{"id":218,"date":"2026-07-22T11:35:44","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T08:35:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medicinepark.ro\/en\/conditions\/hip-impingement\/"},"modified":"2026-07-22T11:36:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T08:36:55","slug":"hip-impingement","status":"publish","type":"afectiuni","link":"https:\/\/medicinepark.ro\/en\/conditions\/hip-impingement\/","title":{"rendered":"Hip Impingement (FAI)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Deep groin pain that appears when squatting, getting into the car, during sport or after long sitting \u2014 in a young, active adult? Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is one of the “fashionable” modern causes of hip pain \u2014 and one where conservative treatment almost always deserves the first chance.<\/p>\n

What is hip impingement?<\/h2>\n

A mechanical conflict between the femoral head\/neck and the rim of the hip socket, due to shape variations (a “cam” on the femur, a “pincer” on the socket, or mixed). In flexion and internal rotation the structures “pinch” \u2014 irritating the labrum and cartilage. An important nuance: these bone shapes also exist in many people WITHOUT pain \u2014 shape alone is not disease.<\/p>\n

Common symptoms<\/h2>\n

Deep groin pain with flexion and internal rotation (squatting, getting into a car, low seats), pain after prolonged sitting, limited internal rotation, sometimes clicking or sharp catches with certain movements, and discomfort in pivoting sports.<\/p>\n

Causes and factors<\/h2>\n

Bone shape (partly genetic, partly developed through intense adolescent sport), overload in deep flexion (hockey, football, dance, loaded deep squats) and deficient motor control of the hip and pelvis.<\/p>\n

Can it be treated without surgery?<\/h2>\n

Often, yes: studies show structured rehab (motor control, gluteal and trunk strengthening, modifying provocative ranges) significantly improves pain and function for many patients. Hip arthroscopy remains an option for non-responders with significant labral lesions \u2014 a decision made with the orthopaedist after a properly tried conservative programme.<\/p>\n

How we treat FAI at Medicine Park<\/h2>\n

We assess the hip, pelvis, mobility and movement patterns, then build the programme: gluteal and deep-stabiliser strengthening, motor control of flexion, sport-technique adjustments (squat depth, positions), manual therapy for tight structures and measured progression. All in English.<\/p>\n

How long does recovery take?<\/h2>\n

Typical improvement: 6\u201312 weeks of consistent work; consolidation: 3 months. We reassess honestly if progress does not appear.<\/p>\n

When to seek help<\/h2>\n

If groin pain returns with sport or flexion for more than two weeks, book an assessment. Your first assessment at Medicine Park is free.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Groin pain with hip flexion, sport or long sitting? Femoroacetabular impingement is often managed without surgery. Free first assessment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"editor_notices":[],"footnotes":""},"regiune":[3],"class_list":["post-218","afectiuni","type-afectiuni","status-publish","hentry","regiune-hip-pelvis"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/medicinepark.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/afectiuni\/218","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/medicinepark.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/afectiuni"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/medicinepark.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/afectiuni"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/medicinepark.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/afectiuni\/218\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":226,"href":"https:\/\/medicinepark.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/afectiuni\/218\/revisions\/226"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/medicinepark.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=218"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"regiune","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medicinepark.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/regiune?post=218"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}