Hip

Most hip pains will start to settle in 8-24 weeks.

Hip pain is a common complaint that can be caused by a wide variety of problems.

The pain can be felt in the groin, on the outside of your pelvis, in your buttock and down the front or side of your thigh. These symptoms may occur from irritation to the hip bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons around the area. Often pain from the back can be felt around the hip too.

Most hip pains will start to settle in 8-24 weeks.

Try following the simple advice below:

Avoid the activities that make the pain worse, but don’t stop moving all together
Keep moving, even slowly at first
Use pain killers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen as they can help you to remain active, which helps you recover quicker. Remember to check they are safe for you. If you are not sure or struggling to manage your pain, then speak with a pharmacist. (Do not use ibuprofen in the first 48 hours after an injury as it may slow down healing).
Wear flat, supportive shoes, such as trainers.
Reduce long periods of standing or sitting, try to change positions often.

Symptoms to check

Click the plus sign to see a list of problems that could be a sign you may need to be checked urgently

Get advice now from 111 if:

The hip pain was caused by a serious fall or accident
Your leg is deformed, badly bruised or bleeding
You are unable to move your hip or bear any weight on your leg
You have numbness or tingling around your genitals or buttocks
You have a change to your bladder and bowel control or difficulty peeing
You have a raised temperature and you feel unwell
You have a fever or a rash
Your hip pain came on very suddenly and you have sickle cell anaemia

These problems could be a sign of something more serious and may need to be checked urgently

Immediate medical advice is available by contacting NHS 111

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Hip

Try following the simple advice below:

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