Hip Pain and Stiffness Relief in Mineola, NY

MULLIGAN CONCEPT

Hip Pain and Stiffness

Hip pain and stiffness make walking, putting on socks, climbing stairs and getting in and out of the car harder. Common causes include hip arthritis, a pinching hip in active people, and outer hip tendon pain. At Enhanced Physical Therapy in Mineola, we use Mulligan hip mobilization with a belt to help the hip move with less pain, then strengthen it and improve your walking.

Certified Mulligan Practitioner Over 10 Years of Experience

Our clinics director is a Certified Mulligan Practitioner (CMP) with over a decade
of experience using this evidence-based approach. Each treatment is customized to
your specific diagnosis and movement limitations to achieve optimal outcomes.

Common signs of hip pain and stiffness

Pain in the groin, front of the hip or outer thigh
Stiffness first thing in the morning
Trouble putting on socks and shoes
Pain walking longer distances or on stairs
Pinching pain squatting or sitting low

What causes it

Hip arthritis is a gradual change in the joint that becomes more common with age. Active people may have a hip shape that pinches with deep bending. Outer hip pain often comes from overloaded tendons. Strength and activity level strongly affect how much each limits you.

How we examine it

Before any hands-on treatment, we ask about your health and screen for anything that needs a doctor first. We assess hip motion, strength, walking and balance, and check the back, pelvis and knee. With a belt around your thigh, we test a sideways glide during your painful movement.

Mulligan techniques we use

Lateral glide hip MWM with a belt. A belt holds a gentle sideways glide while you bend or rotate the hip.
Inferior glide MWM. A downward glide that may ease pinching in deep bending.
Weight-bearing hip MWM. The glide applied while you stand or step, so the change carries into walking.
Self-MWM. A home version using a belt.

What the research says

In a placebo-controlled trial of 40 older adults with hip arthritis (Beselga 2016), one session of Mulligan hip mobilization reduced pain and improved movement and function. A review rates the hip arthritis evidence as moderate quality. Guidelines recommend exercise as first-line care for hip arthritis, so we always combine the two.

What else is in your treatment plan

Your plan includes hip MWM, progressive hip and leg strengthening, balance work, a walking program and advice on daily tasks.

How long recovery takes

Many patients feel freer movement after the first session. Lasting improvement in strength and walking usually takes 8 to 12 weeks.

If you are over 65

Hip arthritis can make walking, putting on socks and getting in and out of the car hard. We focus on the tasks that keep you independent and include balance training to lower your risk of falls. Mulligan hip techniques with a belt are gentle and suit most older patients.

When to see a doctor first

Call your doctor, or get urgent care, if you have any of the following:

Sudden hip pain and inability to bear weight after a fall: go to the emergency room
Fever or a hot, swollen hip
Severe, constant night pain
History of cancer or unexplained weight loss
Hip pain with long-term steroid use and sudden worsening

Hip pain and stiffness treatment near Mineola

Enhanced Physical Therapy is at 137 Willis Ave, Suite 100, Mineola, NY 11501, a short walk from NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island. We see patients from Mineola, Garden City, Williston Park, New Hyde Park, Carle Place, Westbury, Albertson and Manhasset, and across central Nassau County.

Frequently asked questions

Can physical therapy help hip arthritis?

Yes. Exercise is a first-line treatment, and Mulligan mobilization may ease pain and stiffness.

Will I need a hip replacement?

Not always. Many people manage well with exercise. If you do need surgery, being stronger helps recovery.

Is groin pain a sign of a hip problem?

Groin pain is a common sign of hip joint problems. An exam can confirm it.

Why does my outer hip hurt lying on my side?

Often the gluteal tendons are irritated. Changing sleep position and strengthening usually help.

Written and clinically reviewed by Jacob Kurian, PT, MSPT, CMP, DPT, Certified Mulligan Practitioner, Enhanced Physical Therapy, Mineola NY. Last updated October 14, 2026.

Move Better, Feel Better

If this is limiting your work, sleep or activity, call Enhanced Physical Therapy at (516) 833-5880 to book an evaluation with Jacob Kurian, Certified Mulligan Practitioner. Mulligan treatment may help reduce pain and improve movement, and we will tell you honestly what to expect.