{"id":1730,"date":"2022-05-05T14:06:54","date_gmt":"2022-05-05T18:06:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/physioex.impulsionmedia.com\/?post_type=condition&#038;p=1730"},"modified":"2026-03-03T23:09:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T04:09:35","slug":"hip-pain","status":"publish","type":"condition","link":"https:\/\/physioextra.ca\/en\/condition\/hip-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"Hip Pain"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What are the symptoms of a hip problem?<\/h2>\n<p>The most common symptom is pain, usually located in the groin, on the side of the hip, or in the buttock region. The pain may sometimes radiate down into your thigh. In some cases, the pain can be constant, while in others it may be associated with specific movements. The second most common symptom is joint stiffness, limiting the full mobility of your hip. Some people may feel a \u201cclick\u201d during movement or experience a loss of balance when bearing weight on the affected leg. Visible swelling in the hip area is relatively rare, even if an inflammatory process is present.<\/p>\n<h2>What are the main causes of hip pain?<\/h2>\n<p>Several factors can explain hip pain, in both men and women. The <strong>location<\/strong> of the pain can provide clues about the cause.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pain in the groin is often related to a joint issue, such as osteoarthritis.<\/li>\n<li>Pain on the side of the hip is often related to bursitis or tendinitis.<\/li>\n<li>Pain in the buttock region is often related to tendinitis or involvement of the sciatic nerve.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"accordeons\"><div class=\"su-accordion su-u-trim\"><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><h3 class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Hip osteoarthritis<\/h3><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\nOsteoarthritis is caused by the wear and tear of the cartilage that covers the ends of the bones. It is a natural, gradual degenerative process of the joints that occurs throughout adulthood and will eventually affect everyone as they age. Osteoarthritis can remain painless for a long time. It generally becomes symptomatic when friction between the bones becomes too significant. Typical symptoms include deep pain inside the joint and\/or in the groin. Osteoarthritis also causes stiffness, which leads to reduced hip mobility. Some people experience joint crepitus or sensations of catching.<strong>Is it good to walk with hip osteoarthritis? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes! It is essential to stay active to nourish your joints. Joint movement promotes a natural lubrication process that helps limit and prevent stiffness. However, if you are limping or experiencing pain while walking, it may be appropriate to use an assistive device to help you stay active without worsening the situation. Some activities are gentler on your hip than others. Advice from a physiotherapist can help you choose appropriate activities and\/or adapt them to your condition to minimize discomfort.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/physioextra.ca\/en\/health-tips\/walking-osteoarthritis\/\">Read our article on the benefits of walking for osteoarthritis.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><h3 class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Sciatic nerve pain<\/h3><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\nPain caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve typically presents as pain (often described as burning), tingling, numbness, or even electric shock-like sensations in the affected leg, following the path of the sciatic nerve. The pain may occur anywhere from the lower back to the foot and is sometimes accompanied by lower back pain. It is generally worse in prolonged positions (for example, sitting or standing for long periods) or in positions that stretch the leg.<\/p>\n<p>Irritation of the sciatic nerve, known as <a href=\"https:\/\/physioextra.ca\/en\/health-tips\/sciatica-symptoms-causes-and-treatments\/\">sciatica<\/a>, is usually caused by irritation or compression of the nerve, either at its root in the lumbar spine or elsewhere along its path in the leg. At the hip level, compression often occurs in the piriformis muscle (also called the pyramidal muscle), located in the buttock region. When this muscle compresses the sciatic nerve, it is referred to as piriformis syndrome.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><h3 class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Hip bursitis<\/h3><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p>Hip <a href=\"https:\/\/physioextra.ca\/conseils-sante\/bourse\/\">bursitis<\/a> is inflammation of a bursa, an anatomical structure that resembles a small fluid-filled sac. Bursae are usually located near bones and help absorb shock and reduce friction between tendons, muscles, and bones.<\/p>\n<p>With prolonged compression of a bursa, a direct impact (for example, following a fall), repeated and unusual muscle contractions, or a muscle imbalance, inflammation can develop and cause pain.<\/p>\n<p>The most common type of hip bursitis is trochanteric bursitis, located on the outer side of the upper thigh. It mainly presents as pain on the side of the hip, which may sometimes radiate to the thigh or buttock. The pain is generally present when lying on the affected side, sitting with legs crossed, walking, climbing stairs, or exercising.<\/p>\n<p>In some cases, swelling around the hip may be observed, along with redness and warmth due to inflammation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><h3 class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Hip tendinitis<\/h3><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/physioextra.ca\/conseils-sante\/tendinite-tendinose\/\">Tendinitis<\/a> is inflammation of a tendon, the structure that connects muscle to bone, usually following a significant or unusual muscle contraction or impact. It is often confused with tendinosis, which is more common and refers to chronic tendon irritation often caused by repetitive movements. At the hip, the gluteal muscles are frequently involved.<\/p>\n<p>The main causes of hip tendinitis include repetitive movements, excessive or unusual demands during a task or activity, working in awkward postures, or increasing certain training parameters too quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Hip tendinitis generally presents as pain in the buttock region and\/or on the side of the hip. There may be some limitation in hip mobility as well as muscle weakness, often leading to changes in walking pattern, difficulty climbing stairs, or difficulty performing certain sports movements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"btn-calendrier-contenu condition\" href=\"https:\/\/reservation.physioextra.ca\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"nul\">Book an appointment<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":10395,"template":"","class_list":["post-1730","condition","type-condition","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Hip Pain: Causes, Symptoms &amp; Treatments | PhysioExtra<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Hip pain? Discover the main possible causes, symptoms, and treatment options available to you. 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