Hip pain can make every step, squat, and workout feel limited. We identify what is restricting your movement and rebuild the strength and control you need to move freely again.
WHEN YOUR HIP STARTS LIMITING EVERYTHING
Hip pain often shows up as stiffness, pinching, or a deep ache during walking, squatting, running, or getting in and out of a chair. As it lingers, you may shorten your stride, avoid certain depths, or shift more work into the opposite leg.
Those adjustments can keep you moving temporarily, but they also change how force travels through the pelvis, back, and knee. Rest may calm the area down, yet the symptoms often return once you increase training, sit for too long, or move into positions the hip no longer tolerates well.
We assess the mobility, strength, and control needed for the hip to move freely and support the rest of your body.
Instead of avoiding painful positions, we help your hip regain the capacity to handle them.
SOUND FAMILIAR?
Hip pain can feel completely different depending on the movement, position, or activity that triggers it. These common patterns help us understand what your hip is struggling to handle.
A sharp pinch in the front of the hip during squats, sitting low, or bringing the knee up. Usually a sign the joint is not moving cleanly.
Fine once you get moving, but tight and sore after driving, desk work, or getting up from the couch. The hip is losing tolerance to stillness.
An ache along the outside of the hip when lying on that side, walking, or standing too long. Often a load management and control problem.
You shorten your step, limp, or avoid pushing off fully. The body starts working around the hip instead of trusting it to do its job.
THE ROOT CAUSE
We test rotation, extension, and depth to see which positions feel blocked, pinched, or restricted during movement.
We look at whether the hip can control your pelvis and leg during single-leg work, running, squatting, and changing direction.
Limited hip function can shift extra work into the lower back, knee, or opposite side without you realizing it.
We compare your current capacity with the demands of lifting, running, sport, work, and everyday activity.
CONDITIONS TREATED
A diagnosis identifies the irritated tissue, but it does not explain why the hip became painful or restricted. We treat the condition while restoring the motion, strength, and control needed for lasting relief.
YOUR RECOVERY PLAN
Four phases designed to restore comfortable motion, rebuild strength, and prepare your hip for the demands of daily life and training.
Ease painful or pinching positions while keeping the hip moving enough to prevent added stiffness and guarding.
Restore the rotation and extension needed for walking, squatting, sitting, and moving without compensation.
Build the glute, trunk, and single-leg control needed to keep the pelvis stable under real movement demands.
Progressively reintroduce deeper squats, running, lifting, cutting, or sport until the hip feels strong and dependable.
Ready to move with less stiffness and more confidence? Take the first step toward stronger, more comfortable movement. Request your appointment below.
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Next Level Physical Therapy made me a runner again!! I was a competitive runner up to my 60's. I injured my hip due to inactivity during Covid. When I tried running aggressively again this resulted in Hip Pain . X-Rays revealed I was bone on bone. The Doctor recommended Hip Replacement as the Only solution. My hip was so bad he said that Physical Therapy would not help. I found Next Level Physical Therapy on the Internet and decided to give them a try. Dr. Dan explained that he would work with me One on One. Not like another Physical Therapy place that I went to a few years prior. They had several different PT's that never really learn about your body. I went to NLPT in February. My stated goal to Dr. Dan was No Hip Replacement and to play softball and RUN in April. I am Excited to say that both goals were attained! I can not thank Dr. Dan and Next Level Physical Therapy Enough! Jim D.
Started going to Next Level Therapy in May of 2025 and I’m so glad I did! I was paired with Dr. Erin Hayes and she has ultimately changed the trajectory of my mobility and my workouts! I’ve been working out for 12+ years and have spent the last year in unbearable hip pain. Erin has given me the steps to overcome my hip pain while also explaining the source of my problem! Because of her, I was able to correct my mobility and gain back the confidence weight lifting. I couldn’t be more grateful for her & the insight she’s given me. Thank you Dr. Erin!!
I cannot recommend Dr. Joe Risoli highly enough! From the very first appointment, he took the time to truly listen to my concerns and created a treatment plan tailored specifically to my needs. He helped me address my back and hip pain while also focusing on improving my overall strength. One of the most valuable aspects of my care was that Dr. Joe recognized and diagnosed my hypermobility, something that had previously gone unaddressed. Every exercise was thoughtfully chosen for my specific condition and explained in a way that was easy to understand and perform correctly, which gave me confidence both during sessions and at home. What really sets him apart is his excellent communication and willingness to adjust each session based on how I was feeling and the progress I was making. I always felt heard, supported and involved in my treatment. The care, professionalism and expertise I received exceeded my expectations. Thanks to Dr. Joe's guidance, I have made significant progress and have a much better understanding of how to manage my condition. Overall, this was an outstanding experience, and I would highly recommend Next Level Physical Therapy to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, compassionate, and dedicated physical therapist.
After years of trying other PTs, I came across an instagram ad and decided to check out next level. I was lucky enough to get to work with Dr. Jose. He was by far the most experienced and educated DPT I have worked with. After suffering from back and hip pain for over a decade, he took the time to break down and explain what was going on after various tests and measurements. He was the first clinician ever to explain the impact the nervous system was having on my pain, and actually measure and find certain imbalances. Every exercise was something I had never done before. There was nothing cookie cutter about my sessions…they were all tailored and adjusted to my issues and progression. The staff was always welcoming and accommodating, especially Rachael. The facility and equipment were immaculate. I couldn’t recommend them more. Very grateful for the results I experienced at next level thanks to Dr. Jose.
I had a great experience at Next Level Physical Therapy working with Dr. Elyse. She was incredibly thorough and took the time to build a rehab plan that fit seamlessly into my training for the Broad Street Run. Everything felt very personalized, and I really appreciated how she explained the “why” behind each exercise and what it was addressing in my body. Not only did my plan feel manageable alongside my running, but it also significantly reduced my hip pain. Working in healthcare myself, I appreciated understanding the specifics of what was causing my pain. I also valued the time she took to not only formulate a plan for me, but provide a variety of options and exercises that helped me feel like an athlete again rather than someone held back by hip pain. Highly recommend for anyone looking for thorough, individualized care!
Elyse has been so amazing since day one with helping figure out what caused my pain, how to fix it, and how to prevent it in the future. I thought I was going to PT for simple hip pain from over-training, but I’ve learned so much about how my body moves and how it’s all connected to things I’ve been dealing with for years. Now that my pain is no longer a problem, I’ve been increasing the intensity of my workouts, and she’s been so great with prescribing innovative and thoughtful movements to help prevent injury in the future. She’s the best!!!
Dr. Meghan was just awesome in helping get rid of a nagging hip pain. She was patient and really listened to my concerns. She was very thorough in her evaluation and gave me the perfect strengthening exercises I needed to balance my body and get me back to my old self! Thanks Dr. Meghan!
I came to Next Level after many many months of dealing with back and hip pain. Exercise was out of the question. After a few short months with Dr Saige Gomez that has dramatically changed. Dr Saige takes the time to understand you and your real or percieved limitations. Every visit is one on one attention and adjusting or changing the plan as needed. Don't settle with the same old pt where you are given a set of exercises and then told to find the therapist when you are done! Looking back at how far I have come is something I would not have believed a few months ago. You need to see Dr Saige - you will not be disappointed.
All of the staff are very friendly and welcoming, but I truly cannot say enough about my experience working with Dr. Matt. From my very first session Dr. Matt took the time to really get to know me - my goals, my expectations, my concerns, etc. I had spoken to multiple PTs in the past about my chronic knee/hip pain and all that I ever got was bandaids that treated the symptoms, not the cause. Dr. Matt took an amazingly holistic approach and actually treated the *cause* of my pain! Not only is Dr. Matt an incredibly knowledgeable and thorough clinician, he is also a lovely human being. He always made me super comfortable and kept our sessions fun. I actually looked forward to going to physical therapy!
I was recommended to Artem Imnadze at Next Level Physical Therapy by my personal trainer. I am an active 67 year old female and have exercised since I was 18 years old. I have right hip arthritis and was told by an orthopedic surgeon that “I will know when I need to get hip replacement surgery”. I felt that my hip arthritis discomfort did effect my activities but I was not ready for a hip replacement. Once I started physical therapy with Artem my pain level and range of motion improved dramatically. Before starting PT I had difficulty finding a comfortable position for sleeping and complained of right hip pain. Artem gave me a program which improved my range of motion and eliminated my hip pain entirely. He also gave me a program, with videos to follow, which I can continue with on my own. Artem is a very knowledgeable, professional and excellent physical therapist. I think Artem is one of the best physical therapist in the field. Artem improved my quality of life and I highly recommend him.
Request an appointment and we’ll identify what is restricting your hip, then build the mobility, strength, and confidence needed to move freely again.