{"id":1662,"date":"2018-06-22T10:00:12","date_gmt":"2018-06-22T10:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/happy-hospitals.com\/blog\/?p=1662"},"modified":"2019-01-19T03:52:20","modified_gmt":"2019-01-19T03:52:20","slug":"hip-pain-causes-and-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happy-hospitals.com\/blog\/hip-pain-causes-and-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Hip Pain: Causes and Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The hip joint can withstand repeated motion and a fair amount of wear and tear. This ball-and-socket joint<\/a> — the body’s largest — fits together in a way that allows for fluid movement.
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Whenever you use the hip (for example, by going for a run), a cushion of cartilage helps prevent friction as the hip bone<\/a> moves in its socket.

Despite its durability, the hip joint isn’t indestructible. With age and use, the cartilage canwear down or become damaged. Muscles and tendons in the hip can get overused. Bones in the hip can break during a fall or other injury. Any of these conditions can lead to hip pain<\/a>.

If your hips are sore, here is a rundown of what might be causing your discomfort and how to get hip pain<\/a> relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Causes of Hip Pain<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

These are some of the conditions that commonly cause hip pain:

Arthritis<\/strong>. Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are among the most common causes of hip pain<\/a>, especially in older adults. Arthritis leads to inflammation of the hip joint andthe breakdown of the cartilage that cushions your hip bones<\/a>. The pain gradually gets worse. People with arthritis also feel stiffness and have reduced range of motion in the hip.

Hip fractures<\/strong>. With age, the bones can become weak and brittle. Weakened bones are more likely to break during a fall.

Bursitis<\/strong>. Bursae are sacs of liquid found between tissues such as bone, muscles, and tendons. They ease the friction from these tissues rubbing together. When bursae get inflamed, they can cause pain<\/a>. Inflammation of bursae is usually due to repetitive activities that overwork or irritate the hip<\/a> joint.

Tendinitis<\/strong>. Tendons are the thick bands of tissue that attach bones to muscles. Tendinitis is inflammation or irritation of the tendons. It’s usually caused by repetitive stress from overuse.

Muscle or tendon strain. Repeated activities can put strain on the muscles, tendons, and ligaments that support the hips. When they become inflamed due to overuse, they can cause pain and prevent the hip<\/a> from working normally.

Hip labral tear<\/strong>. This is a rip in the ring of cartilage (called the labrum) that follows the outside rim of the socket of your hip joint<\/a>. Along with cushioning your hip joint<\/a>, your labrum acts like a rubber seal or gasket to help hold the ball at the top of your thighbone securely within your hip socket. Athletes and people who perform repetitive twisting movements are at higher risk of developing this problem.

Cancers<\/strong>. Tumors that start in the bone or that spread to the bone can cause pain in thehips<\/a>, as well as in other bones of the body.

Avascular necrosis (also called osteonecrosis).<\/strong> This condition happens when blood flow to the hip bone slows and the bone tissue dies. Although it can affect other bones, avascular necrosis most often happens in the hip. It can be caused by a hip<\/a> fracture or dislocation, or from the long-term use of high-dose steroids (such as prednisone), among other causes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Symptoms of Hip Pain<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the condition that’s causing your hip pain<\/a>, you might feel the discomfort in your:
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