Discover how Hip Botox injections relieve pain, stiffness, and mobility issues caused by muscle overactivity. Non-surgical, effective, and guided by ultrasound.
This treatment targets specific muscles around the hip that are overactive or contributing to dysfunction. Botox is injected to temporarily block nerve signals, allowing the muscle to relax. It is a controlled, reversible method of improving joint function and reducing pain, particularly when tight muscles are the primary cause of symptoms.
Hip impingement: Bony abnormalities can cause compensatory muscle tension.
Psoas tendinopathy: Chronic tightness or irritation of the hip flexor tendon.
Neuromuscular imbalance: Poor movement patterns cause specific muscles to overwork.
Post-surgical stiffness: Muscle guarding or scar tissue after hip procedures.
Athletic overuse: Repetitive activity leading to hypertonic muscles.
Assessment includes a detailed physical examination and often imaging or motion analysis. Ultrasound may be used to visualise the target muscles, and your clinician will evaluate whether muscle tension is contributing to your hip symptoms. Botox is typically recommended when conservative treatments have failed and muscle tightness is a significant factor in your condition.
Who it suits
Hip Botox treatment involves ultrasound-guided injection of botulinum toxin into specific muscles around the hip, typically the psoas or hip flexors. The goal is to reduce excessive muscle contraction that causes pain, stiffness, or mechanical interference. This non-surgical approach allows the muscles to relax, reduces tension, and improves joint function. It is often used in conjunction with physiotherapy for optimal recovery and long-term relief.
Botox (botulinum toxin) is widely known for its cosmetic use, but in orthopaedics, it can be used to relax overactive muscles that contribute to pain, stiffness, or abnormal hip mechanics. Conditions such as hip impingement, psoas tendinopathy, and post-surgical stiffness may benefit from temporary muscle relaxation, allowing the joint to move more freely and with less discomfort.
Cost and paying
We offer a range of flexible payment options to make your treatment experience smooth and stress-free.
Most patients choose to self-fund their treatment. We accept:
We’ve partnered with GoCardless to offer interest-free instalment options. You can easily set up a Direct Debit to spread the cost of your treatment over time.
Looking for a financing plan? You can apply through Kandoo, our trusted finance partner.
We work with a small number of approved insurance providers. However, due to restrictions from many insurers, not all treatments are covered. Please check with your insurer and speak to our team before booking to avoid disappointment.
What happens
Use our website to book an initial consultation, or give us a call.
Our doctors might request you arrange a scan before your initial consultation. Or, they’ll chat with you (face to face or online) and recommend a scan after your initial consultation, if they think you need one.
Once your scan results have been reviewed, and your doctor has explained your options, you will be booked in for treatment.
Following your treatment, your doctor will give you rehab recommendations.
You will be booked in for a follow-up consultation, so your doctor can check your progress. You might need further rehab after this consultation.
Once your doctor is happy with your recovery, you will be discharged. After discharge, we are always here for further questions or support, should you need it.
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We now offer select services at our Harley Street London clinic through the London Cartilage Clinic, led by internationally recognised surgeon Professor Paul Lee.
Our London clinic offers advanced treatments like cartilage regeneration and joint preservation to help patients avoid or delay joint replacement.
Located in Central London, our clinic provides convenient access to world-class musculoskeletal care without long NHS wait times.
If you would like to be seen in Central London, visit our London Clinic page for pricing, available treatments, and to book directly online.
Our Harley Street clinic uses cutting-edge techniques designed to reduce downtime and support faster, more effective recovery, getting you back to your lifestyle sooner.
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