Visit a physical therapist for hip pain treatment without surgery

Some people choose to treat their hip pain with surgery. While this does help reduce pain and improve the range of motion of the hips, surgery comes with many risks that make it a last-choice option in many cases. Fortunately, it is possible to receive hip pain treatment without surgery by visiting a physical therapist. 

Physical therapy for treating hip pain

Physical therapists specialize in a variety of treatments that help reduce pain and improve range of motion in the hips. Often, these treatments reduce the chances that you’ll need surgery and can decrease your dependency on medication for pain management.

Some common physical therapy treatments for hip pain include:

• Manual therapy — Manual therapy includes methods that require the use of your physical therapist’s hands. In these treatments, your physical therapist uses his or her hands to mobilize and manipulate your soft tissue and joints. Manual therapy is often used to help reduce pain and improve your range of motion.
• Therapeutic exercise — Weak and stiff muscles and soft tissue put pressure on your joints and nerves, which causes pain and other issues. They also limit your range of motion, which makes many daily tasks more challenging. Improving the strength and flexibility of your muscles and soft tissue with therapeutic exercises can treat many of the issues caused by weak and stiff muscles.
• Electrical stimulation — Gentle, controlled bursts of electricity delivered to the muscles and soft tissue causes them to contract and release. This helps reduce pain and tension and can improve the circulation of blood and other fluids in the affected area.

Physical therapy still helps if you need hip surgery

Some cases of hip pain are simply too severe for conservative treatments like physical therapy. However, if your doctor recommends surgery, you can still benefit from physical therapy.

Physical therapists can develop a routine to help improve the speed and quality of your surgical recovery. Post-surgical physical therapy helps prevent scar tissue from building up, which is often the cause of pain and limited mobility after surgery. Physical therapists can also teach you how to safely use assistive walking devices like crutches and walkers while you recover.

Visit Advent Physical Therapy for hip pain treatment

Do you suffer from long-lasting or sudden pain in the hips that is limiting your range of motion? Our physical therapists at Advent Physical Therapy can help. Contact our team today for more information about hip pain treatment or to schedule an initial appointment.