Hip pain can make everyday life harder, from walking through the grocery store to getting in and out of the car, climbing stairs, exercising, golfing, hiking, or sleeping comfortably. For active adults, seniors, athletes, and busy professionals in Chandler, AZ, hip pain often develops from weakness, stiffness, overuse, injury, poor movement mechanics, or compensation from the low back, knees, or feet.
At Control Physical Therapy, we provide personalized physical therapy for hip pain and mobility to help reduce discomfort, restore strength, improve movement, and support a safe return to work, sport, and daily activity.
Common Causes of Hip Pain
Hip pain can come from the joint itself, surrounding muscles and tendons, the pelvis, or even the low back. A detailed physical therapy evaluation helps identify what is driving your symptoms so treatment can be targeted and effective.
Common causes of hip pain include:
- Hip flexor tightness or strain
- Glute weakness or imbalance
- Hip bursitis
- Tendonitis around the hip
- Arthritis-related stiffness
- Labral irritation
- Low back or sciatic-related pain
- Poor walking or running mechanics
- Post-surgical weakness or mobility limits
- Balance deficits or fall-related injuries
- Sports overuse injuries
Because the hip plays a major role in walking, balance, lifting, and athletic movement, even mild hip pain can affect the way your whole body moves.
Signs You May Need Hip Physical Therapy
You may benefit from physical therapy if you notice:
- Pain in the front, side, or back of the hip
- Groin pain with walking or rotation
- Stiffness after sitting
- Trouble climbing stairs
- Pain while sleeping on one side
- Difficulty squatting, lunging, or lifting
- Limping or altered walking pattern
- Reduced hip mobility
- Weakness during exercise or sport
- Balance problems or fear of falling
Whether you are walking in Chandler, training in Tempe, golfing in Scottsdale, hiking near Phoenix, or staying active in Gilbert or Mesa, healthy hip mobility is essential for confident movement.
How Physical Therapy Helps Hip Pain
Physical therapy helps address both pain and the underlying movement problems that may be contributing to hip irritation. Instead of relying only on rest or temporary relief, your therapist builds a plan to improve strength, mobility, flexibility, balance, and long-term function.
A hip physical therapy program may help:
- Reduce pain and inflammation
- Improve hip range of motion
- Strengthen glutes, core, and leg muscles
- Improve walking and balance
- Restore flexibility
- Reduce stress on the low back and knees
- Improve sport and exercise mechanics
- Support post-surgical recovery
- Lower the risk of future flare-ups
For many patients, hip pain improves when the body learns to move with better alignment and control.
Control Physical Therapy’s Approach
Founded by Dr. Gregory McLarty, DPT, Control Physical Therapy provides modern, one-on-one care for patients throughout Chandler and the surrounding Valley. Since 2018, our locally owned and insured clinic has helped patients recover from orthopedic injuries, sports injuries, surgery, balance problems, and chronic pain conditions.
Evaluation and Movement Assessment
Your care begins with a detailed evaluation. We assess hip mobility, strength, posture, gait, balance, flexibility, pain triggers, and how your hip moves during daily tasks or athletic activity.
When appropriate, we may use biomechanical movement testing and force plate testing to better understand weight distribution, balance, loading patterns, and movement asymmetries. This can be especially helpful for athletes, post-surgical patients, and anyone with recurring hip pain.
Personalized Treatment Plan
Your therapist creates a plan based on your diagnosis, symptoms, goals, activity level, and medical history. Treatment may include:
- Orthopedic rehab
- Sports rehabilitation
- Balance therapy
- Manual therapy
- Hip and core strengthening
- Mobility and flexibility exercises
- Gait and movement retraining
- Dry needling
- Cupping therapy
- Blood flow restriction therapy when appropriate
- Home exercise programming
We also help patients with post-surgical physical therapy after hip procedures, as well as those recovering from related knee, back, or lower-extremity injuries.
Hands-On Care and Targeted Exercise
Hip pain often improves with a combination of manual therapy and active exercise. Hands-on treatment may help reduce stiffness and improve joint or soft tissue mobility. Targeted exercise helps build the strength and control needed to keep symptoms from returning.
For example, weak glutes may cause extra strain on the hip flexors or low back. Limited hip rotation may affect your golf swing, running stride, or ability to squat. Balance deficits may increase fall risk in seniors. Your therapist identifies these patterns and builds a practical plan around your goals.
Small changes in walking mechanics, training form, workstation habits, and daily alignment can also support better hip function over time.
Hip Pain Treatment for Athletes and Active Adults
Athletes and active adults often develop hip pain from repetitive stress, mobility restrictions, strength imbalances, or poor loading mechanics. Runners may experience hip flexor, glute, or IT band-related pain. Golfers may struggle with hip rotation. Pickleball and tennis players may notice pain with cutting, pivoting, or lunging.
Our sports rehabilitation and performance therapy programs help improve strength, power, mobility, and return-to-sport readiness while reducing the risk of re-injury.
Hip Mobility and Balance Therapy for Seniors
For seniors, hip strength and mobility are closely connected to balance, walking ability, fall prevention, and independence. Physical therapy can help improve stability, confidence, and comfort with daily activities such as stairs, transfers, and community walking.
For qualifying plans, Medicare-covered therapy may be available when physical therapy is medically necessary. Control Physical Therapy can help verify insurance benefits and explain your options clearly before care begins.
Why Choose Control Physical Therapy?
Patients choose Control Physical Therapy because we provide focused, personalized care instead of rushed or generic treatment.
What sets us apart:
- Founded by Dr. Gregory McLarty, DPT
- Established in 2018
- Locally owned and insured
- One-on-one physical therapy sessions
- Advanced biomechanical movement testing
- Force plate testing
- Evidence-based orthopedic rehab and sports rehabilitation
- Dry needling, cupping therapy, and blood flow restriction therapy
- Insurance benefit verification
- 5-star reviewed local clinic
We proudly serve Chandler, Tempe, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Mesa, Glendale, Fountain Hills, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, and surrounding Arizona communities.
FAQs About Hip Physical Therapy in Chandler, AZ
Can physical therapy help hip pain?
Yes. Physical therapy can help reduce hip pain, improve mobility, strengthen supporting muscles, and address movement patterns that may be causing irritation.
What exercises are best for hip mobility?
The best exercises depend on your symptoms and diagnosis. A physical therapist may use hip mobility drills, glute strengthening, core stability, balance training, and gait retraining.
Is hip pain sometimes related to the low back?
Yes. Low back issues can refer pain into the hip, and hip stiffness can increase stress on the low back. A full evaluation helps determine the source.
Do you treat hip pain in athletes?
Yes. Control Physical Therapy provides sports rehabilitation for runners, golfers, gym-goers, pickleball players, tennis players, and other active patients.
Start Physical Therapy for Hip Pain in Chandler, AZ
Hip pain does not have to limit your movement, workouts, or daily life. With the right physical therapy program, you can reduce pain, improve mobility, rebuild strength, and move with confidence again.
Call today at (480) 474-4921 to schedule your free estimate!