Hip & Buttock Pain Physiotherapy in the Toronto Annex
Reviewed by Shannon Littlejohn Burnes, Registered Physiotherapist (FCAMPT) · Updated November 2026
Resilience Physio is conveniently located just a 3 minute walk south of TTC Spadina Subway Station and are adjacent to the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre (JCC) and proudly serves the Midtown and Downtown Toronto areas.
Quick facts
How much does physiotherapy cost?
An initial assessment is 60 minutes and costs $170. Follow-up visits are $105 for 30 minutes, $150 for 45 minutes and $185 for 60 minutes.
Is it covered by insurance?
Physiotherapy is covered by most extended health plans. We don't bill insurers directly: you pay at your visit, and we give you a receipt to submit to your plan.
Hip & Buttock Pain Treatment in the Toronto Annex
Hip and buttock pain can make everyday things harder than they should be: sitting through a meeting, sleeping on your side, climbing stairs, or getting through a run. Sometimes the pain starts in the hip itself; sometimes it is referred from the low back or pelvis, which is why a thorough assessment matters.
At Resilience Physiotherapy in the Toronto Annex, we provide one-on-one hip and buttock pain physiotherapy grounded in advanced orthopaedic training and evidence-informed care. We work out where your pain is really coming from, then build a plan to calm it down and get you back to the activities you enjoy. No doctor’s referral is needed.
What Causes Hip & Buttock Pain?
Common causes include irritation of the gluteal tendons or greater trochanteric bursa on the side of the hip, tight or overloaded muscles such as the piriformis, hamstring tendon irritation at the sit bone, hip joint stiffness or arthritis, and pain referred from the low back or sacroiliac joint. Long periods of sitting, sudden increases in running or training, and weakness around the hip and pelvis can all play a part.
How Can Our Physiotherapists Help?
We all have different skill sets but here is a list of some of the main tools that we will utilize when treating you and your hip or buttock pain.
Hands On Manual Therapy: joint mobilization and soft tissue work
Progressive strengthening for the glutes, hips and core
Load management and activity modification (running, sitting, sleeping positions)
IMS/Dry Needling
Acupuncture
Clinical Pilates Physiotherapy
Typical diagnoses/symptoms that we treat:
Gluteal tendinopathy / greater trochanteric bursitis (pain on the side of the hip)
Piriformis syndrome and deep buttock pain
Hamstring tendinopathy (pain at the sit bone, worse with sitting)
Hip osteoarthritis and hip stiffness
Hip impingement (FAI) and labral irritation
Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain
Buttock pain referred from the low back
Pain when sitting, lying on your side, climbing stairs or running
If you want to get started with treatment today, start with a discovery call!
Hip & buttock pain: common questions
Why does my buttock hurt when I sit?
Sitting puts pressure on the sit bones and the tendons and muscles around them. Hamstring tendon irritation, a sensitive piriformis or deep gluteal muscle, or pain referred from the low back can all make sitting uncomfortable. An assessment helps work out which one is driving your pain.
Is my hip pain actually coming from my back?
Sometimes. The low back and sacroiliac joint can refer pain into the buttock and hip, and the symptoms can feel very similar to a hip problem. Your physiotherapist will test both areas so treatment is aimed at the real source.
Can physiotherapy help hip arthritis?
Yes. Exercise-based physiotherapy is a recommended first-line treatment for hip osteoarthritis. Strengthening, mobility work and guidance on activity can reduce pain and help you stay active.
Why does the side of my hip hurt when I lie on it?
Pain on the side of the hip, especially when lying on that side or climbing stairs, is often linked to irritation of the gluteal tendons or irritation of the greater trochanteric bursa. Physiotherapy focuses on gradually strengthening those tendons, releasing tight muscles or the IT band that may be causing compression of the area and adjusting positions that compress them.
When should I see a doctor first?
See a doctor or go to emergency before booking physiotherapy if your hip or buttock pain follows a fall or accident and you cannot put weight on your leg, or comes with fever, unexplained weight loss, severe pain at night, new numbness around the groin or inner thighs, or changes in bladder or bowel function and control.
Do I need a doctor's referral?
No. In Ontario you can book directly with a physiotherapist. Some insurance plans ask for a referral before they reimburse you, so check your plan.
Lower back pain or sciatica?
If your pain mainly comes from your lower back, or travels down your leg, visit our Sciatica & Low Back Pain Physiotherapy page.
What could pain in the right side of your buttocks be?
Our blog walks through the most common causes of buttock pain, from piriformis syndrome and bursitis to referred pain from the low back, and what you can do about it. You can also find the link to book a session with one of our skilled Physiotherapists!
