Understanding What’s Behind Your Hip Pain

Hip discomfort can stem from a range of conditions, and uncovering the true cause is the first step toward finding lasting relief. At Physora Physio in Neath, our team focuses on evaluating what’s driving your symptoms so your care plan is tailored, effective, and built around your personal goals.

Common Conditions Linked to Hip Pain

Joint Wear (Osteoarthritis)
One of the most frequent sources of hip pain, this condition develops as the cartilage in the joint gradually wears down. It can lead to stiffness, swelling, and reduced mobility, making everyday movement more challenging.

Muscle and Tendon Strain
Overuse or sudden stress can irritate or tear the muscles and tendons around the hip, resulting in pain, inflammation, and limited function.

Bursa Inflammation (Bursitis)
The bursa are small, fluid-filled sacs that cushion the hip joint. When they become irritated from repeated pressure or direct impact, sharp pain and tenderness can develop, especially during movement or when pressure is applied.

Labral Tears
This injury affects the cartilage ring that surrounds the hip socket. It’s common among athletes and active individuals and can cause deep, persistent pain in the hip or groin area.

Hip Impingement
This occurs when the shape or movement of the ball-and-socket joint creates extra friction, potentially damaging cartilage and limiting range of motion. Symptoms often worsen during activities that involve bending or rotating the hip.

No matter what’s contributing to your hip discomfort, the team at Physora Physio in Neath is committed to developing a personalized care plan that supports your recovery and long-term movement goals.

How We Help You Recover From Hip Pain

Your care begins with a comprehensive evaluation designed to understand how your hip moves and what’s limiting it. We review your health history and perform hands-on assessments, strength testing, movement screening, and gait analysis to identify the source of your discomfort.

Our research-guided approach focuses on reducing pain, improving joint and tissue mobility, building strength, and enhancing overall function. While every program is customized, your plan may include:

Targeted Exercise Programs
Custom routines designed to improve strength, flexibility, and balance based on your specific needs and recovery goals.

Walking and Movement Retraining
We assess how you walk and move, then guide you through corrections that support better biomechanics, reduce strain, and improve efficiency.

Balance and Stability Training
If your symptoms increase fall risk, we focus on improving stability and confidence during everyday movement.

Hands-On Treatment Techniques
Manual methods help ease stiffness, improve mobility, and reduce discomfort in the joints and surrounding soft tissues.

Education and At-Home Strategies
We provide practical guidance on exercises and activity modifications you can use outside the clinic to continue your progress and prevent future setbacks.

Take the next step toward moving with greater comfort and confidence by booking your personalized assessment with Physora Physio in Neath today.