The hip joint can withstand repeated motion and a fair amount of wear and tear. As the largest ball-and-socket joint in the body, its structure allows for fluid movement. Whenever you use the hip (for ...

Struggling with hip joint pain can make every step feel like a challenge. To find real relief and get back to enjoying your days, it’s helpful to understand hip joint pain causes. Most commonly, hip ...

Sudden hip pain, shooting pain, a dull ache — all can be symptoms of issues involving your hip. The hip joint contains the ball of the thigh bone and the pelvis socket. It’s held in place with strong, ...

If you’re navigating menopause and suddenly find yourself grappling with intense discomfort in your hips, you’re not alone. More than 50 percent of women report new or worsening joint pain during this ...

Hip pain without an injury is not always a sign of arthritis, or a pulled groin, if you are young. Sometimes, the pain is caused by a misshapen hip joint. Tom Miller, MD, talks to Stephen Aoki, MD, ...

The tensor fasciae latae—or TFL for short—is a small muscle on the outside of your hip, spanning an average of 6 inches in length. But when this area is tight, painful, or otherwise overworked, you ...

Living with unexplained pain in your lower body can be both frustrating and debilitating. When discomfort strikes in the general hip region, many people struggle to identify whether they’re ...

Greater trochanter pain syndrome (GTPS) is a common cause of pain in your outer thigh. It refers to a group of conditions that cause pain near the top of your femur. GTPS used to be called greater ...

Various types of bone cancer may occur in the hip. A hip tumor may cause a person to experience pain, swelling, or fractures. Bone cancer in the hip is rare. Primary bone cancers, which begin in the ...