HIP & GROIN PAIN

You may feel pain:

1. deep in the groin or front of the hip
2. on the outside of the hip
3. in the buttock or upper thigh
4. during walking, running, or getting out of a car
5. when standing after sitting
6. at night when lying on one side
7. during sport-specific movements such as kicking, cutting, or sprinting.

Understanding where and when pain occurs helps guide effective treatment.

Common contributors include:

1. greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS)
2. tendon overload including gluteal or hip flexor tendinopathy
3. reduced hip strength or control
4. joint-related irritation including early osteoarthritis
5. referred pain from the lower back
6. groin strains or overload
7. postural or load-related factors such as prolonged sitting or sudden increase in activity

Treatment follows the RedGen 4-Step Rehabilitation Framework: Assess Relieve, Restore and Optimise.

Your rehabilitation may include:

1. detailed history and movement assessment
2. soft tissue therapy
3. joint mobilisation where appropriate
4. acupuncture or dry needling where indicated
5. RedGen Penta™ laser therapy when clinically indicated
6. RedGen Prime™ full-body photobiomodulation where appropriate
7. progressive glute, hip, and pelvic strengthening
8. control and stability work
9. gradual return to walking, running, gym, or sport

Progression is based on response not rigid timelines

Consider physiotherapy if:

• pain has persisted longer than a few weeks

• pain worsens with activity or at night

• symptoms keep returning

• walking, training, or daily tasks feel limited

• you are unsure how to exercise safely

Early assessment often prevents prolonged issues.

Book an Assessment if hip or groin pain is limiting your movement or confidence.

RedGen Rehab can help identify the cause and guide effective recovery.