Hip Pain
There are a wide range of disorders as they relate to the hip. As an extremely mobile joint that plays a central role in the action of your entire lower extremity, the hip is at risk for injury. Hip pain can be a result of injury or disease of the hip joint and surrounding tissues. Patients can also report pain through the hip and pelvic region which could be initiated in the low back, knees or foot/ankle complex. Injury can affect any of the ligaments, bursae, bones, cartilage or tendons surrounding the hip joint.
Treatment
Apex physical therapists will use a combination of manual therapy and exercise for all regions contributing to your hip pain. Manual therapy will often include mobilization/manipulation of both the hip and lumbar spine. Soft tissue mobilization and trigger point release are effective technique for restoring proper function of lumbopelvic stabilizing muscles. Exercise will initially focus on improving activation and control of all muscles necessary to stabilize your hip. As control improves, our therapist will guide you through specific functional movements necessary for you to achieve your goals.