The hip is a ball-and-socket joint that helps to facilitate leg movement and rotation. Damage to the hip joint or any of the surrounding muscles, ligaments, and tendons can lead to hip pain, soreness, and stiffness. The following peer-reviewed articles and videos explore common conditions that cause hip pain, as well as the steps required to get an accurate diagnosis, and treatment options.
Side-by-side illustration of an external snapping hip
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3 Types of Snapping Hip Syndrome

There are three ways snapping hip can originate. Each type of snapping hip, while typically harmless, may lead to pain and joint damage for some athletes.

Anterior view of the pelvis highlighting the iliopsoas bursa
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Causes of Hip Flexor Pain

There can be more than one cause of hip flexor pain, including an injury, overuse, or a previously unknown underlying condition.
Intra articular Hip Labral Tear
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Coping with Hip Labral Tears

The hip labrum is a ring of cartilage surrounding the hip socket. When the hip labrum is torn, it can cause hip and groin pain.
Doctor and patient having a discussion in an office while looking at a model skeleton.
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Diagnosing a Hip Labral Tear

To diagnose a hip labral tear, physicians will often use the patient's medical history, a physical examination, the FABER test, and diagnostic imaging in order to rule out other hip conditions.
X-ray showing pain in the hip joints
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Diagnosing Hip Impingement

Because diagnosing hip impingement syndrome can be difficult, doctors use a variety of tests to rule out other possible causes of hip pain.
Posterior view of the pelvis showing pain in the hip joints
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Hip Impingement Symptoms

Common symptoms of hip impingement include hip pain and stiffness, loss of balance, and limping.
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