Treatment Focus
- Deep tissue through glutes, hip flexors and adductors
- Myofascial release along IT band and thoracolumbar fascia
- Trigger point work in the piriformis
- Full hip movement and load pattern assessment
Common Symptoms
Does this
sound familiar?
Hip, glute and groin pain rarely comes from one isolated spot. It’s usually a build-up of tension, restriction and load through the lower body that affects how you move, sit and train.
Symptom 01
Tight hips that feel stiff or restricted
A constant feeling of tightness, especially when walking, squatting or getting up after sitting.
Symptom 02
Glute pain when sitting or moving
A deep ache or tension that affects sitting, bending or exercise.
Symptom 03
Groin pain with training or movement
Discomfort through the inner thigh during lifting, sport or direction changes.
Symptom 04
Pain that travels through the hip and leg
Tension that spreads rather than staying in one spot.
Symptom 05
Reduced range of movement
Difficulty rotating, opening or loading the hips without restriction.
Symptom 06
Pain that keeps returning
Symptoms settle briefly but come back when movement patterns haven’t changed.
Understanding the Pattern
What's
Causing It?
Hip and groin pain is rarely caused by one issue alone. It’s usually the result of tightness, compensation and load patterns building over time.
Tight Hip Flexors
Sitting and reduced hip extension create ongoing tension through the front of the hips.
Glute Restriction & Overload
Tight or overworked glutes can affect movement quality and increase strain.
Groin Strain & Inner Thigh Tension
Load, direction changes or restricted hips can stress the groin.
Pelvic & Lower Body Compensation
When one area doesn’t move well, other areas take on more load.
Training or Sporting Load
Repeated loading without enough recovery builds tension and restriction.
Reduced Hip Mobility
When the hips lose range, surrounding muscles compensate and tighten.
Clinical Observation
Treating the source of tension, not just the symptoms.
Clinical Insight
The hips sit at the centre of movement.
The hips play a central role in how the body moves, absorbs load and transfers force.
When movement through the hips becomes restricted, that load has to go somewhere else. This often shows up as tension through the glutes, strain through the groin or pressure building in the lower back and legs.
That’s why hip and groin issues often feel persistent or hard to resolve — the problem isn’t just local.
This approach focuses on restoring how the hips actually move and share load with the rest of the body. By reducing restriction and improving movement quality, the goal is to take pressure off the areas that keep flaring up.
Movement principle
When the hips move well, the rest of the body doesn’t have to compensate.
How Bodywork Helps
How Bodywork Treats Hip, Glute & Groin Pain.
The hips are the body's movement hub — involved in every step, squat and rotation. When they aren't moving well, the impact travels into the lower back, knees and groin. Hip tightness is commonly misunderstood: many people stretch without lasting change because the restriction is fascial, not just muscular. Groin pain is frequently driven by what's happening in the hips and pelvis, not the adductors themselves.
Who is this For
- Women with tight hips from desk work or prolonged sitting
- Gym-goers with squat, deadlift or training-related hip pain
- Runners with hip, glute or outer leg tightness
- Pilates and yoga practitioners with hip restriction
- AFLW and rugby league players with groin or hip strain
- Cyclists with hip flexor overload
- Pregnant women with pelvic girdle discomfort
- Those with piriformis syndrome or IT band issues
- Anyone with hip or groin pain not responding to stretching
What to Expect
Most clients notice improved range and reduced pain within 2–4 sessions. The initial assessment identifies what's driving the restriction and what to expect from treatment.
Treating clients from Mermaid Waters, Broadbeach, Burleigh, Robina, Varsity Lakes and across the Gold Coast.
Local Treatment Area
Treating Clients Across the Gold Coast.
Local People
Who this is for.
This treatment is designed for people dealing with hip restriction, glute tension or groin discomfort linked to movement and load.
Women with tight hips from desk work
Gym-goers with squat/deadlift hip or groin pain
Those with piriformis syndrome or IT band issues
Anyone with hip/groin discomfort not responding to stretching
Runners dealing with hip or glute pain
Pilates & yoga practitioners with hip restriction
Cyclists with hip flexor overload
Pregnant women with pelvic girdle discomfort
Dancers or group fitness participants
Women post-op from hip-related procedures
Sedentary workers with anterior pelvic tilt
MMT-Informed Practice
Local Treatment
Mermaid Waters
& Surrounds.
Based in the heart of the Gold Coast, treating clients across:
Mermaid Waters
Mermaid Beach
Broadbeach
Broadbeach Waters
Miami
Robina
Burleigh Heads
Burleigh Waters
Varsity Lakes
Clear Island Waters
Surfers Paradise
Nobby Beach
Palm Beach
Mudgeeraba
Elanora
Southport
Ashmore
Arundel
Biggera Waters
Related conditions
Pain is Often Interconnected.
Pain is often interconnected. You may also find these specialised treatment areas relevant to your recovery.
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Ready to Move Without Restriction?
If you're new, start with the Initial Assessment. We'll assess how your hips are actually moving and begin working on the restriction — so you're not just managing symptoms.
Common Questions
Questions about hip and groin pain?
Common questions about hip tightness, glute pain and groin issues that keep coming back.
Check if this is right for you
Book Initial Assessment
Persistent hip tightness is often linked to sitting, load patterns or reduced movement through the joint over time.
Yes. Glute pain is often related to tension or load distribution, which bodywork aims to improve.
Groin issues are often linked to hip restriction, load patterns or compensation rather than just the muscle itself.
Yes. This approach is suited to people who squat, run, lift or play sport and are dealing with ongoing tightness or restriction.
Not always. Treatment can help reduce tension and improve movement while you continue training appropriately.
Not sure if this is what’s causing it?
Let’s find the
root cause together.
Book an initial consultation. We'll perform a full movement assessment to identify what's driving your pain and begin treatment in the same session.