Hip Pain: 3 Most Common Causes (How To Tell What Is Causing It)

Famous Physical Therapists Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck describe three common causes of hip pain. They also provide you with some things to look at which may help you determine what is causing your pain.
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[@sylviagerritsen7975]

Guys, checked out your vid two weeks ago. Hip been sore for 5 years, been told everything from, muscles, laziness, back issues to bursitis. Discovered on friday was a life threatening blood clot in pelvis - surgery tomorrow. Lucky I didn’t keep googling and went to hospital.

[@Starlababy]

Great advice. I am having some hip pain. I had a ruputed disk in my lower back some years ago. It's nice to know it could be related.

[@davidfeeney8663]

Thanks, Bob and Brad. Good job in short time. I'm 70 yrs old and a lifelong runner, former world-class. I've been training to break the 5K world record for my age. I'm smart and don't overdo it. Everything was going just fine, and I was running/training from 3 miles to 6 miles, sometimes more, three days on and one day off. Then, I got out of bed one morning a month ago and had pain above my hip, sore to the touch. It just came out of nowhere. I've had x-rays and an MRI, but everything appears ok. The docs think it may be bursitis. My running was going fine - no pain anywhere, no pulls, etc. It's getting me down.

[@shirleymason7697]

Perhaps you were overdoing it? Work out one day -next day rest muscles - let them heal. Next day work out, and so on.

[@annamercer8819]

❤Love

[@Brookesobasic]

Man, I just turned 31. I had a baby 10 months ago. I carry him a lot. I wake up in pain every day. I can’t walk for long periods of time. This is not what I want for myself at this stage in life. Everybody please take care of yourselves and don’t take your body for granted. You could wake up and not be the same as yesterday 🥺

[@aggies_fit]

oh no feeling your pain girl. Know that you are not alone! Although I don't have children I am in your age and currently waiting for operation but have a such passion for running , it is so hard sometimes. Wishing you best health

[@pizzatime9797]

@@aggies_fit I’m hoping you didn’t get surgery, all issues can be fixed with perseverance and knowledge on injuries. Surgeries should be avoided if you can. Hope you don’t take this the wrong way

[@aggies_fit]

@@pizzatime9797 my surgeon told me my flexibility is so good due to fitness 😍 so my surgery is prolonged for another yeah for now ☺️☺️🙏

[@pizzatime9797]

@@aggies_fit Sounds like you don’t need to go under the knife, I’d advise against it if can Agni. I’ve had mates who’ve had surgery and get re-injured so easy. It’ll never be the same

[@valencia_310]

Me too! I suddenly have this hip pain after having my baby.

[@scotthess3438]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. It was very helpful, now I can better explain my pain when I see my doctor. Keep up the good work!

[@stnicholas54]

Thanks to you both. This was very instructional. I fractured my 3rd Lumbar Vertebra in 2014 and have a lot of referred pain on my right hip. On top of that the right hip isn't in the fullness of youth anyway so that's a bit of a double whammy. I have a lot of trouble straightening up after sitting down for than 10 minutes and I tend to hobble until the whole shebang re-aligns itself, so to speak.

[@davinatest8467]

Bob and Brad are the best in my opinion

[@stanthomas142]

A big Thank You is appropriate. This helped a lot. Thanks for all you do.

[@donnamarshall7535]

Im a 30 year RN, 59 years old, recent onset of hip pain. Noticed most when I have to walk up steps that are a higher rise than normal steps, lifting my weight on that leg/hip. I think you helped me decide its bursitis, will treat with ice, thanks so much!

[@user-fm8ob3hu1f]

Walking up steps also causes hip pain for me. I have treated with a heating pad and ice which only temporarily lessens the pain so I don't waste my time in doing either one of these, I just live with it.

[@danieljunk4548]

I know I have one out of the Three but don't know which one yet till i visit the Doc. I'm a Runner and it's getting More Aggravated by the Day. You guys are Awesome.

[@mattcadence]

Interesting, thank you for talking about different potential issues, including the possibility of referral pain.

[@2thePtBassTuT]

You guys are a wealth of helpful information! Great stuff!

[@ZZEENN777]

Great video guys your attitude on it goes a long way !!!

[@jduke1291]

Thank you I worked out a little to mush yesterday thanks I know now my right side is just sore from working my side to hard thanks I feel much better love you guys thanks ❤❤

[@jcymum]

I found your video from search and I'm now subscribed. I've been having pain in both hips for about a week now and cannot get into the doctor until 12/19. I will watch all your vids on hips, so far, this has been helpful and im now thinking this may all be stemming from my back....tysm!

[@mooonlight778]

i turned 21 and about a week later i had a herniation corrected in the L4 and L5. i’ve not been able to walk again normally, and now it causes me extreme pain in my hips. Watching this video i’m realizing i have arthritis in my hips. i’m 25 now.

[@joep2720]

Great stuff gents, making me see thing abit clearer for my wife hip pain, she has hip pain for three months and has been taking pain killer ever since and the doctor said all blood test and X-ray came back normal and only suggested to see physiotherapist regularly. I think her hip pain may related to back rather than hip. Thank you for a great video 👍

[@bubbagray8433]

Thank You Bob & Brad for everything you do! It’s official I need hip surgery 😀

[@forward_ever_ever2595]

Very informative guys....thanks a lot. Gained much valuable info from this one

[@loraw6469]

You guys are my first resource when I have pain. Thanks for all the helpful information!

[@saveamerica2896]

Me too❤

[@becs1comm607]

Thank you for this video! I now know what Bursitis and am pretty confident that ANOTHER trip to ANOTHER doctor is probably not necessary! Thank you

[@cammiewolfcamm5383]

You guys are great! Thanks so much for the information 👍

[@dancagle2533]

I have a left hip (back?) thing that has been going on over a month, but slowly getting better. Thanks for the cane trick. I'm doing it the right way now.

[@alessandraver]

This video and explanation helped me clarify some questions I had, one of them being the exact location of the hip! so thank you!!

[@nandasharma7473]

Hay a what are you if you are nice then every single day

[@tristinkirby]

Thanks guys!

[@ahmedd3469]

Thanks for the effort

[@user-cy9sl5je9w]

Thanks gentlemen!

[@Brettagher]

Very helpful. Thanks.

[@chadshanks5409]

Thank you for this video. It helped me a lot.

[@jackemawilliams1599]

Thanks so much the video really did help!

[@stevenlee2805]

Awesome video helped me so much . . .

[@diddysmom9868]

I've been having hip pain and it sounds just like the bursitis u gents mentioned. Thank you for helping me narrow it down.

[@julz7753]

On my left side, it hurts so bad when I touch that I guess it’s bursitis which I have in my arms too

[@casparillo987]

Wish I could see you guys but I am in the UK and it's lockdown here due to the virus..... but I think the pain in my hip comes from my back after watching your video - so thanks guys!

[@sherylcrowe3255]

Thank you so much for all your videos. They (and you both) are a very valuable resource!!!

[@jessicabradshaw3365]

Sheryl Crowe And so funny!

[@gerardojuarez7940]

Thank you Doctors for your information… lack of motion… after driving for long time, Feels tension in the heap and after walking it goes away

[@zena2005able]

Thank you for your video it was so helpful

[@nancyhammers1734]

This is a great video! Nice job and I'm off to get some ice packs for my bursitis.

[@laurabarba3515]

thanks for the video you guys are great ! l sure got a lot of information. now I know a little better to explain to the doctor. 😀

[@philam1973]

You guys are the first video that specifically focused on where the pain is. Others were too vague. Thanks for that. My pain is from either using a walking boot ( (Achilles rupture) or PT too intense at this time

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you for your feedback and for watching! Take Care

[@susansteinick3398]

I have pain in my gluteous Maximus bilaterally. Have gone to 3 physical therapists and two chiropractors with no relief. I've had sciatica in the past and this is totally different.

[@SHYAMKUMAR-jm8gk]

Many Thanks for this amazing information ! If MRI results say - peritrochanteric edema , is that edema fluid same as bursa that you spoke about in this video ?

[@nursecrystal4208]

Great vid!!!! Thanks

[@tripletherapy2293]

I'm 23 and have sciatic nerve damage so this helps alot. I work 7 days a week ride fourwheelers daily etc. thank you for this video

[@aaronmayorga9621]

what did you do

[@sandyjohnson1558]

Bob an Brad ,love you guys👍so helpful for people with pain😫 I have arthritis 🥵 Hip pain, and it feels like it's the ball joint or back, who knows where my pain is coming from I'm 58 an trying to hang in til I can Retire .

[@ronaldp.vincent8226]

Only 1 minute of a youtube video, and I learned the pain isn’t from my hip. Thank you!!

[@jonismith6575]

I’ve been getting tingling in my right hip. Even while laying down. It also hurts sometimes laying on it. I’ve also had lower back pain.

[@derickderidder8837]

Thanks for the video. Can you invest in some mini microphones. The ones that clip on your shirt are simple

[@patrickokeeffe6998]

Hello, we have seen one other reason for hip pain, my mother had excruciating hip pain, orthopedic surgeon found no fracture etc,But she had MRSA and they think it went into hip, after 8weeks on antibiotic drip, she is now beginning to walk with an aid. hopefully I'll be able to apply some of your light exercises shortly.

[@Vinhhotboi]

Thanks, Bob and Brad I am handicapped my hip paint I feel better now

[@rebeccacavanaugh1994]

Thank you!

[@seamusfallon3104]

Two wonderful gentlemen

[@tjtampa214]

Good info. Thx.

[@nelidasilva7388]

Thanks a ton! you both are great!

[@climbers1376]

1. Arthritis hip pain diagnoses: 1:46-2:03: Pain on outer side of thigh 2:07-2:24: Use a cane on the opposite side 2:28-3:22: Lack of motion while in a chair 2. Bursitis: 3:32-4:17: Irritation while walking 3. Not a hip problem but a lower back problem: 5:00-5:50: Ground back arch

[@tayloranderson456]

Thank you!

[@michaeloriente2778]

Climbers137 “

[@gyongyipedersen9264]

Thank you! If there is no injury, most of the hip pain comes from emotions: study dr. Gert Ryke Hamer _ German medicine or see what yoga specialists are telling about the emotions in the hip!!!

[@NouriGains]

Thank you

[@lenny108]

When I get up in the morning I have unpleasant pain in my right hip joint. But when I walk around and move, the pain goes away. I no longer have any pain during the day, only in the morning. What does that mean?

[@repentfast7793]

Very much thank you

[@jlcook33]

Another good video 👍🏼😊

[@ScottAnders62]

You guys are SO FAMOUS! Good video!

[@EdenGold]

This is so helpful, thank you for sharing your knowledge on this

[@asitsunami9363]

How you sleeping

[@jher168]

Thank that real helps 👌👍🏻 great information

[@BB-zs9vh]

Thanks Bob and Brad. I'm having pain in my hip and lower back. And now I can't feel both side of my hip bone. It feels numb and my knees keep giving way when my collapse then get bk up then collapse again. This has in the middle of the road when cars are heading my way.

[@brandonlamontcooper8141]

thank you

[@jamie.777]

46 years old and u diagnosed this.. damn it. Just started 2 weeks ago, excruciating pain at times

[@thenmozhiramesh4157]

Nice video. I cant sit cross legged with my left leg (Starts paining), supposedly there is a discomfort on the groin, no pain otherwise. What could be the diagnosis. I am on heavier side weighing 85 kg 160 cm aged 39 F and from India. Using two wheeler for last five years only. Could it be the reason or something else.

[@janetrowe186]

Bob n Brad are very good👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@alinawafali6228]

Thank you guys for great information, don't know in which country you are want to visit you from Saudi arabia.

[@JB-nr8fu]

Thank you, I have a history of back issues but I had not fallen. Last Monday I had L thigh quads, IT band and L shin area soreness onset out of the blue. My gait has been funny and now I might have bursitis L greater trochanter. I’ll Ice it. (-:

[@dianawest3976]

Thanks guys for a good explanation of hip pain- I think mine is from bursitis- hurts when getting up from sitting, and after a drive in the car...much pain when putting weight on that leg and stiffness and it gets slightly better with movement. Does bursitis ever get better?

[@thegreatguy3829]

Did you find out?!😊

[@janinegarcilazo1061]

Do you have a video for hip pain for hypermobile folks? Thank you! Truly enjoying all your videos!

[@tacosmargs58]

did the cigarette stomp out test, definitely my hip

[@BWT599]

I have had a herniated disc in my back for a very long time. I recently lost 40 pounds rapidly via the Keto diet and I was very active with my kids providing camp support for 5 intense days (walking and lifting heavy bikes while camping in a tent). Hip started to bug me and upon coming home, now it aches bad with #2 that they mentioned. Not sure if my rapid weight loss played a role in shifting my physiology as I had a very tight left psoas muscle for a very long time but got better as I lost weight.

[@emaliahsawyer8801]

I am a high school athleteI have been experiencing extreme tenderness and tightness inside of my hip/ pelvis limiting my walking and range of motion. This is the second time I have experienced this type of pain . The first time was a year-and-a-half ago and i did months of physical therapy and rest only to recover. After healing and having a successful season the same type of pain returend a year latter. I believe that it is my iliacus muscle but I have not found any advice vidios on how to heal my pain. Do you all have any advice.

[@blissfuljoy6049]

Any advice for scoliosis related hip and knee pain?

[@Ishaanmeet]

U guys r awesome

[@josephaltman460]

❤ you guys.

[@Aem640]

Thanks for the video

[@BobandBrad]

You bet

[@jeantarry6726]

I have bilateral hip pain, equal intensity, only when I'm moving the joints. I walk 3-5 miles a day with my dog, and it's quite bothersome. It has just started hurting over the last week. Do you think the pain source is my back?(I just watched this video) I frequently have lower "back" pain, though since watching some other videos, wondering if it's SI pain.

[@carlos0000233]

Hi guys great video! I have pain on my left hip when I stand on one leg using my left or basically when I put weight on my left leg. I also have pain on my left hip when I walk. It’s mild pain. Can this be si joint pain or a small fracture? Please I need help. I’m from the Philippines and my parents can’t afford to get me a physical therapist here in the us. I would really appreciate your help. Thanks.

[@janetrowe186]

I'm waiting!! Just say what it is..then watch hr video.

[@jwalin1]

I have a shooting pain while doing any of crossing my leg(a regular badminton player and I had been struggling with lunges and any figure 4 stretches and now its aggravated to the extent that crossing my leg while sitting has gotten a little painful). Do you have any recommendations that I can follow?

[@Starclimber]

Thanks, gents, helped me rule out arthritis (yay!) and bursitis (yay the 2nd).

[@obxburg]

Thanks Gentlemen! I had a L4/L5 discectomy 39 years ago with little or no issues whatsoever. I’m now 53 and have been extremely active for all of those 39 years without taking any meds or than an occasional ibuprofen. But, in just the past 2 years I’ve been experiencing severe pain in my hip areas. In the “exact” same spots on the port and starboard sides of my hips. I recently went I a top rated chiropractor and had Xrays to look at my spine and disc areas. No sign of arthritis anywhere and the holes on the vertebrae than carry the nerves. You can’t even tell I had the disc shaved. So all lower discs and vertebra look normal. But occasionally when I’m just walking or push my lawnmower and that pain kicks in it is Crippling and my legs and feet feel as if they each weight 1,000 lbs. Help Me Please?!?

[@reggieisdabest25]

You had that when you were in your late teens?

[@MisterMikeReal]

This video is 8 years old, but still provides valuable information in 2023. Very informative. Thanks for the information.

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks for watching!

[@balwantarora4365]

Excellent. Thanks

[@balwantarora4365]

When I take First step while getting up from sitting position it hurts in groins. After talking few steps it Ok please advise exercise. Thanks

[@ywmpg]

Hi guys....I was excited to hear the Dr. on the right, at the beginning show a swipe down the groin area (which is where mine is) and he said that that 'was something else' but I had never heard what it was. I really need to know please! Before this debilitating pain happened....my hip CLICKED when I stepped on it for months, but that stopped for a couple of months then WHAM!!!!.........one day.

[@jojomiller1630]

It radiates!

[@dsharma1978]

I get pain/tension in left thigh (IT band) muscles upto hip/side glute when I cross left leg, sit cross legged, anything that causes left hip rotation. Been like this for last 3 months after gym. What can be the potential causes? Showed to 4 doctors and they believe it is just spasm.

[@mikeflynn1629]

The only thing that I found is flat on my back I feel no. I can't walk very far I have to use a walker I have perennial neuropathy and I broke my Femur bone four years ago. How to use a cane to get around. I had a bicycle that I would ride and I got a lot of exercise. But in a crosswalk I got hit by a midsize truck I've been disabled since then. Now there's other problems coming up with the leg that I'm trying to figure out. Thanks for the video. And thanks for a platform to discuss it.

[@JimenaAguilarJimenez]

Thank you for your videos! A question could you use microphones?. Sometimes isn't easy to understand some sentences. Thank you ♡

[@jamalskp7280]

Yes righ I have back pain long time but i have never seen Hips Pain like this last 1 year, so i would like to know what to change my back pain???? From uk London

[@JasonBurtt]

you guys rock

[@inspectorsteve2287]

I need to see you guys. I have bursitis on both sides. 2009 had left and right labrum tear repaired. after the labrum repair I felt great but had a boating accident which hurt my back in 2012. still after years of the back injury I'm starting to get pain all over the hip the same pain felt when I had the labrum tear. had si joint fusion as well in 2015 and back and hip pain still killing me. only thing we know is the bursitis which is getting injections every 3 months. do they just do full lower body replacements lol

[@yarehmanyaraheem.allahhoak4453]

How to cure hip arthiritis ? And my leg with both hips pain alot i just want your advise what can i do to fix it

[@marcobagut]

This is great! I am really worried about having arthritis on my hips, but it always comes with pain right in the spine, exactly where you pointed at! I had that back ache for years. It just comes and goes. Now i have pain whether i stand or sit, but more when i sit. Even my buttocks hurts, but i thought it goes straight deep into the joint and that's why i was worrying about arthritis. I tested all the movements you show in your other video and rotation is fine, although ingear a few noises sometimes...

[@marcobagut]

Thank you great man! In fact I sit hours in front of my PC at work and in odd positions, I realise, very often. Thank you and salutations from the UK!

[@GudInformation]

I got a cortisone shot in my hip for bursitis. I thought it got worse and have lower back pain. Doctor ordered another 2 MRI's... I really hate that machine. I'm claustrophobic and I was in there for half an hour. I think my torn labrum is rubbing the bone because its a pressure when standing, or sitting, but not as much when walking or laying down. I'm only 38 but am very afraid of the arthritis and not being able to live pain free. I don't want to have to take any pills and have been trying to walk long distances for 1-2 hours, stretching afterwards then a hot soak in epsom salts. It seems to numb the pain from walking but I'm thinking that the FAI impingement is just grinding down and I'm getting numb from that. Now after seeing what you guys said, it might be my lower back and not just the hip.

[@wyattsexton7083]

My left hip seems to lock and sometimes painful in the hip joint. I relieve it by standing and placing my hands on my desk and lifting myself - stretching my lower back. My lower back pops and the paint stops in my hip. I do this about 2 or 3 times a day. And while stretching and lifting myself in the same position I'll twist my pelvis and my left hip pops a few times and will feel like it "unlocks". And my hip pain and the "locked" hip feeling goes away for a while. Not sure why all this is happening. And periodically I'll be walking and my both my lower legs get numb. When the numbing occurs I'll find a place to do the same stretches of lifting myself and popping my lower back - and the numbness goes away. I do have arthritis in my hips and some in the lower back -but that doesn't hurt too often but once or twice a month. I do sit a lot at work for many years and I'm guessing my lower back has gotten week. What do you think Bob & Brad?

[@gyongyipedersen9264]

If there is no injury, most of the hip pain comes from emotions: study dr. Gert Ryke Hamer _ German medicine or see what yoga specialists are telling about the emotions in the hip!!!

[@mariabakulu9974]

Thank you ❤🇿🇦

[@roz7627]

Love u guys

[@lyssaerra3643]

I'm 29 and I have pain in my right hip towards the back when I walk but it flares up randomly some times doesn't have issues for months and then it's almost impossible to walk. I did the stretches and my back has nothing to do with it. No idea what it is and it's been off and on for probably 5 pluss years

[@martijobarrett4527]

Hi.👋🙂 I recently turned 50 years young. I'm a dance teacher and moderately/highly active. I only have the outer hip pain on my left side when I sit in a car.🙄 It is IN. SANE. and often radiates to my foot. Any idea? Thinking arthritis. I have a road trip from VA to Ohio this week due to a death in the family. Ugh. Any suggestions? Thank you!💃💞

[@mattvergauwen5307]

Hi Guys. I love your videos and have gotten a lot of relief from them for other issues I've had, so Thanks very much! I have a question about hip bursitis. I had a pretty bad case of this a little more than a decade ago and did go to PT for it. I think it's gotten aggravated again due to recent exercise/karate classes after a long time without much exercise. My question is, can the pain from hip bursitis go all the way down to the heel and outside ankle? Most everything feels like it did last time, but the heel pain this time is far worse. It's mainly at the back side of the heel and runs under and over to the outside ankle. (I also have a history of herniated discs in the lower back, but this has been feeling great since my recent activity and doesn't hurt at all doing the upward dog test you showed in this video). Thanks again and keep it up!

[@BB-zs9vh]

I have the same problems too