If You Have Hip Pain, What Could It Mean? The Location May Reveal Important Clues

standing on one leg.
Aching that sometimes extends down the outside of the thigh.
This condition is sometimes called trochanteric bursitis, but tendon problems are often an important part of the picture.

Treatment may involve modifying painful activities, physiotherapy and strengthening the hip muscles. A healthcare professional can

recommend an appropriate plan.

3. Pain in the Buttock or Back of the Hip
   Not all pain that feels like hip pain actually originates in the hip joint.

Discomfort in the buttock or back of the hip may come from the lower spine, surrounding muscles or nearby nerves.

Possible causes include:

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