Bristol Biomechanics
Knee and Hip Pain Treatment in Bristol
Knee and hip pain can stop you doing the things you love. We help you get back to full movement without the guesswork.
What Causes Knee and Hip Pain?
Knee and hip pain are among the most common complaints we see and in the vast majority of cases they share the same underlying cause: the way the body moves and loads over time.
The knees and hips do not operate in isolation. They are part of a connected system that includes the feet, pelvis, lower back and even the upper body. When imbalances exist anywhere in that chain, the knees and hips are often the first places to feel the strain.
Identifying which of these patterns is driving your pain is the starting point for everything we do.
Common contributors include:
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Pelvic tilts and rotations that create uneven load across the hip joints
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A hip hike or imbalance that compresses one side of the body more than the other
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Weak glutes and hip stabilisers that force the knees to compensate
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Poor foot and ankle mechanics that alter the alignment of the entire lower body
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Restricted hip mobility that increases stress on the knee joints during movement
How Poor Movement Affects Your Knees and Hips
Most people assume knee and hip pain is simply the result of wear and tear or age. In reality, it is far more often the result of years of inefficient movement patterns that have placed uneven mechanical stress on the joints.
When the body is out of alignment, certain muscles become overloaded, whilst others switch off entirely. The joints are then forced to absorb forces they were never designed to handle. Over time this leads to inflammation, pain and in some cases structural damage.
The encouraging news is that by correcting the movement patterns driving the problem, the body has a remarkable ability to recover. We have seen clients recover from post-surgical knee conditions, chronic hip pain and everything in between.
If you are looking for knee pain treatment or hip pain treatment that goes beyond short-term management, this is where that journey starts.
Our Approach
How We Address Knee and Hip Pain
At Bristol Biomechanics, we use Functional Patterns, a methodology built around the fundamental movements of the human body: standing, walking, running and throwing. By assessing your posture and full movement cycle, we identify the specific dysfunctions that are loading your knees and hips incorrectly and build a programme to correct them.
Our approach includes:
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Postural and Gait Assessment
We begin with a thorough analysis of how you stand and move. This allows us to pinpoint exactly where the mechanical breakdowns are occurring and why your knees and hips are under strain.
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Myofascial Release (MFR)
We teach you targeted self-massage techniques to release tight and restricted tissue around the hips, glutes and surrounding areas, restoring mobility and preparing your body for corrective exercise.
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Corrective Exercise
Using Functional Patterns corrective exercise, you will learn to engage your hips, glutes and lower body as a connected system, gradually restoring symmetry and taking the excess load off your joints.
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Lifestyle and Wellbeing Support
We take a holistic approach covering nutrition, sleep quality, stress management and reducing systemic inflammation, all of which contribute to joint health and recovery.
Getting Started
What to Expect From Your First Session
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Step one
Book a Call
Your journey begins with a free phone consultation. We will take the time to understand your situation, discuss your symptoms and determine whether we are the right fit for you.
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Step two
Free Initial Consultation
Your first session is a full one-hour assessment. We will analyse your posture and gait, identify the specific imbalances contributing to your knee and hip pain and walk you through exactly how we plan to address them. You will also experience corrective exercise first-hand so you can feel the difference straight away.
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Step three
Your Personalised Programme
From there, we build a programme tailored specifically to your body and your goals. Whether you are looking for knee pain or hip pain treatment close to home or prefer to work with us online, you will have weekly guidance, video feedback and direct access to your coach throughout your journey.
Real Results
What Our Clients Say
Ready to Move Without Pain Again?
Whether it is your knees, your hips or both, we can help you find the root cause and fix it properly. Book a free consultation with our team today and take the first step towards pain-free movement.