🦴 Hip Pain: What Does It Mean? Common Causes & When to Seek Help


Hip pain is more than just discomfort — it can affect how you walk, sleep, and live your daily life.

Whether it’s a dull ache deep in the groin, sharp pain when climbing stairs, or stiffness that won’t go away, hip pain has many possible causes — from overuse and injury to long-term joint conditions.

The good news? 👉 Most hip pain isn’t caused by something serious — and with the right care, it often improves.

Let’s explore what your hip pain might mean — so you can respond wisely, not worry endlessly.

Because real healing starts with understanding — not guessing.


🔍 Where Is Your Pain?

The location of your pain can help identify its source:

Front (groin area)
Often related to the hip joint itself — arthritis, labral tear, bursitis
Side (outer hip)
Likelytrochanteric bursitisor gluteal tendon issues
Back (buttock or upper thigh)
May come from the lower back (sciatica) or piriformis syndrome
Referred pain
Knee problems or spine issues can mimic hip pain

📌 Not all “hip pain” actually comes from the hip — proper diagnosis matters.


✅ Common Causes of Hip Pain

1. Osteoarthritis