Hip Pain

Hip pain is commonly caused by an intense strain on the muscles in the hips. Wear and tear on the hip may also affect the hip’s range of motion.

​Common conditions that may cause hip pain are arthritis, bursitis, tendinitis, muscle strain, and a hip lab two tear. Arthritis, bursitis, and tendinitis are all accompanied by inflammation. Bursitis and tendinitis are both related stress from overuse and overworking the hip. Arthritis pain stems from the gradual disappearance of cartilage in the joint. Due to the lack of cartilage, the bones may rub together. Symptoms of arthritis include swelling and stiffness in the joint and limit range of motion. Physical therapy and splints can be used to treat arthritis. Bursitis is inflammation of the bursa which holds a lubricating fluid that reduces friction in the joint. Overworking the joint, poor conditioning, and bad posture can increase a person’s chances of bursitis. Resting the joint and icing the joint are methods used to treat bursitis. Tendinitis has similar causes and treatments as bursitis. Unlike bursitis, inflammation is in the tendon instead of the bursa. An acetabular (hip) labral tear may develop gradually or due to injury.

​Runners, sprinters, and athletes who participate in sports such as soccer, and hockey are at a higher risk of a hip labral tear due to a frequent rotation of the hip. The labrum is made up of cartilage and connective tissue that cushions and stabilizes the hip joint. This condition is more common in women. A person experiencing a hip labral tear may complain of groin pain.