Hip pain treatment in London
Groin, buttock or outer-hip pain each tell a different story. We work out which one yours is telling and treat it properly.
- Initial assessment £85
- Hampstead & Highgate
- No GP referral needed
- Appointments in 24 to 48 hours
Medically reviewed by the SMARTPHYSIO clinical team · August 2026
Understanding hip pain
- Pain in the groin, buttock or outside of the hip
- Pain lying on the affected side at night
- Stiffness putting on shoes and socks
- Aching after walking or standing
- Pain that travels down the thigh
- A feeling of catching or clicking deep in the joint
- Tendon problems on the outside of the hip, common in women over 40
- Osteoarthritis of the hip joint
- Impingement and labral irritation in younger, active adults
- Referred pain from the lower back, which assessment will rule in or out
- If hip pain has lasted more than a couple of weeks
- If night pain is disturbing your sleep
- If stiffness is making shoes, socks and car seats difficult
- If pain followed a fall, particularly in older adults
Our approach to hip pain
Accurate diagnosis first: outer-hip tendon pain, joint arthritis and back-referred pain all need different plans.
Your assessment separates the hip joint itself from the tendons around it and from the lower back, which refers pain to the hip more often than people expect. You leave knowing which is driving your pain.
Treatment combines hands-on work with progressive strengthening. For hip arthritis, the evidence is clear that the right exercise reduces pain and keeps you doing more, for longer. For tendon problems, load management makes the difference.
What your programme can include
Where to find us in London
Two clinics in north London, and home-visit teams working from Kensington and Chelsea. Can’t come to us? We come to you.
ClinicHampstead
444 Finchley RoadLondon NW2 2HY★ 4.8 · 140 reviewsView clinic →
ClinicHighgate
244 Archway RoadLondon N6 5AX★ 5.0 · 14 reviewsView clinic →Home-visit base
Kensington
2 Kensington SquareLondon W8 5EPHome visits across the areaHome visits from here →Home-visit base
Chelsea
48-56 Ebury Bridge RoadLondon SW1W 8QFHome visits across the areaHome visits from here →
What our patients say
“Shokola was great with my 12 year old daughter. She got straight to the issue and made good and practical suggestions for treatment.”
Google review →“Harsha has been kind, attentive and has helped me hugely with my hip and Achilles injuries. She’s a brilliant and very knowledgeable physiotherapist and I recommend her highly.”
Google review →“I have seen several different therapists at Sammy Margo’s over many years. Every one has been excellent. When I was recovering from a hip replacement the physio I received helped me recover really quickly. Highly recommended.”
Google review →“I had a full hip replacement following a cycle accident, and have daily physio visits on weekdays for three weeks. I am already able to walk short distances without a stick or crutch, and this is entirely due to the work they have done with me.”
Google review →“Thanks to Olga I have made great strides in my recovery from the after-effects of sepsis. My strength, balance and mobility have improved enormously under her excellent physiotherapy. I would recommend her wholeheartedly.”
Google review →Frequently asked questions
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Let's get you moving again
Tell us about a home visit and we will call you back the same working day, or book a clinic appointment online.
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