Hip pain in
Chillicothe, Ohio and Waverly, Ohio
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The Hip Joint
The acetabulofemoral joint, commonly known as the hip joint, is a ball-and-socket joint that allows for a wide range of motion. This design provides both mobility and stability, making the hip essential for activities like walking, running, and lifting weights.
The joint is formed by the head of the femur fitting into the acetabulum of the pelvis and is reinforced by strong ligaments and deep layers of muscles that help control movement and absorb force. Surrounding musculature including the glutes, hip flexors, and rotators play a key role in stability, power, and overall movement efficiency.
What Causes Hip Pain
As one of the largest and most load-bearing joints in the body, the hip is built to handle significant stress, but it can still be prone to pain and injury, especially with repetitive activity, strength imbalances, or mobility restrictions. Some common hip conditions we treat are:
Hip flexor strain: A hip flexor strain is an injury to the muscles at the front of the hip, typically caused by rapid acceleration, kicking, or overstretching. It can lead to pain, tightness, and reduced strength when lifting the knee or moving the leg forward.
Hip impingement: Occurs when the ball and socket of the hip don’t move smoothly, leading to pinching of tissue during motion. This often causes pain, stiffness, and limited mobility, especially with deep flexion or rotational movements.
Gluteal Tendinopathy: A condition where the tendons on the outside of the hip become irritated or degenerated, causing pain that often worsens with walking, stairs, or lying on that side.
IT band syndrome: IT band syndrome is an overuse condition where the iliotibial band becomes irritated, causing pain along the outside of the knee or thigh. It’s common in runners and is often linked to training volume, movement mechanics, and strength imbalances.
Arthritis: An inflammatory process of bone that is a relatively normal part of the aging process that can contribute to stiffness and pain in a joint.
Piriformis syndrome: Piriformis syndrome occurs when the piriformis muscle irritates or compresses the sciatic nerve, leading to pain in the buttock and sometimes down the back of the leg. It’s often associated with prolonged sitting, overuse, or poor movement mechanics.
Groin strain: The hip adductor muscles are located on the inside of the thigh and are highly active during squatting, running, and changing directions. These muscles can become overstretched with activity and are also subject to overuse.
Bursitis: Bursitis occurs when muscles or tendons rub over cushion like structures called bursae, which can become irritated or painful
How do I fix my hip pain?
Physical therapy is an effective, non-surgical solution for treating hip pain while helping you return to the activities you enjoy. Our process begins with a comprehensive assessment to identify the root cause of your symptoms, not just where it hurts, but why it’s happening.
From there, we develop a personalized plan based on your specific needs, goals, and activity level. Whether you’re dealing with daily discomfort or limitations in exercise, your treatment is tailored to help you move better as efficiently as possible.
Sessions typically combine hands-on techniques, such as soft tissue work, joint mobilization, dry needling, or cupping, to help reduce pain and improve mobility, followed by targeted exercises designed to restore strength, stability, and movement quality. As you progress, we shift the focus toward building resilience and preventing future issues.
The goal isn’t just short-term relief—it’s long-term results that keep you moving confidently.
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