Hip pain is very common and can have several causes such as tendonitis, bursitis, and arthritis. The location of the pain symptoms can often provide a better understanding of the underlying cause. For example, lateral hip pain is often due to bursitis and IT Band Syndrome. Typically, problems in the groin area are related to structures inside the hip joint.

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The hip joint is a ball and socket joint where the top of the thigh bone (femur) and pelvis meet. This joint is typically very stable, but can still get injured especially at the labrum. The labrum is a cuff of cartilage that forms a ring around the edge of the hip socket (acetabulum). This cartilage tissue lacks good blood supply, therefore, does not heal well following injury. Labral tears can be a result of a sudden trauma (eg – car accident or a fall), repetitive movements during exercise or athletics, or can be degenerative over a period of time due to FAI or OA. Continue Reading »