Why hip pain needs more than generic exercise
A specialist look at diagnosis, movement testing and why rehab must match the individual, not just the condition name.
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For people who are fed up with pain when walking, sitting, sleeping, working or climbing stairs.
For people trying to stay strong, train consistently and return to the gym, running or martial arts.
For athletes who need hip mobility, load tolerance, rotation, speed and confidence under pressure.
About John Gravenall
John specialises in complex and persistent hip and groin conditions, including post-surgical rehabilitation, ongoing pain and long-standing movement dysfunction that has not resolved with standard care.
His work is centred on diagnostic clarity, precise clinical reasoning and structured rehabilitation pathways rather than generic exercise-based approaches. With over 25 years' experience across military medicine, NHS services, private practice and clinical education, John delivers targeted, outcome-driven care focused on restoring function, confidence and long-term physical resilience.
Services
Appointments are available in London, the Midlands and online. Patients can also be signposted into The Hip Complex™ for structured rehab education and progression.
Premium in-person hip consultations for active adults, professionals and athletes seeking diagnostic clarity and a structured plan.
By Referral Only
Face-to-face assessment and rehabilitation from the registered clinic in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire.
Specialist virtual appointments for patients who need expert direction, exercise progression and clear next steps from anywhere.
Patient rehabilitation courses and clinician education covering hip assessment, treatment, diagnosis and clinical reasoning.
Conditions
The aim is to identify what is driving the problem, explain it clearly, then build a pathway that moves you from pain and uncertainty towards capacity and confidence.
A linked education and rehabilitation system for patients and clinicians.
Structured rehab courses that guide strength, mobility, confidence and return to activity.
Practical education on hip assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and clinical reasoning.
Articles
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Book online via Cliniko or send an enquiry. New patients should book an initial specialist consultation.