Hip Replacement Recovery: How Much Pain Is ‘Normal’ (And When to Get It Checked)

A bit of pain after a hip replacement is expected — but it’s still stressful when you don’t know what’s normal. Here’s a simple way to think about it.

Common (and usually normal)

• Aching around the hip/thigh

• Swelling that increases after activity

• Stiffness after sitting or first thing in the morning

• Tiredness after small tasks

Worth getting checked

• Calf pain + swelling that’s new or worsening

• Redness/heat around the wound that’s spreading

• Fever or feeling unwell

• Pain that’s rapidly escalating rather than gradually settling

If you want a clear recovery roadmap (including what to expect week-by-week), the Hip Replacement Recovery eGuide is here:

https://www.tommorganphysiosolutions.com/product-page/the-complete-hip-replacement-recovery-eguide