Hip & groin rehab built for combat sports
Martial arts load the hip harder than almost any other sport — repeated deep flexion, rotation, kicking and explosive changes of direction. That makes hip impingement (FAI), labral irritation and adductor-related groin pain especially common in grapplers and strikers. The key to getting back to full training is diagnosing exactly what's driving your pain, then rehabilitating it properly.
I work with active individuals and combat-sport athletes returning to their discipline — with clear diagnosis, a structured plan, and a graded return to sparring and competition, not just a sheet of stretches.
The common hip & groin problems in martial artists
- Hip impingement (FAI) — deep front-of-hip/groin pain with deep guard, shrimping, kicking and squatting
- Labral irritation — clicking, catching or pinching deep in the hip under load
- Adductor-related groin pain — inner-thigh pain with knee strikes, sprawls and change of direction
- Hip flexor / iliopsoas — front-of-hip pain with kicking and guard retention
- Lateral hip / gluteal — outer-hip pain from repeated loading and single-leg control demands
These overlap and are easily mislabelled — which is why a systematic, hip-specialist assessment matters more here than almost anywhere.
How the rehabilitation works
Sport-specific assessment
A 60-minute assessment that understands the exact demands of your discipline and localises the source of pain.
Train smart, not just rest
Where possible we modify load rather than stop everything — keeping what we can while the hip settles.
Build capacity
Progressive hip, groin and trunk strengthening matched to kicking, grappling and change-of-direction demands.
Return to sparring & competition
A graded return through drilling, positional sparring and full rounds — with clear milestones.
Frequently asked questions
Why do martial artists get hip and groin pain?
Martial arts load the hip through repeated deep flexion, rotation, kicking and rapid change of direction — so FAI, labral irritation and adductor-related groin pain are especially common in BJJ, MMA, Muay Thai, judo and kickboxing. Getting the specific diagnosis right is the key to an effective return.
Can I keep training while I rehabilitate?
Often yes, with modification. Rather than complete rest, we adjust load intelligently, keep what we can, and build a progressive programme back to full sparring and competition — around your discipline and goals.
Do you work with martial artists specifically?
Yes — I work with active individuals and combat-sport athletes returning to disciplines like BJJ, MMA and Muay Thai, with a focus on clear diagnosis and a structured return-to-training pathway. Available in London, the Midlands and online.
Can I be seen online?
Yes — assessment and rehabilitation work well by video, with in-person appointments available in London (Canary Wharf) and the Midlands (Ashby-de-la-Zouch).
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