Hip joint pain can be caused wear and tear activities carried out on the joint in the long term. When the joints on the hips rub against each other back and forth, the cartilage is worn down hence providing frictional effect on the bones found within the hips. After the cartilage on the hip has been worn down, hip bones start to rub against one another thus causing pain that could be mild or severe. On the other hand, strained tendons and muscles can also result in soaring of the hip and bone fractures that are caused by trauma and fall thus leading to pain. Even though an individual can damage his or her hip on his own, several signs may erupt warning the individual that consultations with a doctor should be the next course of action as soon as possible

For example, a sudden pain on the hip could be an indication that one has a very serious injury as in the same way that it could be a fall or trauma. The presence of wounds, difficulty in making movements and noise on the joints are serious signs that on should check out and hence seek medical attention. One may also want to consult a specialized practitioner regarding pain on the hips even if the individual does not experience pain on the hips directly.  For instance, pain on the thighs, groins and buttocks can sometime manifest itself. On the alternative, pain on the hips can be an indicative that there is a problem on other areas o the body because pain can transit itself from other areas to the hip region. Pain in the hips can range from mild to severe and may worsen when an individual is walking or running thus interfering with one’s ability to move around. Consulting a specialized health practitioner is the best way to acknowledge the cause of hip pain. In order to get the best treatment, one needs to restore functionality and alleviate his or her discomfort.