Hip pain in adults

Overactivity

If your hip pain is related to exercising or other types of regular activity:

cut down on the amount of exercise you do if it's excessive
always warm up before exercising and stretch afterwards
try low-impact exercises , such as swimming or cycling , instead of running
run on a smooth, soft surface, such as grass,rather than on concrete
make sure your running shoes fit well and support your feet properly read more about choosing sports shoes and trainers

Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 21 Dec 2018

Articles for hip pain in adults

Introduction

Read about hip pain in adults, including the possible causes, when to seek medical advice, and how to manage it at home.

Osteoarthritis

The symptoms of osteoarthritis can vary greatly from person to person, but if it affects the hip, it will typically cause: mild inflammation of the tissues in and around the hipjoint damage to cart

Overactivity

If your hip pain is related to exercising or other types of regular activity: cut down on the amount of exercise you do if it's excessive always warm up before exercising and stretch afterwards

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