Hip pain: when to see a doctor and your first visit
Pain from the hip can also be felt in the groin, thigh or knee. Severe pain after a fall needs emergency care. To arrange a visit at my San Pedro de Alcántara clinic or in your home, send me a WhatsApp message or give me a call.
Clinic in San Pedro de Alcántara, by appointment only · Home visits in San Pedro, Marbella, Benahavís and, with prior notice, Estepona
Comprehensive Body Assessment €70 at the clinic · €120 at home
Phone +34 672 29 91 22
When to see a doctor or call 112
Call 112 or go to A&E (urgencias)
- Severe pain after a fall or injury.
- You cannot walk, move your hip or put weight on your leg.
- Tingling or loss of feeling in your hip or leg after an injury.
- Your leg looks deformed, is badly bruised or is bleeding.
- Worsening pain with difficulty passing urine or having a bowel movement.
Ask for urgent medical attention
- Severe pain that begins suddenly, without a fall or injury.
- A swollen hip that feels hot, including with a high temperature.
- A change in the colour of the skin around your hip.
- Hip pain with feeling generally unwell and a high temperature, or feeling hot, cold or shivery.
Book an appointment with your doctor
- Pain is interfering with everyday activities or sleep.
- The pain gets worse or keeps returning.
- Pain remains after one week of home care.
- Hip stiffness lasts more than 30 minutes after waking.
- You also have a rash.
- Both hips and other joints hurt.
- You start limping and find walking or stairs difficult.
Osteopathy does not replace your doctor or any medication you have been prescribed.
What hip pain is
Hip pain is pain in or around the hip joint.
Possible causes include fractures, arthritis, bursitis and muscle strains. A back problem can also cause pain felt at the hip. Where the pain is felt does not always tell you where it begins.
A sudden injury or a longer-lasting problem such as arthritis can be behind it. Your doctor is responsible for diagnosis and decisions about medication.
If you get in touch about hip pain: the first visit
Tell me which visit you would like
Start with a WhatsApp message or a phone call. Let me know your town and your preference for meeting at the clinic or at home. We agree a day and time.
An opening conversation
Your first visit is called the Comprehensive Body Assessment. It covers a case history, a full check and first contact. The case history is a conversation about your health.
Observation and first hands-on work
I observe and listen to you, assess your case and do some first hands-on work. There is no single action on an isolated area: I look at your body as one single, indivisible unit.
If a medical visit is needed
Should I have any doubts, or be unable to work with you, I recommend that you see your doctor.
The way I work in a session
I do thorough hands-on sessions. The posture recommendations and exercises I suggest for you to do at home are personalised.
For a fuller description, read what my osteopathy sessions involve.
Prices
Visit locations and charges
The address for my clinic in San Pedro de Alcántara is C/ Ilusión 17, Fuente Nueva. Please arrange an appointment before coming. There’s free parking on unpaved ground 50 m from the clinic.
You can also ask me to visit your home, hotel or villa. I travel to San Pedro, Marbella, including Nueva Andalucía and Puerto Banús, and Benahavís. For Estepona visits, I need advance notice.
- Comprehensive Body Assessment at the clinic: €70 for your first visit, lasting 60 minutes.
- Comprehensive Body Assessment at home: your first appointment costs €120.
- Clinic osteopathy session: the charge is €70 per session.
- Home session: from €100.
You can pay by bank transfer, Bizum or cash. I don’t work with insurers. You can check the amounts on my list of visit prices.
For medical emergencies, call 112.
Frequently asked questions
Questions before we arrange a visit
After a fall I can barely put weight on my leg. Can I wait for an appointment?
Call 112 or go to A&E if you cannot put weight on your leg. Severe pain after a fall or injury also needs emergency care. See the other warning signs in the list above.
Can the pain come from my back even though I feel it at my hip?
Yes. Pain felt there can reflect a problem in your back. This is called referred pain.
What paperwork should I bring if I’ve already had tests?
Bring along any reports or test results you have from your doctor or specialist. It’s fine to come without medical paperwork if you don’t have any.
How do we arrange a visit following an operation?
After an operation, your doctor has the final say. We begin once they give you medical discharge, following their instructions and safety requirements.
Can hip pain be felt in the groin or knee?
Yes. Pain from the hip may be felt in the groin, thigh or knee, rather than directly over the hip.
What can cause pain in the hip?
Possible causes include fractures, arthritis, bursitis and muscle strains. It can start with a sudden injury or a longer-lasting problem. Diagnosis is your doctor’s responsibility.
Sources
- MedlinePlus, US National Library of Medicine, “Hip pain”, reviewed 4 June 2025; accessed 5 November 2026. Used for: definition, pain location, causes and warning signs, including pain that remains after one week.
- NHS, “Hip pain in adults”, reviewed 20 November 2025; accessed 5 November 2026. Used for: causes and warning signs, including stiffness lasting more than 30 minutes after waking.
Tell me what kind of visit you need and where
Phone +34 672 29 91 22
To arrange a visit, tell me your town and whether you prefer the clinic or a home visit. Don’t send diagnoses, reports or medical test results by message.
Clinic in San Pedro de Alcántara, by appointment only; home visits in San Pedro, Marbella, Benahavís and, with prior notice, Estepona. Monday to Sunday, 8:00 AM–8:00 PM.
I do the sessions in Spanish or English.