Hip Pain Physical Therapy in San Antonio, TX
STOP GUARDING YOUR HIP EVERY STEP.
This isn't rest, ice, and hope it fades. Hip pain physical therapy at Puckett PT is directed by your Doctor of Physical Therapy from your first evaluation, built around a real movement screen to find exactly what's driving your pain instead of guessing. The goal isn't just walking without pain. It's squatting, running, and cutting at full speed again.
What Happens When Hip Pain Gets Rested Instead of Properly Diagnosed
You Rest It, But It Flares Up Again
Hip pain often eases with rest, only to come right back once you squat, run, or plant hard again. Without addressing the mobility or strength deficit driving the strain, the same movement pattern just resets the clock.
You're Stretching a Mobility Problem That Isn't the Real Issue
Generic hip stretches and mobility routines found online aren't built around which joint or muscle group is actually overloaded. Without a proper movement screen, it's easy to chase the wrong tissue and stall your recovery.
You Avoid Squats, Sprints, and Cutting Out of Fear
Even after the sharp pain fades, many athletes stay guarded around deep squats, full-speed sprints, or cutting movements. Without progressive, PT-directed loading, that hesitation can stick around long after the hip should have healed.
The Puckett PT Approach to Hip Pain
Puckett PT's approach to hip impingement, labral pain, and hip flexor strain starts with a full movement screen to identify exactly which joint restriction or strength deficit is driving your symptoms, then builds a hands-on, testing-backed plan around your sport instead of a generic hip protocol.
Who We Help with Hip Pain
Hip pain doesn't always come from one clear injury, and it doesn't always respond to rest. Whether you're dealing with a nagging ache that flares up during a run or a squat, or pain that's stuck around for months, your program is built around your sport and your specific movement pattern, not a generic hip protocol.
Hip Impingement (FAI)
Hip Labral Tear
Hip Flexor Strain
Hip Bursitis & Lateral Hip Pain
Post-Surgical Hip Rehab
Running-Related Hip Pain
Golf & Rotational Hip Pain
Post-Injury Return-to-Sport Testing
Getting Back to Your Sport Is a 3-Step Process
Book a Free Discovery Call
Tell the team what your injury is and what it's stopping you from doing. They'll identify the right provider for your sport and goals and get your evaluation on the calendar.
Get a Comprehensive Evaluation
Your matched Doctor of PT conducts a full, sport-specific evaluation, not a generic intake. They identify what's causing the problem and build a plan targeted at getting you back to full competition.
Follow Your Athlete-Specific Program
Every session is 60 minutes, one-on-one with your Doctor of PT, with full access to the clinic's gym and sports training equipment. The program progresses with you until you're back in the game, stronger than before.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about hip pain physical therapy at Puckett PT? Here are the answers we hear most.
Do I need a physician referral to start treatment for hip pain?
No referral is required to begin. You can start with a free discovery call and your evaluation right away. Texas law requires a physician prescription to continue PT beyond two weeks, and our team can help you get one from a physician of your choice.
What's the difference between hip impingement and a labral tear?
Hip impingement (FAI) happens when the hip joint's bones pinch soft tissue during certain movements, often causing groin or front-hip pain. A labral tear affects the cartilage ring around the hip socket and can occur alongside impingement. Both respond well to a proper evaluation and a targeted plan.
How long does hip pain physical therapy usually take?
Timelines vary based on how long you've had symptoms and what's driving the pain. Many patients notice meaningful improvement in pain and mobility within several weeks of hands-on treatment and a progressive strengthening plan, though full recovery may take longer.
Do you accept insurance for hip pain treatment?
Puckett PT is a cash-based practice, so no insurance is required and no insurance company limits your care. We accept HSA/FSA cards, Tricare, credit cards, and most payment methods. Superbills are available upon request for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
What makes hip pain care at Puckett PT different?
Every session is one-on-one with your Doctor of Physical Therapy, not an aide. Care starts with a full movement screen to identify what's driving your pain, then builds a hands-on, sport-specific plan instead of a generic hip protocol.
Still have questions?
Have more questions about hip pain or what to expect at your evaluation? We're happy to talk through your situation before you book anything.
Ready to Move Without Guarding Your Hip?
Start with a free discovery call. Tell us where your hip pain started, and we'll build the plan to get you back to your sport.
