Hip Pain and Hip Replacement Rehab in Hendon NW4: What Actually Helps

Hip pain in a hilly corner of London

Hendon isn’t flat. Church End rises to around 85 metres and the roads around it fall away steeply, so a trip to the shops on Brent Street or a walk in Sunny Hill Park or Hendon Park quickly shows up a sore hip.

One of the first things our patients ask us is whether their hip pain means they’ll need a replacement. Many people come to us believing that once a hip is “worn”, nothing can be done. That isn’t true. Even with arthritis, the right exercise programme often makes a real difference to pain and walking.

Our Hendon clinic is at 16 Parson Street, with some patient parking behind the clinic and pay by phone bays on Parson Street, Church Road and Brent Street.

Outer hip pain: why injections aren’t the whole answer

Pain on the outside of the hip is one of the most common problems we see in Hendon, especially in women over 40. It used to be called bursitis, but in most people it’s the gluteal tendons that are the main source.

In the LEAP trial, people with this kind of pain who had education and a targeted exercise programme did better at 8 weeks than those who had a steroid injection or simply waited. Simple changes help too, such as not sitting with your legs crossed and not hanging on one hip when you stand.

We find patients are often relieved to hear that outer hip pain usually responds well to the right exercises, without needing another injection.

Recovering from a hip replacement

Patients tell us the first few weeks after a hip replacement are the hardest: getting in and out of the car, managing stairs and sleeping comfortably. Your surgeon will give you specific guidance on how far you can move the hip early on. We follow it.

From there, rehab is about rebuilding the strength in your hip and leg, walking without a limp, getting rid of the sticks and getting back to what you enjoy. Our physios work closely with the orthopaedic surgeons who refer to us and keep your consultant updated if anything needs their input.

• Before surgery: prehab to build strength and learn your exercises.
• First weeks: safe movement, walking, stairs and car transfers.
• Middle phase: strength, balance and walking without a limp.
• Later phase: longer walks, hills, the gym or sport.

Every tool for your best recovery

At BOOST PHYSIO, we believe your best recovery comes from having every tool available, not relying on just one. Our physiotherapists combine hands-on treatment with exercise rehabilitation built around you, then adjust it as you progress.

Something our patients don’t always realise is how much support sits behind each physio. Our team trains together twice a month and every physio has a dedicated mentor who reviews cases with them, so when you see us in Hendon you get the experience of the whole team.

• Same day appointments, seven days a week
• No GP referral needed to book
• Treatment recognised by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality, WPA and Aviva