Hip Pain
In the specialized domain of physical therapy, hip pain is a common and often debilitating issue, stemming from factors like muscle and core weakness, injuries such as labrum tears, and habits of poor standing or sitting posture.
Muscle weakness, particularly in the core and hip region, significantly contributes to hip pain. The core and hip muscles provide stability, and weakness can lead to increased load on the hip joint, resulting in discomfort and potential injury.
Injuries, like labrum tears, are frequent sources of hip pain. Labrum tears, caused by trauma, repetitive strain, or degenerative conditions, can lead to persistent hip pain, often accompanied by clicking or locking sensations.
Poor posture is a significant contributor to hip discomfort, leading to altered biomechanics and increased strain on the hip joint and muscles around the hip joint. Addressing postural imbalances is crucial, such as correcting anterior pelvic tilt to reduce strain on the hip flexors or unloading your spine to prevent early wear and tear of lumbar discs.
At Holistic Physical Therapy and Pilates, we adopt a comprehensive approach to hip pain. Our assessments meticulously identify the root cause, enabling us to craft personalized treatment plans that include targeted strengthening exercises for the core and hip muscles. For clients dealing with sports or accident-related injuries, we provide treatments to effectively manage pain using shockwave therapy. Subsequently, our focus shifts to restoring mobility and enhancing strength.
We emphasize posture correction, providing personalized advice for maintaining optimal alignment during everyday activities to minimize stress on the hip joint and pelvis itself.
Hip pain, though common, shouldn't be considered a norm. It can impact your daily activities and overall quality of life. With our holistic approach, we can effectively manage discomfort, improve physical well-being, and prevent future episodes. Seek professional advice for persistent hip pain to ensure you receive appropriate, individualized care.
Our Happy Customers
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"Olga is a wonderful physical therapist and has a tremendous amount of expertise in managing pain and inflammation. She leverages a range of techniques including manual lymphatic drainage massage which I was relatively new too and it helped a lot. She has a kindness and empathy for her clients that is remarkable."
Andrea deSouza
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"Hands-down the best I've ever worked with. Her knowledge of the body is simply unmatched. I've had physical therapists work on one muscle or muscle group before, but Olga knows how each group connects to each other group and how one thing can impact another. She's taught me correct posture, correct breathing, and more, which have made a massive impact on my daily pain and general life happiness."
Ryan Nelson
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"Pilates used to scare me - I never thought I’d be able to do something that seems so intense. But Evellin makes the challenge fun, and slowly has taught me how to use the machines and how to do more complex exercises as my body has gotten stronger. She is also so patient with me and makes each session so fun. Olga and Evellin have been such an integral part of my recovery and are such wonderful and empowering women."
Aoife O’Shea
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"Olga was awesome at helping me navigate the few months postpartum. She is thorough and attentive and really understands the person and her needs. She went beyond the physical therapy itself and I appreciated her holistic approach. I would totally recommend her to all new moms!"
Irene Zerman
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"I highly recommend Holistic Physical Therapy & Pilates. Olga and Evellin are both extremely knowledgeable and competent. Olga is very attentive and the exercises she has recommended for me have helped me a lot very quickly."
Rachael Berger
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"I've been through more than a couple of PTs. I highly recommend this place as Olga and Everlyn go out their way to ensure my wellness and healing. Did I mention the best and professional massage that really works? Olga showed me even how to get up from the bed with my shoulder pain. I'm exceedingly happy with the place. If you're serious about saying goodbye to pain, you now know where to go."
Lee Sang
