Targeted Hip Pain Treatment in Kensington, London
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Hip Pain Treatment at the Physio Box
Hip pain rarely stays in just one spot. It might be a deep, nagging ache in your groin, a sharp pinch when you get up from a chair, or a dull tightness on the side of your hip that ruins a good night’s sleep. Whatever form it takes, hip pain makes everyday life harder than it should be.
At Kensington Physio, we take the time to understand what may be contributing to your pain, why it may have developed, and what you can do to improve it, so you can get back to doing what you love.
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Why Standard Hip Treatments Don’t Always Work
Your hip is a strong ball-and-socket joint that carries a lot of your body weight and connects your spine to your legs. Because everything is connected, hip pain can be surprisingly tricky to pin down.
A lot of our patients come to us after trying rest, ice, or basic glute stretches without much luck. Usually, that’s because:
The underlying cause wasn’t identified:
Pain on the side of your hip can have several possible causes, including irritation of the tendons around the hip or referred pain from the lower back.
The bigger picture was ignored:
A hip issue is often driven by stiffness in your ankle, how your pelvis sits, or weakness in your core and glutes.The exercises weren’t right:
Gentle stretches can actually aggravate inflamed tendons, while exercises that are too light won’t build the strength your hip needs to fully heal.Hip Conditions We Treat
Our specialist physiotherapists treat all kinds of hip problems, from sudden sports injuries to long-term aches:
Outer Hip Pain & Tendon Strain (Gluteal Tendinopathy):
Pain on the outside of your hip that makes it painful to sleep on your side, walk up stairs, or go for a run.Pinching Groin Pain (FAI & Impingement):
A sharp catching or pinching deep in your groin when you squat, sit for long periods, or tie your shoes.Hip Osteoarthritis
Managing stiffness and building strength around the joint so you can stay active, move easily, and delay or avoid surgery.Labral Tears & Clicks:
A deep ache in the groin, often accompanied by a clicking, catching, or giving-way feeling.Bursitis & Muscle Strains
Inflammation or strains brought on by a sudden movement, a fall, or ramping up your training too fast.Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
Clear, step-by-step recovery plans to get you strong and mobile again after hip surgery or a joint replacement.How We Get You Moving Again
We keep things simple and structured so you always know where you are in your recovery:
1. A Thorough First Assessment: We spend 45 minutes looking at how you walk, stand, squat, and move. We test your strength and mobility to build a clearer picture of what’s contributing to your pain.
2. Hands-On Relief: To help ease your pain and loosen up stiff joints early on, we use targeted hands-on therapy, joint mobilisations, and soft-tissue work.
3. Building Real Strength: Lasting relief comes from making your hip strong again. We give you a tailored exercise plan that builds up step-by-step, taking you from basic movement all the way back to your favorite sports and daily routine.
The Technology We Use to Get Answers
Instead of guessing what’s going on, we use specialised tools right here in the clinic to give you clear answers and track your progress:
In-Clinic Diagnostic Ultrasound: We can use ultrasound during your assessment to look directly at your tendons, muscles, and soft tissues in real time. This can provide additional information about the tissues being assessed and help guide your treatment where appropriate.
VALD HumanTrak Movement Analysis: We use digital movement tracking to look at how you squat, lunge, and land. It shows us any hidden strength gaps or side-to-side imbalances so we can tailor your rehab to your exact body mechanics.
Shockwave & Laser Therapy: For certain persistent tendon and soft-tissue problems shockwave and laser therapy may be used alongside rehabilitation.
Specialised Joint Techniques: If your hip joint feels stiff, tight, or jammed, we use gentle, specialised joint techniques (like Mulligan mobilisations) to create space in the joint, relieve pressure, and get you moving comfortably again.
Meet Your Kensington Hip Pain Specialists
Giuseppe Salustri
Clinical Director – Founder & Senior Consultant Physiotherapist
Giuseppe has years of experience tackling tough hip and groin injuries, learned from treating professional rugby players and elite athletes. Whether you’ve suffered a sudden pitch-side injury or have been living with a stubborn hip ache for months, Giuseppe specialises in getting you accurately diagnosed and back to top form without unnecessary surgery.
Enrico Garfield
Senior Consultant Physiotherapist
Enrico is fantastic at hands-on treatment. He pairs precise joint and soft-tissue work with smart, progressive exercises. His goal is simple: get your hip moving freely, calm down acute pain, and give you the confidence to trust your body again.
Joan Del Arco
Senior Consultant Physiotherapist
Joan works extensively with runners, gym-goers, and athletes dealing with hip and groin issues. He combines advanced hands-on techniques, like deep dry needling and joint mobilisations, with strength training designed specifically around the demands of your sport or active lifestyle.
From an Undiagnosed Triple Fracture to Walking Down the Aisle
- The Patient: Tim, an amateur runner in his mid-60s.
- What Happened: While out jogging on a rainy day, Tim slipped and landed in an awkward split position, feeling a sudden, sharp pain in his groin.
- The Problem: He went to A&E where an X-ray came back clear, and he started basic physio elsewhere. But after three weeks, he was getting worse, hobbling around, and struggling to walk. With his daughter’s wedding just four months away, he was desperate for answers—he wanted to walk her down the aisle without a limp.
- What We Did: When Tim came into our clinic, Giuseppe knew something wasn’t right. He performed an in-clinic Diagnostic Ultrasound and spotted severe internal swelling and signs of deep bleeding around the hip socket. Giuseppe immediately arranged an emergency MRI scan.
- The Discovery: The MRI revealed a complex triple pelvic fracture that the initial hospital checks had completely missed. Hospital doctors told Tim he would almost certainly need surgery. However, Giuseppe and Mitchell stepped in with a non-surgical sports recovery plan, carefully protecting the healing bone while keeping his body moving.
- The Result: Through a carefully managed recovery program, Tim healed brilliantly without needing surgery. Exactly four months after his fall, Tim walked his daughter down the aisle completely pain-free and without a limp. Today, he’s fully recovered and back out running.
- Watch: Click on the video below and hear Tim talk about his recovery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where exactly might I feel hip pain?
Hip pain can be felt in different places depending on what's causing it. You may notice pain deep in the groin, on the outside of the hip, around the buttock or sometimes further down the leg. Your physiotherapist can assess your symptoms and movement to help identify what may be contributing to the problem.
Can I still exercise if I have hip pain?
In many cases, yes. Completely stopping activity isn't always necessary. Your physiotherapist can help you understand which activities or movements may be aggravating your symptoms and how to modify and gradually rebuild your activity while you recover.
What if my hip pain is affecting my sleep?
Pain that makes it difficult to sleep, particularly pain when lying on your side, is worth having assessed. Your physiotherapist can help identify what may be contributing to the pain and advise you on appropriate treatment and activity modifications.
Do I need an X-ray or MRI before coming in?
No. Our physios can do a thorough physical check in your first appointment to work out what’s going on. If we think you do need an MRI or X-ray, we can perform an ultrasound on the spot or refer you directly for scans.
Can physio help with hip osteoarthritis?
Absolutely. Strengthening the muscles around a wear-and-tear hip joint takes pressure off the bone, reduces pain, and improves your mobility. It’s one of the best ways to keep doing what you love and delay or avoid joint replacement surgery.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on the injury and how long you’ve had it. Straightforward muscle or tendon tweaks often feel much better within 4 to 6 sessions, while long-standing conditions or post-surgery recoveries take a bit longer with a phased plan.
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