Hip Pain
Physiotherapy for Hip pain in Whitby, ON
The hip is a powerful joint that carries you through every step, every staircase, every morning run. When it starts to hurt, the knock-on effects are felt everywhere — in your back, your knee, your gait. The Physio Studio's physiotherapists in Whitby are experienced in diagnosing and treating all types of hip pain, from bursitis and labral tears to hip arthritis and post-surgical rehab.
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What's causing your hip pain?
Wear and tear on the hip joint is a common cause of groin and hip pain, particularly in adults over 50. Physiotherapy helps maintain mobility, reduce pain, and preserve quality of life — often significantly delaying the need for a hip replacement.
Hip osteoarthritis
Pain on the outer hip, often worse when lying on that side or after prolonged walking, is frequently caused by inflammation of the trochanteric bursa. Manual therapy and targeted exercises are very effective.
Trochanteric bursitis
The labrum is a ring of cartilage around the hip socket. Tears — often caused by repetitive movement or structural factors — produce a deep aching pain, clicking, or a feeling of catching in the hip.
Hip labral tears
Pain around or behind the kneecap is extremely common in runners, cyclists, and active individuals. It's typically driven by a combination of muscle weakness, biomechanical issues, and load management problems.
Hip flexor & muscle strains
Common in athletes and active individuals, strains of the hip flexors, adductors, or gluteal muscles can cause sharp pain with activity. Rest alone often isn't enough — targeted rehabilitation is needed to restore full strength and prevent recurrence.
Hip flexor & muscle strains
How we treat hip pain at The Physio Studio
Hip pain is rarely just about the hip. Our assessment looks at the entire lower body — pelvis, low back, knee, and foot — to understand why your hip is under stress. Treatment combines hands-on therapy with a carefully graded exercise program to restore strength, mobility, and confidence in movement.
FAQs
Can physiotherapy delay a hip replacement?
Often yes. Research shows that strengthening the muscles around the hip and addressing movement patterns can significantly reduce pain and improve function in hip arthritis, sometimes delaying surgery for years.
Why does my hip hurt when I walk?
Pain when walking can come from the hip joint itself (arthritis, labral tear), the surrounding soft tissue (bursitis, muscle strain), or from referred pain from the lower back. A physiotherapy assessment will identify the source.