Hip and Back Conditions Treatment at Foot and Ankle Rehabilitation
Hip and back pain are often thought of as “separate” from the feet, but the lower limb functions as one connected chain. The way the foot strikes the ground directly affects forces through the ankle, knee, hip, and spine.
Flat feet or excessive pronation can rotate the leg inwards, straining the hip and lower back.
High arches or poor shock absorption can transmit excessive force upwards.
Leg length differences or gait asymmetry can lead to pelvic tilt, hip pain, or lower back discomfort.
At Foot and Ankle Rehabilitation, we specialise in identifying these foot-driven causes of hip and back pain. By correcting mechanics with orthotics, footwear optimisation, and gait retraining, we provide long-term relief and reduce recurrence.
Common Hip & Back Conditions We Treat
Hip Bursitis (Trochanteric Bursitis): inflammation of the bursa at the outer hip, often linked to biomechanics and running.
Hip Impingement & Labral Pathology: structural irritation of the hip joint, worsened by poor gait or pelvic mechanics.
Sciatica & Nerve-Related Pain: nerve compression in the lower back causing leg pain, aggravated by poor foot mechanics.
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction & Lower Back Pain: pelvic or lumbar pain linked to poor alignment, leg length differences, or flat feet.
Contact us to learn more about Hip and Back Pain
If you are dealing with Hip and Back Pain, our team can help you find the most suitable Foot and Ankle Rehabilitation clinic for assessment, diagnosis, and treatment support.
Whether your symptoms are affecting walking, running, exercise, or daily comfort, we can guide you towards the right clinician and the right next step for your care.
Treatment options are available across Pinehill, Smales Farm, Remuera, Botany, Hamilton East, Hamilton Central and Bethlehem
Podiatrist pricing and availability
Pricing for Hip and Back Pain assessment and treatment can vary depending on your consultation, the severity of your symptoms, the treatment approach recommended, and whether ongoing podiatry or rehabilitation care is required.
Your Foot and Ankle Rehabilitation clinician will assess your tendon, identify the contributing factors to your pain, and explain the most appropriate treatment plan based on your symptoms, activity level, and recovery goals.
To learn more about our podiatrists and current pricing, use the links below:
10,000+
Appointments delivered across our clinics, helping patients improve foot health, mobility, and long-term outcomes.
7 Clinics
Conveniently located across Auckland, Hamilton, and Tauranga, making it easy to access a podiatrist near you.
30+ Treatments
Comprehensive podiatry services including fungal nail care, ingrown toenail treatment, rehabilitation, and general foot care.
Our Approach
At Foot and Ankle Rehabilitation, we use:
Comprehensive gait & biomechanical assessment – identifying how foot function affects hip and back load.
Custom orthotics – correcting abnormal motion and improving pelvic/hip alignment.
Footwear advice – ensuring shoes provide stability, support, and cushioning.
Rehabilitation & strengthening – referral to physiotherapy for gluteal/core programs.
Shockwave therapy – used in selected hip bursitis or tendon-related cases.
Education & prevention – load management, posture awareness, training modification.
Treatment is available at all Foot Foundation clinics: Rosedale, Takapuna, Remuera, Botany, Hamilton, and Tauranga.
