Hip Pain Treatment
Hip pain can affect everything from walking to sleeping. Our integrated MSK approach assesses the full kinetic chain to identify the root cause and provide targeted treatment.
HCPC Registered Chiropodists & Podiatrists · Royal College of Podiatry Member · Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow · MCSP Chartered Physiotherapist · BUPA & WPA Recognised
What is Hip Pain?
Hip pain is a common complaint that can arise from the joint itself, the surrounding muscles and tendons, or be referred from the lower back or pelvis. Accurate diagnosis is essential because treatment for hip joint problems differs significantly from treatment for soft tissue conditions around the hip.
At Lower Limb Clinic, the hip sits at the centre of our multidisciplinary approach. Hip mechanics directly influence both the lower back above and the knee, ankle, and foot below. Our MSK team assesses the full picture — using diagnostic ultrasound, biomechanical analysis, and gait assessment to identify exactly what is driving your pain.
Common Symptoms
- Pain in the groin, outer hip, or buttock
- Pain lying on the affected side at night
- Stiffness first thing in the morning
- Pain climbing stairs or getting in and out of a car
- A limp or altered walking pattern
- Clicking, catching, or locking in the hip
- Pain during or after running or exercise
Common Causes
- Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (hip bursitis / gluteal tendinopathy)
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)
- Labral tears
- Adductor (groin) strain
- Referred pain from the lumbar spine
- Piriformis syndrome
- Stress fracture (in runners)
- Iliotibial band syndrome
How We Treat Hip Pain
Our approach combines hands-on MSK assessment and treatment with biomechanical analysis of the lower limb. We use in-house diagnostic ultrasound to assess soft tissue structures around the hip, and gait analysis to understand how your hip mechanics interact with your knee, ankle, and foot. Treatment includes manual therapy, targeted strengthening, and — where appropriate — shockwave therapy, injection therapy, or orthotic prescription.
MSK Assessment
Comprehensive hip examination including range of motion testing, muscle strength assessment, special tests, and diagnostic ultrasound when indicated.
Exercise Rehabilitation
Progressive strengthening programme for the hip and gluteal muscles, tailored to your diagnosis and activity goals.
Shockwave Therapy
Evidence-based treatment for greater trochanteric pain syndrome and chronic hip tendinopathy, available in-house.
Biomechanical Assessment
Gait analysis and lower limb assessment to identify how foot and ankle mechanics may be contributing to hip loading, with orthotic prescription if appropriate.
Ready to get hip pain treated?
When to Seek Professional Help
- Hip pain persists for more than two weeks
- Pain is affecting your walking or sleep
- Morning stiffness lasts more than 30 minutes
- You cannot bear weight on the affected leg
- Hip pain is developing during running or exercise
- You have groin pain that has not been properly assessed
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hip Pain at Lower Limb Clinic.
Clinically reviewed by Paul McMullan
MSc Podiatric Sports Medicine (QMUL) · FRCPSGlasg · HCPC Registered
Lead Podiatrist & Clinical Director, Lower Limb Clinic Belfast
Get Expert Treatment
- Same-week appointments available
- No GP referral needed
- MSc-qualified specialists
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Find Your Nearest Clinic
Get specialist Hip Pain treatment at your nearest Belfast clinic
Lisburn Road Clinic
385 Lisburn Road, BT9 7EP
Ormeau Road Clinic
373 Ormeau Road, BT7 3GP
Newcastle Clinic
1 Shimna Road, BT33 0AS
We serve patients from across Belfast and Northern Ireland including East Belfast, South Belfast, Lisburn, Bangor, Holywood, Newtownards, Dundonald, Carryduff, Hillsborough, and Comber.