If you find you’re wincing or groaning from a sharp or achy pain in your hip, you could have an inflammatory condition known as hip bursitis. But that doesn’t mean you’re destined for chronic pain.

One of the really neat things about being a bipedal mammal is that our largest joints, the hips, have a spectacular range of motion. Within the hip are a variety of muscles, tendons and bones that all ...

Q: I started using the rowing machine at our gym a few months ago. It's a good workout, but the outside of my left hip has started to ache. A friend says he experienced the same thing and it was ...

Hip bursitis is a condition commonly affecting the outer side of the hip and thigh, but can also be experienced in the groin. It is caused by inflammation in the bursae, small jelly-like sacs located ...

Trochanteric bursitis occurs when small, fluid-filled sacs in the hip called bursa become irritated. Possible causes include injury, overuse, poor posture, hip replacement surgery, and more. Bursa are ...

Joint pain rarely requires emergency medical intervention. But if it’s caused by septic bursitis, prompt treatment is required. Here’s what you need to know about septic bursitis, including its causes ...

Psoriatic arthritis and bursitis have some common symptoms, but different causes. Take breaks during repetitive tasks to lower your risk of bursitis. Bursitis treatment can involve rest, ice, and ...

Common hip injuries include strains, contusions, and tears. Each injury has its own unique set of causes and treatment options. Share on Pinterest Sawaya Photography/Getty Images Hip injuries are ...