Signs & Symptoms

The most common complaint of athletes when they injure their hip is pain. Symptoms can be acute or chronic. The type, intensity, duration and region of pain is different from person to person.

Hip pain may be felt:

• In the back or front of the hip while kicking or running
• Along the knee while walking
• While sleeping on the injured hip
• In the groin region, radiating into thigh or leg
• With prolonged sitting

Other general symptoms of hip injuries in athletes include:

• Stiffness
• Loss of strength
• Loss of range of motion
• Clicking or locking of the joint
• Feelings of instability or giving way
• Weakness