Hip and Groin Pain Conditions, Assessment and Treatment

Joint Injection Clinic provides private assessment and treatment for hip and groin pain at clinics in Dartford, Kings Hill, Canterbury and Romford. No GP referral is required, and appointments are usually available within 24–48 hours.

Hip and groin symptoms may originate from the hip joint, tendons, bursae, muscles or structures around the pelvis and lower abdomen. Because these conditions can produce similar pain patterns, treatment begins with a clinical assessment rather than a predetermined procedure.

Medical infographic showing common hip and groin conditions assessed and treated by Joint Injection Clinic.

Common Hip and Groin Pain Conditions

Explore the conditions below to learn about their symptoms, possible causes and available treatment options.

Proximal Hamstring Tendinitis

Proximal Hamstring Tendinitis

Gluteus Tendinitis Bursitis

Gluteus Tendinitis Bursitis

Hip Impingement

Hip Impingement

Athletic Pubalgia

Athletic Pubalgia

Hip Osteoarthritis

Hip Osteoarthritis

Iliopsoas Tendinitis and Bursitis

Iliopsoas Tendinitis and Bursitis

Hip and Groin Pain Treatment Near You

Hip and groin pain does not always originate from the hip joint. Treatment at JIC therefore begins with an individual assessment to identify the structures most likely to be causing your symptoms.

Depending on the diagnosis, treatment may include activity and load-management advice, MSK physiotherapy and progressive rehabilitation designed to improve strength, movement and function.

Diagnostic MSK ultrasound may be helpful when a tendon, bursa or other soft-tissue structure requires further assessment. Where symptoms suggest a condition affecting the joint, bones or deeper pelvic structures, your clinician may recommend an X-ray, MRI scan or specialist opinion.

Shockwave therapy may be considered for selected cases of persistent proximal hamstring or gluteal tendinopathy. If clinically appropriate, an ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injection may be considered for selected cases of hip osteoarthritis or pain involving the trochanteric or iliopsoas bursa.

Frequently Asked Questions

It can provide useful clues but is not always definitive. Groin pain may originate from the hip joint or iliopsoas structures, pain over the outside of the hip may involve the gluteal tendons or bursa, and lower-buttock pain may involve the proximal hamstring tendon.

Physiotherapy and progressive rehabilitation are important for many hip and groin conditions. Treatment may focus on hip and trunk strength, movement, activity modification and gradually rebuilding tolerance to walking, running, sport or other relevant activities.