Relieve Hip Pain and Knee Pain with Adelaide’s Trusted Physiotherapists
When every step feels like you’ve done a marathon, it’s time to act. Hip and knee pain at the same time? You’re not alone; often caused by osteoarthritis, joint knee and hip pain is currently an issue for around 2.1 million Aussies.
At City Physiotherapy, we don’t just treat the pain; we fight the root cause. Whether it’s hip arthritis, knee joint pain, or referred pain from weight-bearing joints, we’ve got your back. Using evidence-based physical therapy, we create tailored plans to relieve pain and restore mobility. Let’s get you moving again!
Are you feeling knee pain but can’t recall having an injury? It could be coming from your hip. But can hip pain and knee pain be related? Yes, because your hip and knee joints work together to keep you moving.
When one struggles, the other often compensates for it and that’s where the trouble begins. It’s called referred pain, and it’s more common than you think.
Conditions like hip arthritis, iliotibial band syndrome, or issues in the lumbar spine can create a domino effect. Your hip joint, the largest weight-bearing joint in the body, connects directly to the knee joint through muscles, tendons, and nerves.
If the hip has an issue, your knee might take the hit. Additionally, conditions affecting the thigh bone, such as avascular necrosis (bone tissue death), can lead to hip pain that impacts the knee.
At City Physiotherapy, we specialise in resolving this web of pain. Through evidence-based physical therapy, we treat the root cause, not just the symptoms.
How We Manage Hip and Knee Pain With Physiotherapy Services
Have you got hip pain and knee pain holding you back? Don’t just power through it. Let us help. Our physiotherapists at City Physio use three methods of personalised therapy – depending on severity – to tackle pain at the source. Here’s what our knee and hip pain physiotherapy services include:
1. Manual Therapy
At City Physiotherapy, we design our manual therapy to address stiffness and discomfort in the hip and knee joints. With gentle joint mobilisation, our physios improve the range of motion. Soft tissue massage reduces tension, increasing flexibility in the muscles surrounding your hips and knees.
These techniques help you move more freely, with less pain.
2. Therapeutic Exercises
At City Physio, we also introduce therapeutic exercises in the case of an injury, hip or knee joint overuse, chronic conditions like hip arthritis or osteoarthritis, or even post-surgery.
From targeted exercises that build support around the joints to stretching routines that loosen tight hip flexors, hamstrings, and quadriceps, we plan every movement carefully to improve flexibility and function.
Our therapeutic exercises also include proprioceptive exercises that enhance balance and coordination.
3. Advanced Techniques
For more advanced needs, we’ll take you through techniques such as dry needling. This helps improve deep muscle tension. We also provide hydrotherapy for low-impact relief in a supportive water environment.
Note, however, that in very severe cases, you may need a joint replacement as a last resort to manage your hip and knee pain effectively.
What Is Your Knee Pain Telling You?
Your pain speaks volumes. Listen closely. You should seek physiotherapy at City Physiotherapy when you experience:
- Knee pain after a long walk: It’s time to explore physiotherapy before a simple stroll feels like you’ve trekked the whole Mount Lofty Summit.
- Hip pain mid-dance: Your hip joint may need more than a dance rhythm. It needs care.
- Stiffness post-surgery: From hip replacement to knee joint recovery, our physios help you move with ease again after surgery.
Osteoarthritis affects 1 in 11 Australians. Early intervention could save you years of unnecessary pain. Feeling referred pain? Don’t guess. Speak to our physiotherapists.
Why Choose City Physiotherapy in Adelaide?
- As a locally operating physiotherapy clinic, we understand Adelaide’s active lifestyle and how to keep you moving pain-free.
- 90% of our patients report reduced joint pain and improved mobility after days or weeks of therapy.
- From iliotibial band stretches to weight-bearing exercises, we’ve got options for every joint.
- State-of-the-art facility, modern equipment, skilled physios trained in cutting-edge techniques for effective hip and knee joint pain management.
- From hip osteoarthritis to knee joint pain, manual therapy to therapeutic exercises and advanced care, we create treatment plans for every patient and need.
Get Back to Doing What You Love
Find relief and restore your rhythm with City Physiotherapy in Adelaide. Contact us by calling us, sending an email, visiting our Adelaide clinic, or simply Book an Appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes hip pain that radiates down to the knee?
It’s often more than just age. It could be due to underlying musculoskeletal issues like sciatica, arthritis, or bursitis. Misalignment or overuse might be pulling the strings. At City Physiotherapy, we help identify the root cause and work out a treatment plan that works. Talk to us.
How do I relieve hip and knee pain with physiotherapy?
The best way to relieve this knee and hip pain, your physiotherapist will most likely put you through hands-on therapeutic exercises like massage, stretch works, heat and ice therapy. Physiotherapists also make use of techniques such as ultrasound therapy.
Can physiotherapy heal knee pain?
Research shows physiotherapy reduces knee pain in a lot of cases because it strengthens the muscles around the knee joints. Whether it’s caused by underlying conditions such as osteoarthritis or a sports injury, talk to City Physiotherapy to book you an appointment with a physiotherapist.
Can a physiotherapist help with hip pain?
Yes, physiotherapists can help with hip pain caused by tight hip flexors, arthritis, and overuse injuries. Physiotherapists target the root cause, not just the symptoms. At City Physiotherapy, you’re in safe hands.
What causes hip pain and knee pain at the same time?
The two are often connected. Poor alignment or weak muscles in your hips can strain the knees. City Physiotherapy specialists can help uncover the links and relieve pain at its source.
