Hip & Knee Pain

If getting up stairs, walking around, or simply getting up from a chair feel more difficult than they used to, then that’s a warning shot for you. If you feel pain persisting for several weeks, have stiffness in the morning, or your knee clicks or buckles under you, those are the symptoms to see the doctor about. At Sharma Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy for Hip Pain starts with a comprehensive evaluation of movement. That way, you’ll fully understand the cause of the pain and exactly what’s needed to resolve it before it becomes an obstacle in your daily life.

More often than not, it’s not one big injury; it’s the slow build-up of everyday habits. Sitting for long stretches, pushing too hard during a workout, and simply getting older all put extra load on these joints. Since your knees carry your full body weight, even small imbalances in the hips can show up as knee pain months later. Our team traces the pain back to its actual source, rather than just treating the symptom in front of us.

Absolutely, and it’s often your doctor’s go-to solution before exploring injections or surgical intervention. Knee Pain Physical Therapy utilizes hands-on methods to mobilize the joint and exercises to rebuild strength, bring back your range of motion, and decrease pressure on the knee. We usually see patient satisfaction improve drastically within weeks as their plan starts reducing their pain and increasing their confidence on the move.

No two patients get the same plan. Depending on what your assessment shows, your therapy may combine electrical nerve stimulation to interrupt pain signals, heat and cryotherapy, cold laser or massage therapy to boost circulation, and resistance training to rebuild strength around the joint. Joint mobilization and aerobic exercise are often added to improve your pain-free range of motion and keep things moving in the right direction.

For many patients, yes. Strengthening the muscles that support the hip and knee joints reduces the strain that causes pain in the first place, and improved mobility often resolves issues that would otherwise progress. Hip Pain Physical Therapy in Queens is frequently used as a non-surgical alternative and even for patients who do need surgery eventually; going in stronger tends to mean an easier recovery.

Every case is different, but many patients notice less stiffness and easier movement within the first few sessions. Full recovery timelines depend on how long you’ve had the pain, its underlying cause, and how consistently you stick with your home exercises between visits. Your therapist will walk you through realistic milestones during your first evaluation.