Common hip injuries include strains, contusions, and tears. Each injury has its own unique set of causes and treatment options. Share on Pinterest Sawaya Photography/Getty Images Hip injuries are ...

Sudden hip pain, shooting pain, a dull ache — all can be symptoms of issues involving your hip. The hip joint contains the ball of the thigh bone and the pelvis socket. It’s held in place with strong, ...

Of particular concern are hip fractures as they carry a high death rate, especially since the elderly often have multiple ...

As people age, the risk for certain diseases and injuries increases. Sometimes, risk of injury is directly related to a disease, such as the loss of bone density and increased risk of bone fractures ...

Hip fractures, particularly in elderly patients, are associated with significant morbidity and pain that can adversely affect recovery. Recent advances in pain management have focused on reducing ...

Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, MSMedically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, MS Hip pain after running can be caused by an acute injury such as a muscle strain, fracture, or cartilage ...

Hip pain is a familiar problem for many runners, and it is often experienced during or immediately after a workout. There are ...

Q: I have a sore left hip which I am pretty sure is tied to a slight curvature in my spine that makes my right hip a slight bit higher than my left hip. In my day to day life and running, it does not ...

People should contact a doctor about hip pain that affects sleep or daily activities or lasts longer than 2 weeks. People with severe pain, difficulty walking, or loss of feeling should seek emergency ...

A large-scale Australian study has found that older adults taking gabapentinoids — a common pain medication for nerve pain and epilepsy — face an increased risk of hip fracture, with especially high ...