Pinpoint Your Symptoms

There are several potential reasons why someone might develop hip pain. To treat your pain effectively, we need to pinpoint what that cause could be.

When you visit us for your initial appointment, one of the first things we’ll do is ask you to share your symptoms. “Hip pain” often causes a lot more than just pain, and being able to describe your pain, mobility limitations, and other concerns helps us get a clearer picture of your condition.

For example, you know that your hip hurts. But when do you experience pain (i.e., during activity)? Does your pain come and go? Where do you experience pain? Is it just in your hip, or do you feel it elsewhere? Is the pain a dull ache? Sharp and shooting?

Make sure to share additional symptoms you might be experiencing, too. Here are some common ones:

Identify a Cause and Develop a Treatment Plan

Thanks to your detailed symptom description — as well as a health history and comprehensive physical exam — your therapist should be able to determine the underlying cause of your hip pain.

If you’re 55 or older, there’s a good chance your hip pain stems from osteoarthritis. This degenerative condition causes cartilage and bone tissue to break down, leading to pain and restricted mobility.

However, hip pain can also stem from an injury. If you’re an athlete or particularly active person, you may have suffered an acute injury, such as a labral tear, in which a ring of cartilage in the hip socket becomes damaged. You may have also sprained your hip — that is, damaged the ligaments that hold the joint together.

However, even if you haven’t had an obvious injury, an injury could still be to blame. Overuse injuries are injuries that develop gradually and, in the hip, generally affect the soft tissue — your muscles, tendons, and ligaments. They usually occur due to repetitive movements or improper biomechanics.

Your treatment plan will vary based on the underlying cause of your pain, but in most cases, we aim to…

Understand Your Outcomes

As with treatments, your exact outcomes will vary based on the underlying cause. However, other factors can come into play, too, such as age, health status, and the amount of time you can spend with physical therapy (whether in the clinic or performing home exercise programs).

For example, osteoarthritis has no cure, but you can manage your symptoms with regular physical activity. If you stick with your prescribed exercise program, you can minimize pain, slow the progression of your condition, and delay or even avoid surgery.

If you suffered an injury, you likely will be able to resolve your hip pain, usually within 1-3 months. However, if your injury was severe, full rehabilitation — the point at which you’ve fully restored strength and function — may take longer. Continuing any prescribed exercises is important even if you no longer feel pain.

What’s A HEP — And Why Is It So Important to Your Success?

HEP stands for “home exercise program.” If you’re undergoing physical therapy with REHABILITY NJ, there’s a good chance your therapist will prescribe one to you.

It’s important to note that a HEP isn’t the same as an at-home workout program. With an at-home workout, your goal is general fitness. A HEP consists of curated exercises to help you achieve your rehabilitation goals.

We understand that an exercise routine can sometimes be difficult to work into a busy lifestyle. Therefore, we design our HEPs to be as straightforward as possible, with…

However, we also want to make sure you understand why we prescribe a HEP at all! In fact, a HEP has multiple benefits:

In short, a HEP is a small way to make big changes! And if you think you might benefit from a personalized HEP, call us to schedule a consultation.

Experience Advanced Healing with Class IV Laser Therapy at Rehability NJ

Are you looking for a safe, effective, and non-invasive way to accelerate your healing and reduce pain? We are thrilled to introduce our industry-leading QUAD-wavelength Class IV Laser Therapy system at Rehability NJ!

What is Class IV Laser Therapy?

Our advanced Class IV laser system utilizes high-intensity 30W light energy to target multiple tissue depths—from your skin down to deep joints. This focused energy penetrates significantly deeper than older “cold lasers,” offering broader therapeutic benefits. It works by increasing blood flow, boosting cellular metabolism, and accelerating tissue repair, which leads to reduced pain, swelling, and inflammation.

What to Expect

Class IV Laser Therapy is completely painless and requires no downtime. Treatments are fast, typically lasting just 5 to 15 minutes depending on the area. During the session, you will generally feel a mild, soothing warming sensation. While many patients experience rapid relief after just a few sessions, cumulative treatments often provide the most optimal, long-lasting results.

Safe, Effective, and Integrative

FDA-cleared and administered by our trained professionals, this therapy is a fantastic option for a wide range of conditions. We carefully assess each individual case to ensure you are a great candidate. Plus, Class IV Laser Therapy can be seamlessly integrated with other treatments, such as physical therapy and chiropractic care, to maximize your results and minimize recovery time.

Schedule a Laser Therapy consultation today to learn more about the positive effects and benefits of this amazing therapeutic technology!