few weeks, repeatedly returns, affects sleep or makes walking and daily activities difficult.
- How Do Doctors Find the Cause?
A healthcare professional will usually begin by asking:
Where exactly does the pain occur?
When did it begin?
Did it follow an injury or new activity?
Does walking, sitting or lying down make it worse?
Is there stiffness, swelling, numbness or weakness?
The examination may include checking hip movement, muscle strength, tenderness and the lower back.
Imaging is not always necessary. Depending on the symptoms, an X-ray, ultrasound or MRI may be recommended
to investigate arthritis, fractures, tendon problems or other
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