Hip Pain and Mobility: Physiotherapy in Hungerford and Lambourn

Hip pain can gradually reduce mobility, affect walking, and make everyday tasks like climbing stairs or getting in and out of a car more difficult.

Many people search for a “physio near me” in West Berkshire when hip pain begins to affect independence. Early physiotherapy intervention can reduce pain, improve movement, and prevent long-term deterioration.

At Kerry Read Physio, I provide home-based physiotherapy across Lambourn, Hungerford, and Newbury to address hip pain safely and effectively.

Common Causes of Hip Pain

Hip pain can be caused by:

• Osteoarthritis

• Hip bursitis or tendonitis

• Muscle imbalance or weakness

• Poor posture or gait mechanics

• Previous injury or surgery

Even mild pain can subtly change walking patterns, increasing stress on other joints like the knees or lower back.

How Physiotherapy Helps

Home-based physiotherapy focuses on:

1. Strengthening Exercises

Targeting glutes, hip abductors, and quadriceps to improve stability and reduce pain.

2. Stretching and Mobility

Maintaining range of motion in the hip joint and surrounding muscles.

3. Gait and Balance Training

Correcting movement patterns to improve walking efficiency and reduce risk of falls.

4. Functional Practice

Rehearsing stairs, transfers, and daily activities in the home environment.

5. Pain Management Strategies

Advice on activity pacing, supportive footwear, and movement modification.

Research shows that a combination of strengthening and mobility exercises significantly improves function and reduces pain in people with hip conditions.

Who Should Seek Physiotherapy

You should consider booking an assessment if you notice:

• Hip pain affecting walking or daily tasks

• Reduced endurance or confidence on stairs

• Difficulty getting up from a chair

• Pain radiating to the groin, thigh, or knee

Even if you are not severely limited, physiotherapy can prevent worsening of symptoms and maintain independence.

Why Community Physiotherapy Works

Travelling with hip pain can be difficult. Home visits allow:

• Real-life assessment of movement and environment

• Safe, progressive strengthening exercises

• Practical advice for daily activities

• Family involvement in care and support

Community physiotherapy is ideal for people in Lambourn, Hungerford, and Newbury who prefer personalised care at home.

Book Your Hip Assessment

👉 Contact Kerry Read Physio today to arrange a home-based assessment.

👉 Appointments available across West Berkshire.

👉 Improve strength, mobility, and confidence before hip pain worsens.

Kerry