances of complications. With our targeted, customized treatment plans, you’ll find the freedom to move without pain.
Our evidence-based treatment approach means we’re using the latest research to treat your hip pain. And because we want to optimize your results, we also work to address the source of the pain–never just the symptoms.
Don’t wait any longer to address your hip pain. Schedule an initial consultation with one of our specialists!
Common Causes of Hip Pain
The first step to treating your hip pain is understanding what’s causing it. By identifying the root of your discomfort, our skilled physical therapists will be better able to provide a personalized, scientifically-backed treatment plan that addresses your unique needs.
Here are a few of the common causes of hip pain:
- Osteoarthritis: A leading cause of hip pain, osteoarthritis occurs due to the wear and tear of joint cartilage over time. This degenerative process can lead to inflammation, stiffness, and decreased mobility, making daily activities more challenging.
- Muscle strains and tendonitis: Overstretched or torn muscles and tendons can also contribute to hip pain, resulting in pain, inflammation, and reduced function in the affected area.
- Bursitis: Bursitis is an inflammation of the bursa sacs that cushion the hip joint. Repetitive stress or direct trauma can trigger bursitis, causing sharp pain during movement and tenderness when you apply pressure to the area.
- Hip labral tears: This hip pain source is an injury involving damage to the cartilage ring surrounding the hip socket. Athletes and other active individuals are particularly susceptible to labral tears, which can cause deep, nagging pain in the hip or groin area.
- Hip impingement: This condition occurs due to issues with the ball and socket of the hip joint. It can lead to cartilage damage, limited range of motion, and persistent pain, especially during activities that require hip flexion.
The experts at St. Pete Physical Therapy will address your specific condition or injury and its symptoms to develop a treatment plan to help you achieve your goals.
Don’t let hip pain hold you back any longer. Request your appointment today!
Treating Hip Pain the St. Pete Physical Therapy Way
Our physical therapists always begin with an evaluation to help us better understand what’s causing your hip pain. The evaluation includes a thorough review of your medical history and a comprehensive, hands-on assessment. With range of motion tests, strength tests, movement screens, and gait analysis, we’ll pinpoint the source of your discomfort and design a personalized treatment plan.
Our evidence-based approach is grounded in peer-reviewed research and focuses on reducing pain, improving tissue and joint mobility, strengthening muscles, and enhancing overall function. While the exact details of your treatment plan will vary, you can expect one or more of the following techniques:
- Therapeutic exercises: We develop a customized exercise program to target muscle, tendon and bone strength, flexibility, and balance, addressing your individual needs and goals for optimal results.
- Gait retraining: Our therapists assess your walking pattern to determine any impairments or dysfunction. Then we’ll work with you to ensure you’re moving with proper biomechanics–reducing pain, preventing injury, and enhancing overall function.
- Balance training: If your hip pain puts you at a high risk of falling, our experts will help you improve your balance and stability.
- Manual therapy: Our therapists use hands-on techniques to mobilize and manipulate joints and soft tissues, alleviating pain and improving mobility for a faster recovery.
- Patient education: Because we know you want to see results as quickly as possible, our therapists will provide you with strategies to continue your treatment outside the clinic, such as at-home exercises and activity modifications.
Regardless of what’s causing your hip pain, our therapists in St. Petersburg, FL will develop a treatment plan that addresses your concerns and helps you meet your recovery goals.
Take the first step toward a brighter, pain-free future, and book your appointment now!
Achieve Your Goals With St. Pete Physical Therapy
I’m a well seasoned runner (division 1 in college, marathons now) and extremely selective with who I let assist me when it comes to my body. Went in with extreme hip/upper leg pain. Could not recommend Jan enough, very well versed and professional. He was able to pinpoint exactly what was going on and within a few sessions I am back to running and getting ready for a half Ironman and Boston marathon after that. The space is incredibly well maintained and Stacy at the front desk has incredible energy and makes you feel very comfortable. Wish I could give more stars
I’ve been having an awesome experience at St. Pete Physical Therapy — came in with a hip flexor issue that was keeping me from running, and Jennifer has been absolutely wonderful as my physical therapist. She’s knowledgeable, she’s attentive — she created a personalized treatment plan that has been attacking my weaknesses and adapting to my feedback week to week. She’s genuine and helpful in the best ways you could hope for in your PT.
Jennifer has taken the time to explain and demonstrate each exercise, correct my form when necessary, and she lets me know what areas we’re targeting and why. Working with her got me back out to my first pain-free running session today and the sessions with her and the home exercise plan she developed have been instrumental in helping me get to my goal of returning to running. I’ve seen steady progress throughout my treatment, and I’m confident I’m in great hands.
The entire staff is friendly and professional. Stacy is always warm and welcoming every time I walk in through the door. The facility is clean and well-equipped.
I highly recommend St. Pete Physical Therapy to anyone dealing with sports injuries or needing rehabilitation.
Your Next Steps…
Request An Appointment
Receive A Custom Treatment Plan
Work Hard and Progress In Your Recovery
Recover & Enjoy Life Pain-Free!