Hip pain can stem from a wide range of activities – cycling, tennis swings, squat form, or long-term osteoarthritis. At Bromley Sports Injury Clinic, we combine a detailed clinical assessment with Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound to identify and treat your condition quickly and effectively.

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Common Hip Pain Scenarios in Active People

Cyclists & Cycling-Related Hip Pain

• Overuse, tendonitis and labral strains are common among cyclists

• High-volume riding and repetitive pedal motion can strain hip flexors and groin

• After hip surgery, 95% of cyclists managed to return post-arthroscopy, with average hiatus of ~7.5 months 

Golfers & Tennis Players

• Hip flexor strain, femoroacetabular impingement, and labral tears affect golfers and tennis players.

• Restricted hip mobility can also drive low back pain in golfers

Gym and Weight Training

• Squats, lunges, and deadlifts often overload the hip joint and adductor muscles

• Poor technique, inflexible hips, and muscle imbalances are frequent causes

Hip Osteoarthritis

• Gradual hip degeneration leads to pain, stiffness, reduced motion

• Often worsened by weight-bearing exercise without proper management

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Conditions We Treat

We diagnose and manage a wide range of hip issues, including:

• Hip flexor or groin strains

• Femo-acetabular impingement (FAI)

• Labral tears

• Trochanteric bursitis

• Hip osteoarthritis

• Tendinopathies and muscular overload

 

Our Diagnostic Approach with Ultrasound

Using cutting-edge, real-time musculoskeletal ultrasound, we can:

• Visualise soft tissues—tendons, bursa, labrum, muscles—while you move

• Identify inflammation, tears, bursitis, or joint narrowing

• Monitor healing over time

This is faster, safer, and more accessible than MRI for most hip-related complaints.

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Rehabilitation & Treatment Plans

Your hip care plan will be customised based on scan results and lifestyle. It may include:

• Biomechanical coaching for cycling technique or tennis swing

• Strength and mobility exercises tailored to the hip joint

• Manual therapy and myofascial release

• Postural re-education and load management

• Ultrasound-guided injections when needed

• Progressive return-to-activity, including gym training, cycling, and tennis

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Local Sports Club Partnerships

We support athletes from local clubs across Bromley:

Cycling Clubs

• Bigfoot Cycle Club 

• Old Portlians Cycling Club – weekend road rides in SE London oldportlianscc.co.uk

• Lee Velo

 

Tennis Clubs

• Bromley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club 

• Sundridge Park Club 

• Bromley Tennis Centre 

• Parklangley Club 

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FAQs – Hip Pain & Active Lifestyle

Q: Can cycling cause hip pain?
Yes. Stationary/inflexible setups and repetitive motion often lead to hip tendonitis or labral irritation 

Q: How do you diagnose a labral tear or impingement?
With real-time ultrasound we assess soft tissue structure and movement to detect tears, impingement, or inflammation.

Q: Do you treat osteoarthritis with ultrasound?
Yes. We monitor joint space, inflammation while supporting your activity modifications.

Q: Do gym exercises worsen hip issues?
They can if technique or mobility is poor. Our rehab plans correct form and gradually restore strength.

Q: Can I book without seeing a GP?
Absolutely. You can book directly online or call us. Same-week appointments are typically available.

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Ready to take the next step?

Book an appointment today and start your journey toward feeling better — your body will thank you.

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​​Not quite sure yet?

No problem. Get in touch and we’ll be happy to talk things through with you. Whether you have a question about your symptoms, our services, or what to expect, we’re here to help, just pop us a message.