Hip, groin and thigh physio in Manchester
Find out why your hip, groin or thigh hurts, keep moving where it's safe, and get back to walking, running and sport with confidence.
Hip pain treatment in Manchester city centre
Reviewed by Nick Chatziviltsos, PgDip, HCPC-registered physiotherapist (PH114351), November 2026
At a glance
Who it's for: runners, footballers, gym-goers, people with hip arthritis and people recovering from a hip replacement.
What we do: strength and movement tests, a check of your back and knee, hands-on treatment and a gym-based strength plan.
Typical recovery: mild muscle strains often improve within a few weeks. Outer hip pain and long-standing groin pain can take a few months.
Self-care: stay active but avoid extra strain. Avoid low chairs and carrying heavy items while it's sore.
Get urgent help: severe hip pain after a fall, or you can't walk or put weight on the leg: call 999 or go to A&E.
Hip pain can mean very different things. Pain on the outside of the hip, at the front, deep in the groin or at the back of the thigh usually has a different cause. Some hip pain even comes from your lower back.
That's why a proper assessment matters. Once we know what's sore, most hip, groin and thigh problems respond well to the right strength plan.
We're inside F45 NQ, a two-minute walk from Piccadilly station. So you rebuild hip strength with real weights, not just a resistance band.
🛠️ How we treat hip pain
Step 1. Find out why it hurts
We pin down where the pain is coming from with hands-on tests. We test the strength of your hip, groin and hamstring muscles side to side, and check your back and knee. We show you on a 3D anatomy model what's going on.
Step 2. Settle it down and keep you moving
We change what you do rather than stop everything. That might mean less sprinting, no lying on the sore side, or a different squat for now. Treatment may include joint mobilisation, soft tissue work and IASTM, a tool-assisted soft tissue technique. You'll get early exercises from your custom rehab plan.
Step 3. Build you back stronger
We build hip, groin and hamstring strength on the F45 NQ gym floor, with exercises such as step-ups, Copenhagen planks and Nordic curls. Then we add running, changes of direction and sprints until you pass our return-to-sport tests.
Hip or groin pain stopping you running, training or sleeping? Your first 60-minute session includes treatment. Book your assessment →
👥 Who our hip physio is for
Runners with outer hip or hamstring pain. See running injury physio.
Footballers, rugby and hockey players with groin or hamstring strains.
Gym-goers with pain at the front of the hip on squats, lunges or leg raises.
People over 40 with outer hip pain at night, or a stiff hip on walks.
People with hip arthritis who want to stay active and delay or avoid surgery.
People before and after a hip replacement. See pre and post-op rehab.
⚠️ Common hip and thigh symptoms
This is a guide, not a diagnosis. If anything under "When hip or groin pain needs urgent help" sounds like you, follow that advice first.
Pain on the outside of the hip, worse lying on that side at night: it might be outer hip pain (trochanteric bursitis).
Pain at the front of the hip when you lift your knee or sprint: it might be a hip flexor strain.
Pain in the groin or inner thigh after kicking, twisting or sprinting: it might be a groin strain.
A sudden pull or sharp pain at the back of the thigh: it might be a hamstring injury.
A deep ache in the groin with stiffness, worse after walking, often over 45: it might be hip osteoarthritis.
Buttock pain that spreads down the back of the leg, with tingling: it might be pain coming from your back, such as sciatica.
Pain at the very bottom of the back or top of the buttock, on one side: it might be SI joint pain.
🧪 What happens at your first appointment
Your first session lasts 60 minutes, so treatment starts the same day.
Your story. When it started, what makes it worse, your training and your goals.
Safety screen. We check for signs that need your GP, A&E or your surgical team.
Physical exam. Hands-on tests, strength tests, and a check of your back and knee.
Your diagnosis. In plain English, using our 3D anatomy model.
Treatment. Hands-on work and your first exercises, the start of a rehab plan built for you.
Your plan. What to keep doing, what to change for now, and how many sessions we expect.
We don't offer scans. If you need an X-ray or MRI, such as for suspected arthritis or a bad hamstring tear, we'll write to your GP.
💷 Hip physio prices
First appointment. 60-minute assessment and treatment: £95.
Follow-up, 30 minutes. £55.
Follow-up, 60 minutes. £95.
Free consultation, 15 minutes. Free.
We work with Bupa, WPA, Vitality and Aviva. Check your cover with your insurer before you book. Just had a hip replacement? We offer home visits for the early weeks, and online physiotherapy for exercise reviews.
⏱️ How long will it take to get better?
Mild groin and hamstring strains often improve within a few weeks. Bigger tears, outer hip pain and pain that keeps coming back can take a few months. A strength programme matched to the cause helps most.
✅ Hip, groin and thigh conditions we treat
Pick the one that sounds most like you to read more. Not sure which one you have? That's what your first appointment is for.
Outer hip pain (trochanteric bursitis): pain on the outside of the hip, worse lying on that side, walking or on stairs
Hip flexor strain: pain at the front of the hip, worse lifting your knee, kicking or sprinting
Groin strain: pain in the inner thigh or groin after sport, worse on kicking or changing direction
Hamstring injury: a sudden pull at the back of the thigh, or a deep ache when sprinting
Knee and hip osteoarthritis: a stiff, aching hip or groin, worse after walking or first thing
Hip replacement recovery: rehab before and after a hip replacement, to walk, climb stairs and get active again
❓ Hip and groin FAQs
🚨 When hip or groin pain needs urgent help
Most hip, groin and thigh pain isn't serious. But some symptoms need help fast. Don't wait for a physio appointment if you have any of these.
See your GP: a lump in the groin, especially one that appears when you cough or strain.
Call your GP urgently or 111: a hot, swollen hip, skin that has changed colour, or a high temperature or shivers (call 111 urgently); severe hip pain that came on suddenly without a fall (call 111 urgently); after a hip replacement, a hot, oozing wound, or a swollen, painful calf (get an urgent GP appointment or call 111).
Call 999 or go to A&E: severe hip pain after a fall or injury, or you can't walk or put weight on the leg (call 999 or go to A&E, don't drive yourself); tingling or loss of feeling in your hip or leg after an injury, or the leg is cold or blue (call 999 or go to A&E); sudden severe testicle pain (go to A&E now); chest pain or difficulty breathing after a hip replacement (call 999).
Not sure if you need physio or just a few days' rest? Book a free 15-minute call and we'll tell you honestly. Book a free call →
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Yes. Most hip, groin and thigh problems respond well to a strength programme matched to the cause.
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Pain on the outside of the hip at night is often outer hip pain (trochanteric bursitis). A pillow between your knees can help.
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Mild strains often improve within a few weeks. Bigger tears and pain that keeps coming back can take a few months.
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Usually yes, with changes. We'll tell you what to keep, what to swap and when to build back up.
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Yes. Exercise is a core treatment for hip osteoarthritis. It can ease pain and help you stay active.
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The NHS says to wait at least 6 weeks, and check with your doctor that you're fit to drive.
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No. We use hands-on treatment, IASTM and exercise. If you need a scan, we write to your GP.
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Yes. Book a free 15-minute call and we'll tell you honestly whether physio is the right next step.
📍 Book hip physio in Manchester city centre
Athos Physio is inside F45 NQ, 77 Piccadilly, Manchester M1 2BU, a two-minute walk from Piccadilly station and Piccadilly Gardens. We're open 7am to 8pm, Monday to Friday, so you can come before or after work.
First appointment £95 for 60 minutes. Insured with Bupa, WPA, Vitality or Aviva? Check your cover first.
Call or WhatsApp 07475 433300, or book online.
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Written by Nick Chatziviltsos, physiotherapist and founder of Athos Physio, BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, HCPC registered. Last reviewed: November 2026.
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Athos Physio is a full-service physiotherapy clinic
We offer injury rehabilitation, post-surgery functional strengthening, deep tissue massage and pain relief, and strength training expertise. We support you in becoming pain-free so that you can achieve a limitless life experience. If you want to speak with us before booking a session you reach out via WhatsApp, call us or email us.
We are based in Manchester city centre a couple of minutes walk from Piccadilly train station and Piccadilly Gardens Square