Hip problems

A person holding their hip in pain

Hip problems are normally caused by injury or normal wear and tear and have usually settled within six weeks.

As you get older normal wear and tear can cause your hip problem to flare-up now and again, often for no reason.

Facts and figures

  • A common cause of hip pain is normal wear and tear of the hip joint, especially if you are over 40 years old.
  • Hip problems are more common in women.

 

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Last updated: 04 May 2012