Physical therapy treatment addresses hip pain by assessing the
muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, bones, and joints in that
region of the body. Hip pain may also accompany low back, knee,
and buttock pain. Hips are very stable and it takes great force
to injure them when they are healthy. Your hip joint connects
your femur to your pelvis. Common causes of hip pain include
fractures, strains, dislocations, and bursitis. You should seek
a physical therapist to relieve your pain that may be caused
from osteoarthritis, running, overuse, or falling. When is the
best time to start Typically, treatment should begin as early as
possible. Treating a problem early helps to prevent it from
becoming chronic and in the prevention of future problems.
freedom to move Your Right to Choose The decision of where you
go to receive treatment is yours. If you have a specific
therapist or practice you would like to go to, you should let
your doctor or insurance company know this. Not all physical
therapists or practices are the