hip

What is hip pain? Pain in the hip is very common. Hip pain affects children and adults and can have a variety of different causes. You should see a doctor or physiotherapist if your hip pain persists. Sometimes you can feel pain from other areas of your body in your hip – this is called ‘referred pain’. Pain in the hip can affect you when you: walk up or down stairs sit or stand for some time exercise or play sport What causes hip pain? Usually if the problem is with the hip itself you will feel pain inside your hip or your groin.