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Hip Pain Treatment Newcastle

Hip pain can affect walking, sitting, sleeping, exercise, and everyday activities such as climbing stairs or getting in and out of a car. Whether your hip pain has developed gradually or followed an injury, ongoing discomfort can significantly impact your mobility and quality of life.

Here at Gosforth Physio & Wellness, our specialist physiotherapists provide accurate diagnosis and effective treatment for all types of hip pain. Using hands-on physiotherapy in Newcastle, as well as targeted rehabilitation, and evidence-based care, we aim to relieve pain, improve movement, and help you return to normal activity with confidence.

Hip Pain Physiotherapy

Our physiotherapists in Newcastle use a personalised combination of mobilisation, manual therapy, taping, dry needling, massage, acupuncture, and progressive strengthening exercises to reduce pain, improve joint mobility, and restore normal hip function.

We focus on understanding why your hip pain has developed, rather than simply treating symptoms. Following a thorough assessment, your physiotherapist will explain your diagnosis clearly, outline the most effective treatment options, and begin treatment in your first session. Early physiotherapy intervention can speed up recovery and help prevent ongoing or recurrent hip problems.

Common Types of Hip Pain

Hip Impingement (FAI)
Femoroacetabular impingement occurs when abnormal contact within the hip joint causes pain during movement, often felt in the groin, thigh, or buttock. Symptoms may worsen with sitting, squatting, or sporting activities.

Hip Bursitis
Inflammation of the bursae around the hip can cause pain on the outer side of the hip or thigh, particularly when walking, lying on the affected side, or climbing stairs.

Muscle Strains and Tendon Injuries
Overloading or sudden movements can strain the muscles and tendons surrounding the hip, leading to pain, weakness, and reduced range of movement.

Arthritis
Wear and tear or inflammatory arthritis within the hip joint can cause stiffness, pain, and difficulty with everyday activities, especially first thing in the morning or after prolonged sitting.

Referred Pain from the Lower Back
Hip pain is sometimes linked to lower back or pelvic dysfunction, with symptoms felt around the hip rather than the spine itself.

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Hip Pain FAQs

What are the most common causes of hip pain?
Hip pain can result from muscle or tendon injuries, joint stiffness, bursitis, arthritis, hip impingement, postural issues, or referred pain from the lower back.

When should I see a physiotherapist for hip pain?
If your hip pain lasts more than a few days, affects walking or sleep, limits your activity, or continues to worsen, it’s advisable to seek physiotherapy assessment.

Do you treat all types of hip pain?
Yes. We treat acute hip injuries, long-term joint conditions, sports-related hip pain, postural issues, and hip pain linked to lower back dysfunction.

Do I need a scan before starting treatment?
In most cases, no. Hip pain can often be accurately diagnosed without imaging. If required, we can arrange fast access to private MRI or ultrasound scans through our trusted Newcastle partners.

What does a hip assessment involve?
Your physiotherapist will take a detailed history, assess hip movement, strength, posture, and gait, and identify the structures contributing to your pain. You’ll receive a clear diagnosis and tailored treatment plan.

Is exercise safe if I have hip pain?
Yes, when appropriately prescribed. Targeted exercises help restore strength, stability, and mobility without aggravating symptoms.

Which treatments help hip pain?
Manual therapy, mobilisation, manipulation, acupuncture, dry needling, massage, taping, strengthening exercises, and movement retraining all play a role in effective hip pain management.

How long does hip pain take to improve?
Recovery time depends on the cause and severity of your symptoms. Some people improve quickly, while others may benefit from a structured rehabilitation programme over several weeks.

Hip Pain Physiotherapy Newcastle

Our comprehensive physiotherapy approach focuses on reducing pain, improving hip mobility, and preventing future injury.

Hip Pain Treatments include:

You’ll also receive tailored strengthening, stretching, and Pilates-based exercises to support your recovery at home. If further investigation is needed, we can arrange rapid access to private MRI or ultrasound scans through our partner clinics in Newcastle.

If you’re ready to start your recovery journey, book your appointment and let our specialist physiotherapists help you move more freely and comfortably.

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If you need any of our physiotherapy, sports injury, sports massage or acupuncture services, you should see and feel a real difference by the end of your fifth session.

If, on the other hand, there is no improvement in your clinical condition or in the way you feel – we STOP after the fifth session. At that point, we reassess the reasons why there has been no apparent improvement and, if necessary, we can organise scans and letters to GP's and Consultants. You can be sure that we will never continue treating you unless there is a positive benefit – and only when you (and we) agree on your treatment plan.

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