Symptoms
Hip clicking
Painful hip clicking with motion often improves once iliopsoas, TFL and gluteal trigger points are addressed.
Overview
Painful hip clicking with motion often improves once iliopsoas, TFL and gluteal trigger points are addressed. Identifying which muscle reproduces the patient's familiar pain on palpation guides treatment and often produces meaningful change alongside standard care.
Clinical notes
Rule out intra-articular pathology when persistent.
Red flags — when to refer
Locking, gross weakness — refer.
Muscles often involved
References
- • Travell & Simons — Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction