Hip pain, especially as we get older, is more common than you realize. It can come on without apparent cause, while at other times it follows an accident, trauma, injury, prolonged sitting with legs crossed, or an episode of overuse. First, let me describe the most common musculo-skeletal causes of hip pain. Then, I’ll address the different treatment options. Bursitis – inflammation of the fluid filled sacs between the tendon & skin/bone (bursa). Bursitis is often caused b

I'm 68 years old and still very active. I exercise 5 days a week and have maintained a healthy weight for the past 30 years. So why am I experiencing hip pain? I woke up a few weeks ago with hip pain. Since then it has gotten progressively worse to the point where I can't work out, even in the pool. My doctor told me to take over the counter medication and not exercise for two weeks. It's been two weeks, but I'm still in pain. Now what? This is a great question! Hip pai