Central Victorian Sports Physiotherapy
Hip & Groin Pain
Welcome to Central Victorian Sports Physiotherapy! We specialise in assessing, treating, and rehabilitating hip and groin pain to help you recover and regain mobility. Below, we'll explore important information about hip and groin pain, its causes, common symptoms, and the conditions we treat at our clinic.
Discomfort
Understanding Hip & Groin Pain
Hip and groin pain can result from various underlying issues affecting the hip joint, muscles, ligaments, or tendons in the groin area. These conditions can arise from sports injuries, overuse, biomechanical issues, or degenerative conditions.
Causes of Hip & Groin Pain
Common causes of hip and groin pain include:
Hip Osteoarthritis: Degenerative joint disease causing pain and stiffness in the hip.
Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI): Abnormal contact between the bones of the hip joint, causing pain and limited movement.
Hip Labral Tears: Tears in the cartilage (labrum) surrounding the hip socket.
Muscle and Tendon Strains: Overstretching or tearing of muscles in the hip or groin area.
Hip Bursitis: Inflammation of the bursae (fluid-filled sacs) around the hip joint.
Groin Strains: Strains or tears in the inner thigh muscles (adductor muscles).
Sports Hernia (Athletic Pubalgia): Chronic groin pain due to weakness or tears in the abdominal or groin muscles.
Sacroiliac Joint (SIJ) Dysfunction.
Osteitis pubis/ pubic related groin pain. Pain originating from overload of the pubic bones and their joint (pubic symphysis).
Identifying Symptoms
Common Symptoms of Hip and Groin Pain
Symptoms associated with hip and groin pain may include:
Pain in the hip joint, groin, buttock or inner thigh area.
Difficulty walking, especially with weight-bearing activities.
Stiffness or decreased range of motion in the hip joint.
Swelling or tenderness around the hip or groin.
Pain that worsens with activity or prolonged sitting.
Clicking, catching or locking sensation in the hip joint.
Reduced running speed and power or reduced kicking distance.
Addressing the Issue
Hip and Groin Conditions We Treat
At Central Victorian Sports Physiotherapy, we specialise in treating a variety of hip and groin conditions, including:
• Hip osteoarthritis • Hip labral tears • Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome (FAI) • Hip bursitis • Gluteal Tendinopathy (Tendonitis) • Groin strains • Sports hernia (athletic pubalgia) • Hamstring tendon injuries – tendinopathy and tendon tears • Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction •
Osteitis Pubis.
Hip and Groin Treatments Available
Our physiotherapy treatments are tailored to address the specific needs of each patient and may include:
Manual Therapy: Hands-on techniques like joint mobilisation, soft tissue massage, or myofascial release to alleviate pain and improve joint mobility.
Exercise Therapy: Customised strengthening and stretching exercises to improve hip stability, flexibility, and function.
Dry Needling
Core Strengthening: Targeted exercises to strengthen the core muscles to support hip and pelvic stability.
Biomechanical Assessment: Evaluation of movement patterns to identify and correct faulty mechanics contributing to hip and groin pain.
Education and Prevention: Providing education on proper body mechanics, injury prevention strategies, and home exercise programs. Advice on timely and safe return to work, activity and sport.
Ready to relieve hip and groin pain?
Contact our clinic on 03 5443 1255 to schedule your appointment. We're here to help.
