Hip Impingement Physical Therapy in NYC
Hip impingement physical therapy can help reduce painful joint irritation and improve the way your hip moves during daily activity. At Active Physical Therapy & Chiropractic Group, treatment begins with a detailed evaluation of your mobility and strength. We also look at the positions that reproduce your symptoms.
Most rehabilitation plans begin with physical therapy, but chiropractic treatment may address restrictions in the pelvis or surrounding joints that affect hip mechanics. Additionally, acupuncture can support pain management when discomfort or muscle tension makes movement difficult.
Your personalized care plan will reflect the real cause of your symptoms rather than follow a standard protocol. The process begins with an evaluation.
Hip impingement (also called femoroacetabular impingement or FAI) occurs when the ball and socket of the hip make abnormal contact during certain movements. This can happen because of extra bone around the top of the thighbone, the edge of the hip socket, or both. Repeated contact irritates the joint and places stress on the cartilage or labrum.
You’ll often feel pain in the groin or at the front of the hip, which often becomes more noticeable during squatting, running, or prolonged sitting. Some people feel stiffness when turning the leg inward, or notice clicking or catching.
These symptoms can have several causes, so an evaluation is important before beginning hip impingement treatment.
How Does Hip Impingement Physical Therapy Work?
During your initial evaluation, your physical therapist will assess hip motion and muscle strength before observing how you walk and squat. This should reveal whether limited mobility is contributing to irritation, and whether you’re experiencing weakness through the gluteal muscles or poor control of the pelvis.
Hip impingement rehabilitation may begin by reducing movements that repeatedly pinch the joint. Your therapist may use manual therapy techniques to address appropriate mobility restrictions. You’ll then be given an exercise plan to help you build strength around the hip.
If you experience symptoms during sports or strength training, movement retraining might be important. During retraining, your therapist may adjust squat depth, running mechanics, or the way you pivot to reduce avoidable stress without requiring you to stop activity completely.
Which Hip Impingement Exercises May Help?
Hip impingement exercises should strengthen the muscles around the joint without recreating the pinching sensation.
Depending on your evaluation, your physical therapist may recommend:
- Glute bridges to strengthen the hips and support the pelvis
- Side-lying leg raises or band walks to improve lateral hip stability
- Core exercises that help control the pelvis during movement
- Supported squats or step exercises performed within a comfortable range
- Single-leg balance drills as strength and control improve
Your therapist will adjust each exercise and gradually progress your home program as you improve.
Can Chiropractic Treatment Help Hip Impingement?
Chiropractic treatment cannot change the shape of the bones causing impingement, but it may still have a complementary role. Our team may recommend chiropractic treatment if restricted motion in your lower back or pelvis seems to be changing how your hip absorbs force.
Your chiropractor may use joint mobilization or soft tissue treatment after evaluating the surrounding areas. Care can also include movement recommendations that reinforce your physical therapy program.
Can Acupuncture Support Hip Impingement Treatment?
If pain or muscle guarding is interfering with your hip impingement rehabilitation, our team may recommend acupuncture. During this treatment, thin needles will be placed at selected points based on your symptoms and clinical assessment. Your acupuncturist may also use electrical stimulation when appropriate.
Acupuncture does not correct the underlying bone shape, but it can support pain management and ease tension in muscles surrounding the hip. Often, this can allow you to participate more comfortably in your rehabilitation plan.
Find Hip Impingement Treatment in NYC
Active PTC Group provides personalized hip impingement treatment in NYC through an integrative team of physical therapists, chiropractors, and licensed acupuncturists. You may need one primary form of care or a coordinated combination of services.
Schedule an evaluation at our Midtown Manhattan office to learn how hip impingement physical therapy in NYC may help you move with less irritation and return to the activities that matter to you.
