Hip Pain and Injury
What is Hip Pain and Injury?
Hip pain affects the way you walk, sleep, and live every day, making the smallest movements difficult when pain keeps coming back or suddenly flares up without warning. DFW Sports Medicine can help diagnose and treat hip pain and hip injury with precision and care. Hip pain and hip injury can stem from many causes, including joint damage, muscle strain, overuse, or inflammation. Some conditions develop over time while others happen in a single moment during physical activity or a fall. Common types of hip joint pain include hip bursitis, labral tears, hip impingement, arthritis, and hip flexor strains. Athletes may also face groin injuries and overuse-related hip conditions that affect performance and recovery.
How is Hip Pain and Injury Treated?
At DFW Sports Medicine, hip pain treatment is designed to support your recovery using a wide range of noninvasive options. We focus on conservative methods before considering surgery. Our goal is to help you regain strength, reduce discomfort, and prevent more damage through careful planning and consistent care. Physical therapy and hip rehabilitation help by stretching tight muscles, strengthening weak areas, and improving mobility. Manual therapy and guided movement exercises help restore balance in the body. Injection therapy, such as corticosteroid injections, reduces inflammation and supports tissue healing. These targeted treatments ease pain at its source without affecting other parts of the body. For some cases, shockwave therapy or ultrasound-guided procedures may help treat deeper injuries with precision. All treatments are part of a structured care plan that adjusts based on how you respond over time.
What are the Symptoms of Hip Pain and Injury?
Hip injury symptoms may not appear right away, but over time, even small issues can limit your ability to move comfortably. Recognizing early changes in your hip function or pain level helps prevent further injury and speeds up recovery. Common symptoms include:
- Sudden sharp pain in the hip joint
- Chronic hip pain when walking or standing
- Pain that worsens with movement or activity
- Clicking or locking feeling in the joint
- Groin, outer hip, or thigh pain
- Stiffness or loss of range of motion
- Limping or altered walking pattern
- Trouble lying on one side
- Muscle weakness around the hip
- Swelling or bruising near the joint
Hip pain does not always come from the hip. Pain felt in the buttock, outer hip, or groin can sometimes come from the sacroiliac joint, where the spine meets the pelvis. Because SI joint dysfunction can mimic hip problems, an accurate diagnosis matters. Learn more about SI joint dysfunction and how it is diagnosed and treated at DFW Sports Medicine.
Get Back to Moving Better
Hip pain relief starts with knowing the cause and choosing care that matches your needs. Hip joint pain often limits daily activity, and athletes of all ages face hip injuries from overuse or trauma. Knowing if your hip is injured is the first step to long-term wellness. DFW Sports Medicine provides detailed evaluations, targeted hip rehabilitation, and modern noninvasive treatments in one setting. People choose us for our deep focus on advanced injury, pain care, and wellness. Our goal is to help you stay active, safely and consistently. Call our practice in If you’re dealing with any of these, schedule a consultation at DFW Sports Medicine in McKinney or Frisco, TX today to schedule a personalized plan for hip pain treatment that works for your lifestyle and your goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I see a doctor for hip pain?
You should see a specialist if your pain lasts over two weeks, causes you to limp, disturbs your sleep, or is accompanied by a clicking or catching sensation.
Can a hip labral tear or impingement be treated without surgery?
Yes. Non-surgical treatments like targeted physical therapy and ultrasound-guided therapeutic injections are highly effective at eliminating pain and restoring joint stability.
What is the difference between hip bursitis and a deep joint injury?
Bursitis causes pain on the outside of the hip that hurts when pressed or slept on. Deep joint injuries (like tears or arthritis) typically cause deep pain inside the groin or front of the hip.
How long does non-surgical hip recovery take?
Therapeutic injections often provide relief within a few days, while physical rehabilitation programs typically show major improvements in strength and mobility within 4 to 6 weeks.