Hip Pain Treatment in Kanata That Keeps You Training
Hip pain is a performance problem as much as a pain problem. Whether it is a deep pinch at the bottom of a squat, a sharp ache during a run, a click that has started to catch, or a burning in the outer hip that will not settle, hip issues affect everything. How you move. How you train. How you sit and sleep.
The hip is also one of the most misdiagnosed areas we see. Labral irritation gets missed. Femoroacetabular impingement is undertreated. Glute tendinopathy is confused with bursitis. And the knee or lower back, which often contribute to hip symptoms, are rarely assessed at all.
At Highlands Wellness, we take the time to get the diagnosis right and build a plan that addresses the actual cause.
Who We Help
We treat hip pain across a range of conditions and activity types:
Runners with hip flexor pain, IT band issues, or glute and proximal hamstring tendinopathy
Lifters experiencing a pinch or deep ache at the hip crease during squats or deadlifts
CrossFit and Hyrox athletes with hip discomfort during Olympic lifting or high-rep lower body movements
Active adults with hip bursitis, labral irritation, or chronic hip tightness
People managing osteoarthritic hip pain who want to stay active with a conservative approach
How We Treat Hip Pain
Hip pain is rarely isolated to the hip itself. We assess the lumbar spine, pelvis, and knee alongside the joint to understand the full contributing picture. Treatment may include:
Chiropractic hip and lumbar joint mobilisation and manipulation
Active Release Technique for hip flexors, glutes, deep rotators, and proximal hamstring
Dry needling for TFL, piriformis, and glute medius trigger points
Graston IASTM for tendinopathy and soft tissue restriction
Registered massage therapy for chronic muscular tension around the hip and pelvis
Progressive loading protocols including tendon rehab, hip strengthening, and gait retraining
What to Expect
Your first visit includes a comprehensive assessment of the hip, pelvis, and lumbar spine. We screen for structural pathology, test movement and loading patterns, and identify the specific drivers of your pain. You leave with a clear diagnosis and a phased plan that progresses alongside your recovery. Most patients see meaningful improvement within 6 to 8 visits.
Frequently asked questions.
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This is a classic presentation of femoroacetabular impingement or a labral issue. It is very assessable clinically and often responds well to a combination of joint mobilisation, soft tissue work, and technique adjustment alongside progressive loading.
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Usually yes. We will identify the specific range and load threshold that is irritating the joint and modify from there. Most training can continue with adjustments.
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Absolutely. Osteoarthritis does not mean pain is inevitable. Exercise and manual therapy consistently outperform rest and medication for arthritic hip pain in the evidence, and we see great results with it clinically.
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Both are common in runners and can present similarly. Clinical assessment distinguishes between them and the treatment approach differs, which is why getting the diagnosis right matters.
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No. We assess you clinically and recommend imaging only if it would change your management. Many hip conditions are diagnosed and treated effectively without imaging.
Get started today.
Ready to stop managing your hip pain and actually fix it? Book your first visit online or call us to claim a free 15-minute consultation. Most patients feel a meaningful difference within the first 6 to 8 visits.