What helps hip pain?
You don’t have to be an athlete to have hip pain. It’s a really common problem and there are ways to help yourself with exercise and certain treatments.
Hip pain
Hip pain is very common and not usually a sign of arthritis or medical condition. Learn about the causes, exercises and treatments and how the hip joint works.
Osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip
The hip is one of the joints most commonly affected by osteoarthritis. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment.
Hip replacement surgery
Learn more about hip replacement surgery, what it involves, how it can reduce pain and help to improve your mobility.
Back pain
Back pain is very common and usually doesn’t have a serious cause. Learn about treatments, exercises and other ways to manage back pain.
Hip scans
Watch our videos for healthcare professionals scanning the hip, including anterior longitudinal scan, anterior transverse scan and lateral longitudinal scan.
Examination of the hip
What to check for when examining the hip joint.
Examination of the hip
A brief guide to the examination of the hip including a short video demonstration.
Examination of the hip
Read our guidance for healthcare professionals on examining the hip by following the 'look, feel, move and function' steps - including a video demonstration.
Examination of the hip video
This short video demonstrates how to examine the hip joint.
Pain
Read our approach to tackling musculoskeletal pain, which includes reviews of our insight and information and strategic discussions with key stakeholders.
Anterior longitudinal scan of the hip
Watch a video of the anterior longitudinal hip scan. The transducer is moved to identify femoral head in acetabulum with overlying iliofemoral ligament.
Anterior transverse scan of the hip
Watch a healthcare professional video of the anterior transverse scan of the hip. Skin, subcutaneous fat, anterior thigh musculature and head of femur are seen.
Lateral longitudinal scan of the hip
Watch a video of the lateral longitudinal hip scan. Subcutaneous fat, tensor fascia lata, gluteus medius, minimus tendons and greater trochanter are visualised.
Coronavirus and managing pain at home - your questions answered
Read expert answers to your questions about managing pain during Covid-19, including access to your rheumatology team, therapy sessions and medication.