I had a total rt hip replacement 9 months ago. I also had to quit PT after trying it for 2 months. Therapist helped with scar tissue but not pain. I already had good range of motion in my hip at 6 weeks postop and prior to PT. I asked for an MRI and it showed I had tendonopathy in 2 different tendons (my orthopedist told me the MRI was fine). I saw a different orthopedist for a second opinion and he said I had a small tear in one tendon. I also have some back issues, but I can tell the difference between lower back pain and hip pain! I am slowly improving and some days are better than others. It has been a very discouraging 9 months. New doc says to give it a full year.