Hip & SI Joint · Greenwood Village, CO
Snapping Hip Syndrome Treatment
A snapping sensation with hip movement, from the IT band externally or the iliopsoas internally.
Overview
What Snapping Hip Syndrome Actually Is
External snapping involves the IT band flicking over the greater trochanter; internal snapping involves the iliopsoas tendon over the pelvic brim. Painless snapping needs no treatment. Painful snapping usually means the tendon or the underlying bursa is irritated, and it responds to guided treatment plus a movement correction.
Also called: coxa saltans, dancer's hip
Symptoms patients describe
- An audible or palpable snap with hip flexion
- Snapping while running, cycling, or dancing
- Pain in the front or the side of the hip with the snap
- Symptoms after a jump in training volume
Diagnosis
How It's Confirmed Here
- 01
Hands-on exam
Each structure is loaded separately so the source is narrowed before any imaging is ordered.
- 02
Imaging review
Your existing films are reviewed independently by Dr. Hyzy — not just the outside report.
- 03
In-room ultrasound
Dynamic imaging while you move, so tissue quality and behavior are seen live.
- 04
Diagnostic guided injection
When more than one structure could be responsible, a targeted block confirms which one is.
Treatment Options
How We Treat Snapping Hip Syndrome
Regenerative Orthopedics
Orthobiologic options for tendon, ligament, and cartilage problems without surgery.
Learn more →PRP Therapy
Harnessing your body's own healing factors to reduce pain and promote tissue repair.
Learn more →Joint Injections
Targeted relief for joint pain using advanced imaging guidance for precise placement.
Learn more →Service Areas
Snapping Hip Syndrome Care Across the Front Range
FAQs
Snapping Hip Syndrome — Questions Patients Ask
Should I be worried if it snaps but doesn't hurt?
No. Painless snapping is common and does not require treatment.
Request a Consultation for Snapping Hip Syndrome
Tell us what's going on and our team will get right back to you. For anything urgent, call us directly.
1-983-210-8167