Relief for Hip Pain and Tightness

Absolutely — this is one of the most common conditions we treat. Prolonged sitting shortens the hip flexors, compresses the gluteal muscles, and tightens the piriformis. Thai massage is particularly effective because it stretches the hip flexors through extension, a movement sitting completely eliminates.

Hip pain from sitting is muscular — tight hip flexors, piriformis, and glutes responding to compression. Hip bursitis is inflammation of the trochanteric bursa. Massage is very effective for muscular hip pain. For bursitis, light massage around the area can help but direct pressure over an inflamed bursa should be avoided.

Runners typically develop tightness in the hip flexors, TFL, and IT band from repetitive forward movement. Thai massage addresses all three through assisted stretching and compression along the lateral line. For runners, 90-minute sessions allow thorough work on both the hip complex and the connected leg structures.

Prenatal massage can safely relieve hip pain from pregnancy-related postural changes. We use side-lying positioning and avoid deep pressure on specific points. Please mention your pregnancy stage when booking. We recommend checking with your OB before booking during the first trimester.

For acute pain, a focused 60-minute session on the affected area is often sufficient. For chronic conditions, 90 minutes allows time to address both the primary pain site and the compensating muscles that tighten around it — lower back problems, for example, commonly involve hip flexors and hamstrings that a 60-minute session cannot fully cover. Your therapist will assess during the session and advise on follow-up frequency.