Hip Injuries

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 a stationary hip and one that is snapping as it rotates

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Pop, Click, Snap: Snapping Hip Syndrome

Snapping hips are most commonly caused a hip tendon or muscle sliding over the bone. Learn what it is, how it feels, and how it can be treated.

Physical therapy working with a patient doing hip exercises

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Recommended Treatments for a Hip Labral Tear

Hip labral tears can sometimes be treated using nonsurgical treatments, such as rest, NSAIDs, physical therapy, and injections. Depending on the severity of the tear, surgery may be recommended right away.

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Snapping Hip Syndrome Treatment

Diagnosing snapping hip syndrome can be challenging, and often requires a physician rule out other conditions that may be affecting the patient.

Needle being injected into a bottle of clear liquid

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Treatment for Hip Impingement

Rest and physical therapy are common nonsurgical options for hip impingement treatment. Regenerative medicine treatments, like PRP and stem cell therapy, and surgery are also options.

Person stretching their outstretched leg with hip flexor muscles superimposed

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Understanding Hip Flexor Pain

Hip flexor pain is a common complaint among physically active people. Understanding the symptoms, muscle anatomy, and how the pain can develop may make identifying hip flexor pain easier.