Hip Pain
Hip pain can be felt in the hip, groin, outer hip or buttock, and the cause may be arthritis, bursitis, a tendon problem, a labral tear or a muscle strain. Some hip pain comes from the low back. We treat hip pain in Chubbuck and Pocatello, Idaho.
Where the hip hurts and what it usually means
The location points toward the cause.
Hip arthritis
Hip arthritis wears down the cartilage and shows up as stiffness and aching. Read Arthritis & Joint Pain for more, and hip pain when walking is a common first sign.
Outer hip pain
Outer hip pain, and hip pain lying on side at night, often comes from hip bursitis or a gluteal tendon problem called greater trochanteric pain syndrome.
Hip labral tear and hip impingement
A hip labral tear or hip impingement (FAI) can cause pinching in the front of the hip or groin pain with deep bending.
Groin pain and hip flexor strain
Groin pain after sports or a hip flexor strain after a sprint or kick is usually a pulled muscle or tendon. See sports injury rehab.
Falls and work injuries
Falls, workplace injuries, osteonecrosis and other causes can also affect the hip. A fall that leaves you unable to bear weight needs a doctor first.
When the pain is really from the back
The hip and low back share nerves and muscles, so back trouble can feel like hip trouble, and the reverse. We examine both so you are not treated for the wrong one. Read Back Pain, and if pain shoots down the leg, Sciatica. Pelvic or tailbone pain is on Pelvic Pain.
Your knee often joins the story, because a hurting hip changes how the knee is loaded and the reverse. See Knee Pain.
Hip strength and the trails you want to get back to
Hip care centers on strength and motion: manual therapy and joint mobilization, hip and glute strengthening, and gait training so you walk without favoring one side. Dry needling can ease tight muscles around the hip.
Matt Krammen, PT, DPT, Cert DN, an orthopedic physical therapist who mountain bikes and skis in southeast Idaho, treats many hip patients and cares about getting people back onto the hills.
Hip questions
What about a hip replacement?
Therapy before surgery can build strength, and therapy after it restores walking and motion. Details are on post-surgical rehab.
Do I need a referral?
Idaho allows direct access to physical therapy, so you do not need a referral from a doctor to begin. Some insurance plans, and Medicare typically, may still require one. If you are unsure, call us and we will check your plan. We accept most insurance plans and verify your benefits before you arrive. Auto injury liens, Medpay and workers compensation are accepted, and there is a self-pay option. Call the office to confirm your plan.
Hip pain care in Chubbuck, Idaho
Call or request an appointment at our Chubbuck clinic. We see patients from Chubbuck, Pocatello and the surrounding area.
We see patients at our Chubbuck clinic from Chubbuck and Pocatello, Idaho.