What is hip joint pain?
Hip joint pain is a common complaint that can be caused by a wide variety of problems. The precise location of your hip pain can provide valuable clues about the underlying cause. Problems within the hip joint itself tend to result in pain on the inside of your hip or your groin.
What are the causes of hip joint pain?
Hip pain can sometimes be caused by diseases and conditions in other areas of your body, such as your lower back. Causes of hip pain include arthritis, inflammatory and noninflammatory arthritis, fracture, sprain, infectious arthritis, muscle strain, iliotibial band syndrome (IT band syndrome), and hematoma.
