Guide To The Causes Of Hip Pain

Tendinitis

Tendinitis is irritation or inflammation of one of an individual's tendons, which are thick cords of tissue that attach muscles to bones. Tendinitis leads to tenderness and pain on the outside of the joints. The condition can develop in any tendon throughout the body, but most cases involve the heels, knees, wrists elbows, or shoulders. If tendinitis affects an individual's hip joint, it can cause hip pain. Any of the tendons that attach an individual's muscles to their hip bones can become inflamed. The symptoms usually present where the tendon meets the bone. Most patients experience a dull aching that worsens when they move their affected joint, general tenderness in the affected area, and minor swelling. Most cases heal on their own with rest, but patients should call a doctor if their symptoms don't get better after a few days of rest.