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Do you hear or feel a clicking or snapping sensation around your hip while walking or standing up? Does the sound come with pain or discomfort? Are you having hip pain that worsens with movement or exercise? These symptoms may indicate Snapping Hip Syndrome.
Snapping hip syndrome occurs when a muscle or tendon moves over a bony prominence in the hip, creating a snapping or popping sensation. It can be external (iliotibial band), internal (iliopsoas tendon), or intra-articular (cartilage or labral issues). It is commonly seen in athletes, dancers, gym-goers, & people with poor hip flexibility or muscle imbalance. Pain, stiffness, and hip tightness may develop over time.
Physiotherapy is the primary treatment for snapping hip syndrome. Treatment focuses on improving hip flexibility, correcting muscle imbalances, strengthening the core & gluteal muscles, & optimizing hip mechanics. Manual therapy helps release tight structures, while guided exercises restore smooth and pain-free movement. Activity modification prevents repeated irritation.
Avoid repetitive hip snapping movements, stretch hip flexors and IT band gently, strengthen glute muscles, and maintain proper posture during sitting and workouts.
Dr. Deepika Bansal β Physiotherapist in Balewadi, Wakad, Aundh, Pimple Saudagar offers personalised physiotherapy for snapping hip syndrome. If you are searching for a βphysiotherapist near me,β consult her for effective hip rehabilitation.
