• Pain in the hip or groin area
• A locking, clicking, or catching feeling in the hip
• Stiffness or less ability to move the hip freely
• A feeling that the hip is unsteady or might give out
• Pain that gets worse with long periods of standing, sitting, or walking

• A constant dull ache deep in the hip
• Sharp, stabbing pain with certain movements, like exercise or lying on the injured side
• Pain that spreads to the throughout the hip, lower back, or leg

• A sudden injury, like a fall or collision
• Repetitive motions of twisting or pivoting
• A natural bone shape where the hip joint doesn't fit together perfectly, causing pinching over time

• Do you feel a deep pain in your hip or groin, especially during or after sports?
• Does your hip click, catch, or lock up when you move it?
• Does the pain get worse after sitting, standing, or walking for a long time?

Educational only — not a medical diagnosis.

1. 1Rest and take a break from activities that cause hip pain
2. 2Consider physical therapy to strengthen and stretch the muscles around the hip
3. 3Talk to a healthcare provider if symptoms don't improve with rest in a few weeks

• Severe pain in the hip or groin
• You can't move your hip or put any weight on your leg
• Symptoms get worse or don't improve after several weeks

• Strengthen the muscles around your hip as recommended by a physical therapist
• Slowly return to sports only after you are pain-free and have full movement
• Always warm up before and cool down after physical activity
• Don't play through hip pain during or after exercise