The hip joint can withstand repeated motion and a fair amount of wear and tear. As the largest ball-and-socket joint in the body, its structure allows for fluid movement. Whenever you use the hip (for ...

Joint pain in the hip may occur due to one of several different underlying causes, such as bursitis, arthritis, or tears in the cartilage. A person may be able to treat some cases at home, but severe ...

Sudden hip pain, shooting pain, a dull ache — all can be symptoms of issues involving your hip. The hip joint contains the ball of the thigh bone and the pelvis socket. It’s held in place with strong, ...

A hip labral tear occurs when a piece of cartilage that surrounds the hip joint tears. This causes pain and instability in the hip joint. Certain people may be more likely to develop a hip labral tear ...

Your hip is a deep ball-and-socket joint where your thigh bone fits securely into your pelvis. When you have hip instability, your thigh bone may feel like it doesn’t fit into the hip socket securely.

“Some women can experience hip pain due to osteoarthritis, which is more common in menopausal women.. “There is also something called greater trochanteric pain syndrome (sometimes called trochanteric ...

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — Knowing where to go for care can be challenging when you don't feel well. Lexington Medical Center's MyChart’s new Symptom Checker removes the guesswork and makes getting the ...

As any person who’s ever been pregnant can probably attest, musculoskeletal pain during pregnancy is not uncommon. You might develop some aches and pains in your lower back, knees, ankles, and hips, ...