Hip pain is very common \u2014 but the location and type of pain usually point to a specific problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is not just \u201cgetting older\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are the most common medical reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pain on the outside of the hip<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This usually points to hip bursitis (inflamed bursa).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Typical signs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
sharp or burning pain on the outer side<\/p>\n\n\n\n
worse when lying on that side<\/p>\n\n\n\n
worse when walking upstairs or standing for long periods<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is one of the most frequent causes of side-hip pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00a0Pain in the groin or deep inside the hip<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is often linked to a problem inside the joint, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
cartilage wear (early arthritis)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
labral irritation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
joint inflammation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You may notice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
pain when getting in or out of a car<\/p>\n\n\n\n
stiffness after sitting<\/p>\n\n\n\n
pain when lifting your knee<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00a0Pain in the buttock or back of the hip<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Very often, this does not come from the hip joint itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It commonly comes from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
the lower back<\/p>\n\n\n\n
irritated nerves<\/p>\n\n\n\n
tight deep hip muscles<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This type of pain may:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
spread down the leg<\/p>\n\n\n\n
feel sharp, electric, or burning<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pain that is worse after rest and better after movement<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This pattern can be a sign of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
joint inflammation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
early degenerative change<\/p>\n\n\n\n
stiffness of the hip structures<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Morning stiffness that improves after walking is an important clue doctors look for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00a0Pain after a fall, twist, or sudden movement<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If your hip pain started after:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
slipping<\/p>\n\n\n\n
lifting something awkwardly<\/p>\n\n\n\n
sports activity<\/p>\n\n\n\n
it may be due to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
muscle strain<\/p>\n\n\n\n
tendon injury<\/p>\n\n\n\n
small joint injury<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What medical experts agree on<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Mayo Clinic explains that hip pain can come from the joint itself, nearby soft tissues, or even the lower spine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Cleveland Clinic also notes that pain location (outside hip vs groin vs buttock) is one of the most useful clues for identifying the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00a0When hip pain should NOT be ignored<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You should see a doctor soon if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
the pain lasts more than 1\u20132 weeks<\/p>\n\n\n\n
you limp or can\u2019t put weight on the leg<\/p>\n\n\n\n
the pain wakes you up at night<\/p>\n\n\n\n
you have swelling, redness, or fever<\/p>\n\n\n\n
the pain started after a fall<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The honest takeaway<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If your hip hurts, it is usually a clear sign that either the hip joint, nearby tendons\/bursa, or even your lower back is under stress or inflamed \u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n
not that something is \u201cwrong with your bones\u201d right away.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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