Hip pain shows up differently for everyone. Sometimes you feel it on the outside of your leg, sometimes below the knee, and sometimes in your groin.
Whether you’re experiencing a dull ache, sharp twinge, or shooting pain, the worst part about hip pain is how it limits your daily life.
At the start, you can usually manage your normal activities and only notice an ache when you go to bed at night. But slowly, your hip pain becomes more and more noticeable – no matter what you’re doing.
If you’ve been waiting for months and your hip pain hasn’t gone away on its own, it’s time to find out why.
When you work with a private physiotherapist, you treat your hip pain at its source – so you can start to live again without fear holding you back from doing the things you love.
If you’ve never worked with a physiotherapist in the past, we understand why you might feel apprehensive about booking an appointment.
At Hamilton Physiotherapy, we focus on outcome over intervention. Our priority is reducing your pain and helping you trust your body again.
During your initial consultation, we want to discover your whole story – your lifestyle, what triggers your pain, and what relieves it. From there, we can diagnose the issue, and create a clear action plan with milestones for when you will start to feel better.
When you work with us, long waitlists and generic exercise plans become a thing of the past. Your plan might include manual massage, stretches, or gentle exercise. Physiotherapy can be uncomfortable – but we promise it will never hurt.
Book an appointment with us to learn more about your body and start treating your issue immediately, so things that feel difficult – like walking up and down the stairs, getting in and out of the car, and even putting on socks – become easier again.
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had suffered from long term chronic back pain for around 10 years, since I was a teenager. I had tried a number of different physios/osteopaths/chiropractors over the years and had no such luck in getting any real long term relief or progress. However, after using David’s services and guidance I have for the first time, in a long time, been able to make the progress I was looking for. I had played junior football in my early 20s and had to hang up my boots through my injury. This year I was able to complete a full season of amateur football with only missing a handful of games through injury thanks to David’s help and programs that he designed specifically around my needs. I can’t recommend him enough to anyone who has suffered anything remotely similar. A real 5 star service ⭐️ Peter Copland2025-07-02Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Called out to David for help with an ongoing shoulder complaint, he assessed and set up a weekly exercise programme which eased my pain and gave me strength back, within a few weeks I was feeling much better, also gave me good advice on a historical back complaint as well, I would recommend David to anyone who has been struggling with joint pain, lack of movement issues, he also has excellent one to one skills making you feel at ease from the first meeting. john kyle2025-07-01Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I cannot recommend David highly enough. I thought I was going to have to just put up with a very sore back but even after my first appointment it made such a difference. David is excellent, he puts you at ease and talks you through everything. I had 5 appointments with him and he gave me some exercises to do at home and I’m now pain free. I’m so pleased I found him and appreciate what he did. Thank you. Anne Gallagher anne gallagher2025-06-16Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. David almost immediately diagnosed my hip problems. I only needed two sessions and my hip is now completely pain free. Excellent, friendly service. David keeps in touch to check progress. Would thoroughly recommend. Ruth O'Brien2025-05-26Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I highly recommend David Musgrave at Hamilton Physiotherapy. I have suffered from recurrent back pain for a long time, but after a few sessions with David, I now feel the best I have in years. David took time to assess the root cause of my pain and prepared a clear plan to achieve my desired outcome. I am confident that the exercises David has tailored for me will keep my back healthy for the long term. Andrew Richmond2025-05-23Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Have been with David at Hamilton Physiotherapy for the past three months, after post surgery shoulder, neck and arm pain. The initial excersises David asked me to carry out proved to be quite difficult, but slowly after some grim determination and encouragement I now find them fairly easy and quite enjoyable. I can now sleep better at night and most of all pain free. I would not hesitate to recommend David to anyone. kenneth burt2025-05-09Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. David helped me with my neck and back problems (20+ years of working in the office resulting in bad posture & bad habits). He diagnosed and addressed the issues with a set of exercises that I've added to my daily (and gym) routine. The posture issues, neck and back pains are now gone, and my golf has improved as well! I would highly recommend David's service. Marek Kalwasinski2025-03-10Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. David helped me with my lower back problem. He was very friendly, professional, informative and thorough. Thanks to David now I know what to do should my back problem comes back again in the future - hopefully not for a very very long time. All the hints and tips and exercises that David shared were all very helpful. putri hirota2025-02-20Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I hurt a joint in my back at an exercise class just a few days before my ski holiday and needed treatment at short notice. I saw David as an emergency and after just 2 sessions, supported by great advice & follow up exercises, I was pain free and able to enjoy my ski trip. Lorna McDougall2025-01-27Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I went to David after seeing a doctor who referred me to the NHS clinic in Hamilton to see a physiotherapist. He told me I had strained the muscles in my lower back .if it did not get better in 6 weeks go back and see the doctor who would refer me again. Because of the pain I decided to see a private physio and after having a chat with David on the phone I made an appointment . The best thing i ever did . The first appointment he told me it wasnt my back it was my hip .He then explained what the issue was and showed me the structure of the hip and how the issue was occurring . At every appointment he made me feel very at ease .he gave me exercises to do at home and work which did get rid of the pain .A big thankyou BUAVOX . Christine Tannock2025-01-07
When your day-to-day activities become painful and difficult, it is natural to try and rest to solve the problem. However, when you fall away from activities like walking or exercising, it can actually make your situation worse.
Try to keep up with some gentle exercise, to avoid your hip becoming more stiff and difficult to move.
A quick Google or YouTube search will bring up hundreds of exercises for hip pain – but how do you know they are the right ones for your issue?
In some cases, doing the wrong exercises will make you feel worse! The best way to create a personalised exercise programme is to talk to an expert, who can create a progressive plan that builds your long-term strength, function, and mobility.
Above anything else, the most important thing you can do to tackle your hip pain is get a physiotherapy appointment!
Improvements can always be made to your quality of life. Working with a professional is the best way to start moving more independently, getting a good night’s sleep, and enjoying your favourite hobbies again at last.
We don’t promise a magical fix for your pain if we can’t provide one.