Hip Impingement (FAI): Why Not All Hip Impingement Is Permanent or Anatomical — And How Apex Can Help You
If you’ve ever felt pinching in the front of your hip when squatting, running, sitting, or getting out of the car, you may have been told you have hip impingement, also known as Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI). But here’s something many people don’t realize: 👉 Not all hip impingement is caused by bone structure. In fact, many cases are actually functional hip impingement, meaning the problem comes from poor movement mechanics, muscle imbalance, joint restriction, or instability — not just anatomy. That distinction matters because functional FAI is often highly treatable without surgery. At Apex Sports
