10 Causes of Hip Pain

2. Tendinitis

Tendinitis refers to inflammation of the tendon. The condition can affect any tendon in the body, but most commonly occurs around shoulders, elbows, wrists, knees, and hips. An inflamed tendon increases the risk of rupture, which requires surgical repair. Ballet dancers, gymnasts, older individuals, and long-distance runners are at greater risk of tendinitis. Anterior hip and groin pain that worsens during physical activity characterizes this pain. The individual may hear a pop sound when the hip is flexed or extended. It is important to note that pain in the hip may actually originate from the knee (referred pain). Inflammation of the tendons tendinitis surrounding the knee or a tear in the tendon that attaches the muscles in the anterior thigh to the knee can cause pain in the groin.