Hip Pain Treatment in Farmington Hills

Hip Pain Getting in the Way of Staying Active?

Maybe your hip feels stiff when you first get up.

Maybe it starts aching after sitting too long.

Or maybe it feels fine until you walk farther, work out, golf, run, squat, or simply do more than usual.

At SYMYO Sports Therapy in Farmington Hills, we look at how your hip—and the rest of your body—moves and functions to figure out what may actually need attention.

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Why Does Your Hip Keep Bothering You?

Hip pain can be frustrating because different problems can feel very similar. One person may have a hip that is not moving as well as it should. Another may have plenty of mobility but not enough strength for what they are asking their body to do.

Your hip is part of a bigger system. Your low back, pelvis, knees, ankles, strength, and the way you move can all change how much work your hip has to do. Instead of assuming every painful hip needs more stretching, we want to figure out what is actually getting in your way.

That extra motion may come from the lower back, knees, or feet, which can create pain and performance limits over time.

How Hip Restrictions Affect

  • Lower back
  • Knees
  • Golf swing
  • Running
  • Squatting

Common Signs Your Hips Are Limiting You

  • You feel tight even after stretching.
  • Your lower back works during squats, deadlifts, or golf rotation.
  • Your knees cave, ache, or feel overloaded with activity.
  • You avoid deep positions because they feel blocked or pinchy.
  • Your stride, swing, or lifting mechanics feel uneven side to side.

How We Measure Hip Function

The AI Movement Assessment helps us see how your hips behave during full-body movement.

Movement Age™ gives a broader score for how your body functions compared to your actual age.

Hip mobility testing shows whether you have the range you need, while compensation analysis shows where your body is working around the limitation.

The SYMYO System

A Hip Plan That Moves Beyond Stretching

01

Measure

Measure hip mobility, rotation, strength, balance, and full-body movement patterns before guessing at the plan.

02

Understand

Connect hip findings to the way you squat, hinge, rotate, walk, run, swing, or compensate through the back and knees.

03

Improve

Build mobility, control, and strength through better ranges of motion so the change carries into activity.

Why Treating Only the Hip Often Is Not Enough

Hip pain can be the loudest signal, but it may be tied to how your pelvis, trunk, knees, ankles, and feet coordinate movement. If those pieces are not measured, the same hip restriction can keep returning.

That is why hip pain care at SYMYO connects to sports therapy, the Movement & Performance Evaluation, and a personalized rehab plan.

What the Movement Assessment Looks At

  • Hip rotation, flexion, extension, and side-to-side differences.
  • Squat, hinge, balance, and single-leg control.
  • How the lower back and knees compensate when the hips are limited.
  • Strength through the ranges you need for training, sport, and daily life.

Who Benefits Most

For Active Adults Who Need Their Hips to Work Better

  • You feel stiff or pinchy through one or both hips.
  • Your back or knees compensate during training or sport.
  • You want better rotation for training, sports, or everyday movement.
  • You struggle with running, squatting, lunging, or getting low.
  • You want a measurable plan instead of random stretching.

What May Be Contributing

Your Hip May Not Be the Only Thing Involved

Your hip needs to move in several directions to walk, squat, bend, rotate, climb stairs, and exercise. If some of that movement is limited, your body still has to accomplish the task. It may simply find another way to do it.

Sometimes mobility is not the main problem. Your hip may move well, but you may not have enough strength for what you are asking it to do. Your low back, pelvis, knee, ankle, or foot may also be contributing.

Symptoms often show up when you increase your walking, return to the gym, start running, play more golf, or become more active. The answer is not always to stop doing those things. Sometimes we need to build your body up so it can handle them.

Beyond Stretching

Do Tight Hips Always Need More Stretching?

Feeling tight does not automatically mean you need more flexibility. Sometimes a hip truly is limited and improving mobility makes sense. But sometimes the hip already has plenty of movement.

The feeling of tightness may show up because your body is tired, irritated, lacking strength, or having difficulty controlling a position. That is why endlessly stretching a “tight” hip does not always change anything.

What Care May Include

A Plan Built Around What We Find

Depending on your needs, your plan may include hands-on treatment, targeted mobility work, corrective exercise, strength training, and a small number of at-home exercises.

We do not want to hand you a giant sheet of generic hip exercises and hope something works. We want you to understand what you are working on, why you are doing it, and how it connects to what you want to get back to doing.

The goal is not to become really good at rehab exercises. It is to get back to your life without constantly thinking about your hip.

Related Pages

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Patient Stories

What Patients Say About SYMYO

Real experiences from patients who wanted clearer answers and a better way forward.

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“Very up to date on all the cool new technology to help find the problem and help me feel better in the long run. He really listens and understands your issues.”
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Candis H

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“He seeks solutions to problems rather than temporary relief. My overall pain has gone down, and my strength and mobility have gone up.”
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Sam P

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“The approach Dr. Mitch takes is much different than most. His plan of care gets you back to where you want to be so you can achieve your goals.”
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Kathryn H

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“He helped subside the pain, educated me on movements I could do on my own, and helped me rebuild my weak links.”
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Cody M

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“He takes the time to understand the root cause instead of simply treating the symptoms. You can tell he wants long-term results, not temporary relief.”
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Callie M

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“It was the most thorough appointment I have ever experienced, and I left feeling confident that I am in the right hands for my recovery, strengthening, and overall well-being.”
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Tracey S

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“It is not just popping some joints and sending you on your way. Dr. Mitch creates a plan to help prevent the issue from coming back in the future.”
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Jacob L

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“It is a team effort. The adjustments complement the program and are not just the quick fixes I have had in the past.”
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Lisa C

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“He explained his thought process and what was going on, which gave me confidence in the approach and helped me stop worrying about a serious injury.”
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Justin N

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“I was looking for someone to help me understand what was physically wrong. The full-circle explanations and visual aids make the process approachable and inviting.”
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Jay S

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“As a collegiate runner, Dr. Mitch helped me strengthen my knees and hips in just a few weeks.”
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Jack L

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“The mobility assessment was very detailed and revealed useful information. I love that I can use the assessment bundle to track my progress over the next year.”
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FAQ

Hip Pain & Mobility FAQ

Can tight hips cause lower back or knee pain?+

Yes. When the hips do not move well, the lower back or knees often pick up extra stress during walking, lifting, running, squatting, or sport.

Is hip mobility just about stretching?+

No. Hip mobility also depends on control, strength, joint position, and whether your body can use available range of motion under load.

How does SYMYO measure hip function?+

SYMYO uses AI Movement Assessment, Movement Age™, hip mobility testing, and strength testing to understand how your hips affect the rest of your body.

Why does hip pain keep coming back after stretching?+

Stretching may change how the hip feels for a while, but pain can return when strength, control, pelvic position, or movement habits are not addressed.

How does hip mobility influence Movement Age™?+

Hip mobility affects squatting, hinging, walking, rotation, and balance. Because the hips influence so many full-body movements, limited hip motion can contribute to a higher Movement Age™ score.

What does a hip pain rehab plan include at SYMYO?+

A plan may include hip mobility work, movement control, strength training, hands-on care, and progression back to lifting, running, golf, or daily activity based on your assessment findings.

Should I start with the Movement Assessment page or the Movement Assessment?+

Start with the Movement Assessment page if you want to understand how the SYMYO process works before deciding whether the Movement & Performance Evaluation is the right next step.

Do you treat patients from outside Farmington Hills?+

Yes. SYMYO Sports Therapy is located in Farmington Hills and works with patients from throughout Metro Detroit, including Farmington, Novi, Northville, West Bloomfield, Commerce Township, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Livonia, Southfield, and surrounding communities.

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