Pelvic & Hip Pain: Causes, Relief & Sciatic Symptoms

Hip and pelvic pain in women and men can stem from arthritis, hip replacement, or nerve issues. Discover effective relief for sharp shooting pains running down the leg and learn how to manage hip flexor discomfort through diet and rest.

Hip painful skeleton x-ray, 3D illustration.

Causes of Pain in the Hip and Groin Area

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Kerrie Reed, M.D.

Hip and groin pain can turn even a highly active person into a couch potato in a hurry. Many conditions cause pain in the frontal hip and groin area, referred to medically as anterior hip pain. Pain in this area occurs in people of all ages and activity levels.