Hip, groin and buttock pain is a common presentation in active individuals. One way of narrowing the cause of your pain is identifying the hip pain location using a hip pain location diagram. So, a hip pain map is one way to identify possible causes. Below is a picture of your hip's front, side [...]
Runners can suffer from hip pain. Hip pain from running can be due to muscles, tendons, joints, or bones. So, what are the common causes of hip pain when running, and how do we get to a diagnosis quickly? Common causes of hip pain after running Hip muscle pull or strain A pulled muscle [...]
Groin pain occurs where the lower abdominal wall and the pelvis meet the leg. Although muscle strain is the most common acute cause of groin pain in men, many other conditions can cause pain in this area. Generally, successful treatment will depend on getting the correct diagnosis. So, what are the possible causes of [...]
When people experience pain in the lower abdomen where the leg meets the pelvis, we often call it groin pain. Pain in the groin can also move backwards to the perineal or sitting area and the buttocks or upwards towards the abdominal muscles. Generally, many conditions can cause groin pain, including osteitis pubis, inguinal [...]
Meralgia paraesthetica is a condition that causes burning pain in the outer and front parts of the thigh. It is caused by trapping the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve as it passes over the outer part of the pelvic bone. What is meralgia paraesthetica, and how do you treat it? Causes of burning pain in [...]
There are many causes of groin pain in athletes. One of the more common causes of groin pain is osteitis pubis, also known as pubic symphysitis. This condition occurs when there is significant inflammation and overload of the pubic symphysis. So, what is osteitis pubis, and can an osteitis pubis steroid injection help? What [...]
Sacroiliac joint pain is an under-recognised cause of buttock or groin pain. Generally, treatment consists of exercise therapy and activity modification. However, not all cases settle with simple treatments, so injections are needed. When and how for a sacroiliac joint injection? What is the sacroiliac joint? The sacroiliac joints are between the sacrum [...]
Iliopsoas bursitis/tendonitis is a vague term relating to symptoms arising from the iliopsoas tendon, which bends your leg at the hip. It is an overuse condition common in people who repeatedly perform hip flexion movements, such as runners, cyclists, and sportspeople. Most cases will get better with simple treatments such as physiotherapy. However, more [...]
Groin pain in runners is often referred to as a pulled groin or groin strain. These terms suggest that pain is due to a muscle tear. While some causes of groin pain are due to a tear in the hamstring or adductor muscles, most cases are unrelated to muscle. [...]
Why would someone have a hip injection? Hip joint injections relieve pain from joint diseases such as arthritis. Hip arthritis is among the most common causes of hip or groin pain. Other causes of hip pain include impingement of the hip or iliopsoas tendonitis. A steroid injection for the hip can be helpful. Find [...]
