Injuries to the muscles, tendons and nerves in the hip can cause similar types and levels of pain, so it is important to undergo an examination with an orthopaedic specialist to establish a definitive diagnosis and identify the most appropriate type of treatment.
Among the common types of muscle, tendon and nerve injuries are:
- Snapping hip – this is used to describe a number of different hip problems caused by tight or over-used tendons, which snap or roll over the bone rather than gliding smoothly. The result is pain and inflammation of the hip bursa