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

this area may cause pain around the buttock, lower back or back of the hip.

4. Pain That Appears After Walking or Exercise
   Hip pain that develops during physical activity can have several explanations.

Possible causes include:

Muscle strain after unfamiliar exercise.
Tendon irritation from repetitive movement.
Osteoarthritis.
Stress injuries involving the bone.
Problems involving the hip joint or surrounding structures.
A sudden increase in walking distance, running or exercise intensity can overload tissues that are not accustomed to that level of activity.

Persistent pain that worsens with weight-bearing should not be ignored, particularly in people with osteoporosis or a recent