Hip Pain

Hip pain is discomfort in or around the hip joint, which connects the thigh bone to the pelvis and is crucial for movement, weight support, and balance. The severity can range from minor irritation to serious conditions needing medical attention, with pain location depending on the affected part of the hip joint.

Piriformis Syndrome

Piriformis syndrome occurs when the piriformis muscle in the buttock region spasms, resulting in pain. This muscle can also irritate the adjacent sciatic nerve, leading to pain, numbness, and tingling that extends down the back of the leg and into the foot.

Hamstring Tendinopathy

Hamstring tendonitis is the inflammation of the tendons located at the back of your thigh. These tendons are connective tissues that link muscles to bones. Specifically, the hamstring tendons connect your hamstring muscles to the bones in your pelvis, knee, and lower leg.

Hip Arthritis

Hip arthritis is a chronic condition where the cartilage in the hip joint deteriorates or is lost. This deterioration causes the bone surfaces to grind against each other, resulting in pain, stiffness, and restricted movement.

Hip Bursitis

Hip bursitis, characterized by pain and tenderness along the outer upper thigh, occurs when the bursa over the greater trochanter of the femur becomes inflamed. Symptoms include pain radiating to the buttock, groin, knee, and lower back, especially during activities like walking, climbing stairs, or lying on the affected side.

Psoas Syndrome

Psoas syndrome is an injury affecting the iliopsoas muscle, commonly seen in athletes such as runners, dancers, and high jumpers. It typically arises from overuse or trauma and is often referred to as “jumper’s hip” or “dancer’s hip.”

Sports Hernia

Despite its name, a sports hernia (athletic pubalgia) is not an actual hernia. Instead, it refers to an injury to a tendon or muscle in the lower abdomen or groin, resulting in chronic pain. This condition is commonly caused by repetitive and forceful twisting of the pelvis.