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Hip pain is quite common and can have various causes. 

Hip pain is fairly common and some of us will experience hip pain as a normal part of life. This can however, be very painful, leaving you feeling frustrated, worried and significantly impacting your day-to-day life.

The good news is that it is rarely anything serious and will get better with time. The following information is designed to help you understand and manage your hip pain, getting you back to normal life as soon as possible.

For further information about how to help manage your hip pain, please click on the links below: 

Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS)

Hip pain

New onset of hip pain

Osteoarthritis of the hip

Symptoms to check

Click the plus sign to see a list of problems that could be a sign you may need to be checked urgently

Get advice now from 111 if:

  • The hip pain was caused by a serious fall or accident 
  • Your leg is deformed, badly bruised or bleeding
  • You are unable to move your hip or bear any weight on your leg
  • You have numbness or tingling around your genitals or buttocks
  • You have a change to your bladder and bowel control or difficulty peeing
  • You have a raised temperature and you feel unwell
  • You have a fever or a rash
  • Your hip pain came on very suddenly and you have sickle cell anaemia

These problems could be a sign of something more serious and may need to be checked urgently 

Immediate medical advice is available by contacting NHS 111

Exercises & Resources area

Referral Information

If you are struggling with managing your hip pain you can self-refer to a physiotherapist for further guidance. 

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Before participating in any exercise or rehabilitation programme please ensure you have read and understood the following:

  • These resources are provided by the East Riding MSK Physiotherapy service and are intended for use by patients directed to them from a healthcare professional.
  • If you follow the advice or exercises on this site without the approval of a healthcare professional, please be aware you do so at your own risk.
  • Make sure you are wearing comfortable clothes and have enough space to carry out exercises safely.
  • You should always stop the activity if a new health issue occurs, or an existing condition worsens, and seek advice from a healthcare professional.
  • The information and resources on this site should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem without consultation from a health professional.