How do I relieve pain in my left hip?

Exercise. It’s important to have a regular exercise routine for many reasons, and decreasing hip pain is one of them. Over-the-Counter Pain Medicine. Get Some Rest. Apply Ice. Use Compression. Elevate the Injury. Apply Heat. Do Stretches.

When should I worry about my left hip pain?

See a GP if: hip pain is stopping you doing normal activities or affecting your sleep. the pain is getting worse or keeps coming back. the pain has not improved after treating it at home for 2 weeks.

How do I know if my hip pain is serious?

A joint that appears deformed. Inability to move your leg or hip. Inability to bear weight on the affected leg. Intense pain. Sudden swelling. Any signs of infection (fever, chills, redness).

What does it mean when your left hip starts to hurt?

Pain on the side of your hip is more likely from tendinitis, tight muscles, or another condition. Hip bursitis — an inflammation between your thighbone and nearby tendons — is commonly diagnosed when patients have pain on the outer side of the hip.

What can cause left hip pain in a woman?

Core muscle injury (a.k.a. sports hernia or athletic pubalgia). Bursitis. Tendonitis. Labral tears. Gynecological or pelvic floor issues. Hip impingement. Osteoarthritis.

Can hip pain be something else?

Hip pain can sometimes be caused by diseases and conditions in other areas of your body, such as your lower back. This type of pain is called referred pain.