The hip is a ball and socket joint that acts as the connecting point between the legs and spine. The groin refers to the area on the inside of the thigh. The hip comprises many overlapping muscles, tendons and ligaments which are important in both movement of and stability. Both areas are pivotal in providing movement, stability and force transmission between the upper and lower limbs.

The sources of hip pain and groin pain are numerous and multifactorial. These include simple muscular and tendon strains, degenerative tendon issues, pelvic floor injury or related pain, hernias, hip joint injury, and abdominal and rib cage-related pain. There is also the possibility that pain in your hip is related to your back or your lower limb.

This is why at Tomas Ryan Physiotherapy Clinic; we strive to simplify this seemingly complex area and get to the true stressor of what is causing the pain. By way of an accurate assessment, we form a plan based on these findings and each person’s own goals. We explain this thoroughly and then guide you through your personalised rehabilitation plan.