Massage for Hip Pain in San Diego

Hip work at most massage practices means working the outer glute and calling it done. At PBTM, hip pain sessions address the full hip complex — hip flexors, TFL, IT band, glutes, piriformis, deep hip rotators, adductors, and the lumbar and sacral attachments that feed into hip restriction. Your therapist maps the tension pattern driving your specific pain before applying deep tissue, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and cupping to systematically release each contributing structure. Whether your hip pain comes from athletic overuse, prolonged sitting, postural imbalance, or a previous injury, the approach is adapted to what your body actually needs — not a generic hip protocol.

• Hip flexor tightness and anterior hip pain

• IT band syndrome and lateral hip tightness

• Piriformis syndrome and deep glute pain

• Greater trochanteric bursitis and outer hip pain

• Sacroiliac joint discomfort and pelvic tension

• Hip impingement and restricted range of motion

• Groin tightness and adductor restriction

• Hip pain from running, cycling, or hiking

• Post-surgical hip tightness and scar tissue

• Chronic hip stiffness from prolonged sitting or desk work

• Assessment — your therapist identifies where your hip pain originates, which structures are most restricted, and how your hip tension connects to your low back, pelvis, and leg

• Lumbar and sacral release — addressing the spinal and pelvic attachments that feed tension into the hip complex

• Hip flexor and TFL work — deep tissue and myofascial release through the anterior hip and iliotibial band

• Glute and deep hip rotator work — specific trigger point and myofascial release through the piriformis, gemelli, and obturator muscles that drive deep hip and sciatic-pattern pain

• Adductor and groin release — addressing the inner hip structures frequently overlooked in standard hip massage

• Cupping (where appropriate) — decompressing the IT band, glutes, and hip flexors to accelerate fascial release

• Aftercare — hip stretches, movement recommendations, and frequency guidance based on your pain pattern

You have chronic hip tightness, pain with sitting or standing for extended periods, hip pain during or after physical activity, or restricted hip range of motion that limits your movement and quality of life. Hip pain responds exceptionally well to consistent therapeutic massage and most clients notice meaningful improvement within two to three sessions. Not for: Clients with hip pain from a confirmed labral tear, hip fracture, avascular necrosis, or recent hip replacement should obtain medical clearance before booking deep tissue hip work. Always inform your therapist of any diagnosed hip conditions or surgical history before your session.

New Client Intro Session 60 Min — $79 | 90 Min — $109 | 120 Min — $139

Standard Rates 60 Min — $105 | 90 Min — $155 | 120 Min — $205

Membership Rates 60 Min — $90 | 90 Min — $130 | 120 Min — $175

Members also receive 15% off all additional sessions booked that month.

Wear or bring comfortable shorts or loose clothing that allows access to the hip, glute, and upper leg. Hydrate well. Be ready to describe whether your pain is anterior, lateral, posterior, or deep inside the joint — this helps your therapist target the session precisely. After: Hip work often produces a significant release response — a sense of length, openness, and ease in the hip and leg that many clients haven't felt in years. Drink plenty of water. Gentle walking and hip stretches are encouraged. Avoid intense lower body training the same day. Apply heat to the hip and glute if soreness develops within 24-48 hours.

Inform your therapist of any diagnosed hip conditions, recent hip surgery or replacement, active bursitis, stress fractures, or vascular conditions affecting the hip and leg. Deep hip rotator work is adapted carefully for clients with hip replacements — always disclose surgical history before your session. Clients with acute hip injuries should obtain medical clearance before booking deep tissue work.

• Advanced Pain Relief Massage: Hip pain is one of the most common presenting complaints in our Advanced Pain Relief sessions — comprehensive work through the full hip complex as part of a broader pain relief approach.

• Athletic Recovery & Performance Bodywork: For runners, cyclists, hikers, surfers, and other active individuals whose hip pain is connected to sport-specific loading patterns and training volume. Recovery-focused hip work that keeps you moving at your best.

• Nervous System Reset Massage: Chronic hip tightness is often maintained by postural guarding patterns driven by stress and nervous system dysregulation. A reset session that addresses full-body tension can reduce the baseline holding patterns that keep the hips chronically tight.