By Emma Glynn - The Hip & Knee Physio Quick summary A hip labral tear can cause sharp groin pain, catching, clicking, or a sense of instability, especially during deep squats, pivoting, or prolonged sitting. It’s commonly seen in both active individuals and older adults. While MRI can confirm a tear, it’s not always needed early. Most people start with structured physiotherapy before considering more invasive options. What is a hip labral tear? The labrum is a ring of cartilage that lines...

By Emma Glynn - The Hip & Knee Physio Struggling with deep buttock pain or a pinch when you move your leg backwards? It could be ischiofemoral impingement - a rare but increasingly recognised cause of hip and gluteal pain. Quick Summary: What is Ischiofemoral Impingement? Ischiofemoral impingement (IFI) refers to compression or irritation of the quadratus femoris muscle between the ischial tuberosity (sitting bone) and the lesser trochanter of the femur (inner part of the thigh bone). In...

By Emma Glynn - The Hip & Knee Physio Introduction: What is Piriformis Syndrome? If you’ve been experiencing deep buttock pain that radiates down the back of your leg, especially after sitting, running, or climbing stairs, you might have what’s commonly called piriformis syndrome . This condition involves irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle , a small but important muscle located deep in your buttock near the hip joint (Boyajian-O’Neill et al., 2008)....