Hip Pain Physiotherapy in Vancouver

Hip pain can make stairs, getting in and out of a car, or getting comfortable at night more difficult. At Cadence Physiotherapy & Rehab in Vancouver, we assess what brings on your hip or groin symptoms and help you build a plan for the activities you want to get back to.

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Physiotherapist supporting a patient’s bent leg during a hip assessment

Understanding hip pain

The location and timing of symptoms are useful clues. A pinch deep in the groin when you squat or sit low can occur with hip impingement or other joint problems. Pain on the outside of the hip, especially when lying on that side, may involve the tendons around the hip. Symptoms in the buttock or down the leg can also come from the lower back. These patterns guide the assessment.

Common concerns

  • Groin pain when squatting, getting out of a car or sitting for long periods
  • Outer hip discomfort when lying on one side, climbing stairs or standing on one leg
  • Stiffness or reduced stride when walking or running

When to get medical help

Seek urgent medical assessment if you cannot put weight on your leg after a fall or injury, or if severe hip pain comes with fever or feeling unwell.

Your assessment at Cadence

We start with the movements you find difficult. Your physiotherapist may look at hip mobility, strength and walking or single-leg control and assess the lower back if relevant. If you are recovering from hip surgery, bring the instructions you were given so we can take them into account.

How physiotherapy can help

Your plan may include adjusting aggravating positions, building hip and leg strength, and gradually increasing walking, stairs or gym activity. If your goal is running, we can work toward that as your hip tolerates more load.

Frequently asked questions

Could my hip pain be coming from my back?

Yes. Symptoms from the lower back can be felt around the hip or buttock. Your physiotherapist can examine both areas when the pattern suggests they may be related.

Can I keep walking with hip pain?

It depends on your symptoms and how they respond during and after a walk. Your physiotherapist can help you adjust the distance, pace or terrain while you build capacity.

Book your Vancouver physiotherapy appointment

Find Cadence Physiotherapy & Rehab at 706–550 W Broadway, near Broadway–City Hall station. Book online or call 604-738-4900.

Explore Back Pain & Sciatica or see the other conditions we treat.

Further reading: AAOS OrthoInfo on hip impingement. Individual assessment guides diagnosis and treatment.