Understanding Hip Pain

You want to take care of some chores or go for a walk, but hip pain is keeping you on the couch. If this sounds familiar, know that you don’t have to suffer! At Gold Coast Physical Therapy, our physical therapists will guide you through a simple process to address your hip pain so you can get active again.

This article will take you through that process, from understanding your symptoms to the outcomes you can expect from physical therapy. Still have questions? Call us to schedule an appointment!

Pinpoint Your Symptoms

There are several potential reasons why someone might develop hip pain. To treat your pain effectively, we need to pinpoint what that cause could be.

When you visit GCPT for your initial appointment, one of the first things we’ll do is ask you to share your symptoms. “Hip pain” often causes a lot more than just pain, and being able to describe your pain, mobility limitations, and other concerns helps us get a clearer picture of your condition.

When do you experience pain during activity

Does your pain come and go?
Where do you experience pain?
Is the pain just in your hip, or do you feel it elsewhere?
Is the pain a dull ache?
Sharp and shooting pain?

Make sure to share additional hip pain symptoms you might be experiencing.

Here are some common ones:

Stiffness/limited range of motion in your hip
Weakness throughout the lower extremities
Mobility issues, including walking, going up or down stairs, or struggling to stand up
Difficulty performing everyday tasks, such as putting on your shoes

No matter the reason for your hip pain, the physical therapists at Gold Coast Physical Therapy will guide you toward lasting relief. Call us today to schedule an appointment to get started.

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Pinpoint Your Symptoms

When do you experience pain during activity

Make sure to share additional hip pain symptoms you might be experiencing.