Muscle pain in the hip
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Muscle pain in the hip

Muscle pain in the hip is incredibly annoying and can occur after an intense workout or after taking long walks or running sessions. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to remedy these problems. We will give you more information about muscle pain in the hip and what you can do about it.

What is muscle pain in the hip?

Muscle pain in the hip is pain and stiffness that can be caused by overuse or intensive use of the muscles around the hip joint. The hip joint consists of the socket in the pelvis and the head of the femur. The muscles around this joint play a crucial role in standing and walking. The pain is often in the hip itself but can also radiate to the side of the leg, or the buttock or groin. Although muscle pain can be very annoying, fortunately it is not severe and goes away by itself.

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What can you do about muscle pain in the hip?

To relieve and treat muscle pain in the hip, you can take the following steps:

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Rob Duin
Written byRob Duin
Rob Duin is an experienced therapist with decades of expertise in physiotherapy, manual therapy, podopostural therapy, and occupational therapy. As a (sports) podologist, he combines his broad knowledge to effectively address posture and movement complaints. With his many years of practical experience, he helps people move pain-free and prevent injuries.
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