Hip Pain

If hip pain is making it difficult to sit, stand, walk, or stay active, it’s more common than you might think. Whether you’re feeling a deep ache in your joint, pain radiating through your thigh or buttock, or stiffness that limits your mobility, our team at Dynamic Physiotherapy & Chiropractic in Kanata and Kemptville are here to help. We treat a wide range of hip-related conditions and tailor each treatment plan to support your recovery, movement, and long-term health.

Understanding Hip Pain

Your hips play a central role in nearly every movement you make, from walking and climbing stairs to standing up and sitting down. Because they bear so much weight and are involved in a wide range of motion, the hip joints are especially vulnerable to strain, wear-and-tear, and overuse injuries.

Hip pain can develop gradually or appear suddenly after an injury. In many cases, it’s caused by inflammation, muscular weakness, joint degeneration, or even issues in the surrounding areas like the lower back or knees. Understanding what’s behind your pain is the first step toward lasting relief, and our team is here to provide that insight with a thorough, hands-on assessment.

Types of Hip Pain We Treat

Hip pain can result from a wide variety of conditions—some stemming from direct injury, others from overuse or age-related degeneration. Common causes of hip pain we see and treat include:

• Arthritis (including osteoarthritis and inflammatory arthritis): Gradual joint wear or autoimmune inflammation can cause stiffness, swelling, and persistent pain.
• Labral Tears: Damage to the cartilage rim of the hip socket, often caused by trauma or repetitive movement, leading to clicking, locking, or deep joint pain.
• Bursitis: Inflammation of the bursae (fluid-filled sacs that protect the joint), typically causing sharp or burning pain over the outer hip.
• Tendinopathy or Myofascial Pain: Overuse or strain of tendons, muscles and surrounding soft tissues, resulting in aching, tightness, and tenderness in the hip or buttock region.
• Referred Pain: Sometimes pain felt in the hip originates from the lower back or sacroiliac joint, particularly in cases of nerve irritation or muscle imbalance.

Hip Pain Treatment Options

Whether your hip pain is new or has been lingering for some time, our multidisciplinary team is here to help you move better, feel better, and return to the activities you love.

Physiotherapy

Our physiotherapists use targeted exercise programs to strengthen the muscles around your hip, improve joint stability, and restore flexibility. This approach is essential for conditions like arthritis, bursitis, or post-injury recovery, helping to correct imbalances and prevent future pain.

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Chiropractic Care

Through gentle manual adjustments and joint mobilizations, chiropractic care can improve hip alignment, reduce joint restrictions, and decrease nerve irritation. It’s especially helpful when hip pain is linked to spinal or pelvic dysfunction.

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Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave is a non-invasive modality that uses acoustic energy to stimulate tissue repair, reduce chronic inflammation, and accelerate healing. It’s often used for tendon-related hip conditions and has shown strong results for stubborn or recurring pain.

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Acupuncture & Dry Needling

These targeted techniques help release muscle tension, reduce inflammation, and relieve deep hip pain caused by trigger points or chronic strain. Often used alongside physiotherapy or chiropractic care for faster results.

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Custom Orthotics

Foot and leg alignment play a major role in hip mechanics. If improper biomechanics are contributing to your pain, custom orthotics can help realign your lower body, reduce joint stress, and support proper movement patterns from the ground up.

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