Press the part of the hip or buttock that hurts, or pick it from the list. Each area has its own page.
See a GP or physio first if you have any of these
- A fall, then you cannot put weight on the leg
- Severe hip pain that started suddenly, with no fall
- A hot, swollen hip, or fever with hip pain
- A painful groin lump with nausea or vomiting
- Numbness around genitals or bottom, or bladder or bowel changes
- Pain at night, or pain not linked to movement
- Weight loss you cannot explain, with the pain
- Hip pain in a child, or a child who limps
On the front of the hip
On the back of the hip
General information, not a diagnosis. The text has not yet been reviewed by a physiotherapist.