What are the treatment options for hip impingement?

Hip impingement occurs when the ball and socket come into contact in a way that irritates the joint, often during deep bending or rotation. Symptoms can include groin pain, stiffness, or reduced range of motion. Examination and imaging help distinguish the hip joint from nearby muscles and tendons.

Start by reducing movements that repeatedly bring on pain while maintaining comfortable activity. Physiotherapy can address hip and trunk strength, movement habits, and flexibility without forcing painful range. A cortisone injection may be used in selected cases to reduce inflammation or help identify how much pain comes from inside the joint. Hip arthroscopy uses small incisions to inspect and treat the joint; reshaping bone or addressing associated damage may be considered when symptoms persist. Learn more about [Hip Impingement](/conditions/hip-impingement/), [Physiotherapy](/treatments/physiotherapy-and-rehabilitation/physiotherapy/), [Cortisone Injection](/treatments/non-surgical-orthopedics/cortisone-injection/), and [Hip Arthroscopy](/treatments/sports-and-arthroscopic-surgery/hip-arthroscopy/).

Book an assessment for persistent groin pain, repeated catching, or difficulty with stairs, sitting, or sport. Seek urgent care after an injury if you cannot bear weight, the hip appears deformed, or severe pain comes with numbness or a cold foot.

What movement is causing the contact? Do my images show a shape that surgery could address? What improvement should I expect from physiotherapy? Would an injection clarify the pain source, and what rehabilitation would follow arthroscopy?