Hip Pain Physio Port Macquarie | Hip & Groin Physiotherapy
Hip Pain Physio Port Macquarie | Hip & Groin Physiotherapy
Evidence-based physiotherapy for hip pain in Port Macquarie. A practical approach to reduce pain, improve movement, and get you back to walking, running, lifting, and sport with confidence.
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Common Causes of Hip Pain
Hip pain can come from the joint, muscles, tendons, the lower back, or nearby structures. Sometimes it’s “front of hip / groin” pain, other times it’s buttock or outer hip pain. The key is identifying what movements or loads are exceeding your current capacity.
Common hip pain presentations include:
- Hip flexor and groin strains
- Gluteal tendinopathy (outer hip pain)
- Hip impingement-style pain (FAI patterns)
- Hip bursitis-type pain (often tendon-related)
- Referred pain from the lower back
- Running-related hip pain
- Post-surgical hip rehab
- Stiffness and reduced hip mobility affecting sport or lifting
Why Does Hip Pain Persist?
Hip pain often hangs around when the hip (or surrounding tissues) is being asked to do more than it can currently tolerate — or when rest alone reduces symptoms, but capacity never gets rebuilt.
There can also be a protective element to pain when sleep is poor, stress is high, or movement feels threatening. A good plan considers both tissue capacity and nervous system sensitivity.
If you want a deeper look at the role of stress and sensitivity in pain, you may find our article on how life stress influences persistent pain helpful.
How Physiotherapy Helps Hip Pain
Hip rehab is about improving tolerance to load and movement — not avoiding your hip forever. We build a plan around your goals (walking, running, gym, sport, work) with progressive strengthening and smart loading.
- Clear assessment of hip joint, tendon, muscle and back contributions
- Discussion of hidden, underlying causes
- Strengthening for glutes, hip flexors, adductors and core where needed
- Load management (walking, running, training volume)
- Mobility work when stiffness is a limiting factor
- Return-to-run / return-to-sport progressions
- Education on flare-ups and realistic timelines
- Practical movement strategies for daily life and training
The aim is to reduce pain, increase confidence, and restore function with a plan that fits your life.
What To Expect At Your First Appointment
- A clear conversation about your symptoms, history, and goals
- Assessment of movement, strength, and irritability
- Explanation of likely drivers and what to prioritise first
- A staged rehab plan to rebuild tolerance and capacity
- Guidance on what to do (and what to pause) while things settle
The goal is clarity and progress — not guesswork and endless rest.
Hip Pain Physio in Port Macquarie
Appointments are available in-person at:
Warehouse 17-18 / 18 Park Street
Port Macquarie NSW 2444
Free parking available nearby. Bring your questions — we’ll map out a clear plan.
Weekday appointments available 10am-2pm, with flexibility for those needing adjusted scheduling.
Not local? Telehealth physiotherapy consultations are available world-wide.
Book Hip Pain Physiotherapy
If you’ve got hip or groin pain and want a structured, evidence-based approach, appointments are available.
Call/Text: 0475 731 019
Email: contact@yourwellnessnerd.com
We can help you choose the right appointment type and set expectations around recovery timelines.
You don’t have to put up with hip pain forever. With the right plan, meaningful improvement is possible.
About Grant Frost
Physiotherapist, APA Member
AHPRA Registered
Grant Frost is an Australian physiotherapist with over 20 years of real-world experience in musculoskeletal private practice. Based in the beautiful beachside town of Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Grant is known for looking beyond a person's symptoms to uncover the true underlying causes of pain and injury - so problems can be understood fully and solved, not just managed.
Your Wellness Nerd was created as a way for Grant to share what he has learned clinically over two decades, helping people who feel stuck, frustrated, or confused about why their pain exists or persists. His goal is simple: provide clear, practical, evidence-based insights that empower people to better understand their own bodies.
A strong advocate for evidence-based practice, Grant challenges narrow, one-size-fits-all approaches to healthcare. He is passionate about guiding the industry toward more thoughtful, sustainable, and effective solutions - especially for those who need it most: people living with pain or recovering from injury.