Hip Pain Treatment Austin, TX
Your hip pain deserves the best hip pain specialists in Austin, TX. At Carter Physiotherapy, we get to the cause of your pain, whether it is a hip injury, overuse, or a condition like osteoarthritis. Physical therapy is crucial in the management of hip pain to reduce pain, improve mobility, and restore function.
A thorough evaluation is always the first step. A skilled physical therapist assesses your hips’ range of motion, muscle strength, and flexibility. They test for postural and movement dysfunctions that can contribute to short- and long-term pain. Based on the assessment results, a personalized treatment plan addresses your specific needs and goals.
Hip Pain Specialists at Carter PT in Austin, TX
A primary goal of physical therapy for hip injury and pain is alleviating inflammation and reducing pain. Our Hip Pain Specialists at Carter Physiotherapy in Austin, TX, combine modalities like heat/cold therapy, ultrasound, electrical stimulation and hands-on manual therapy for faster, more complete healing.
At Carter Physiotherapy in Austin, TX, we focus on improving your mobility and flexibility so you can get back to doing the things you love. Likely, that will mean a combination of hands-on manual therapy, modalities like electrical stimulation or ultrasound, and therapeutic exercises. Strengthening exercises improve your stability by supporting the hip joint. Everyone is different, and with hip injury or pain, there are multiple approaches to help you feel better. Your Hip Pain Specialist will design a recovery plan specifically to address your unique hip pain.
Contact the Hip Pain Specialists at Carter Physiotherapy today for an assessment of your hip pain in Austin, TX.
Hip Pain Treatment FAQs
What Causes Hip Pain?
Hip pain has many causes, including injury, overuse, or underlying conditions such as osteoarthritis, muscle imbalances, strains, and tendinopathy.
How To Do Physical Therapy Roll for Hip Pain?
A foam roller is a helpful tool to reduce hip pain. Physical therapists regularly instruct patients on how to use the roller to release tight muscles and joints. Using the roller about 20 times from each direction under the body utilizes the body’s weight to help loosen tightness. Pay particular attention to painful areas, spending extra time gently rolling back and forth until you feel the muscles release the tension.
How Long Does Physical Therapy Take To Cure Hip Pain?
Physical therapy usually treats hip pain over about 6 weeks to completely go away and stay away, but that depends on the underlying cause of the hip pain. A significant decrease in pain usually occurs within 3 weeks, with many patients feeling better after just one physical therapy session.
When to See a Physical Therapist For Hip Pain?
If you have injured a hip, and after 2 weeks, symptoms interfere with daily activities like standing, sitting, sleeping, climbing stairs, etc., see a physical therapist. If you have an underlying condition like arthritis that causes hip pain, see your physical therapist. For muscle strains, overuse, or other conditions that may creep up over time, see a physical therapist to reduce the risk of future problems and get back to living pain-free now.
