Hip pain: what does it mean?

main causes?

A set of factors, often mixed:

Genetic tendency: some families are more affected.

Overweight: every extra kilo raises the load on the joint.

Physical occupations or repeated sports: heavy work or repetitive movements boosts wear and tear.

History of injuries (fractures, dislocations) or joint diseases such as polyarthritis.

Signs that should wa:rn Hip pain when walking, climbing stairs, or getting up.

Difficulty putting on shoes, bending over.

Rubbing or cracking sensation in the joint.

Pains referred to the groin, thigh or knee.

Muscle fatigue, balance problems, night