10 Causes of Hip Pain

9. Meralgia Parasthetica

Meralgia parasthetica or Bernhardt-Roth syndrome occurs due to compression of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, a large sensory nerve in the thigh. The result is tingling, numbness, and burning in the lateral hip and thigh. Pain may intensify with prolonged walking or standing and be relieved by sitting. Repetitive motions of the legs, pregnancy, weight gain or obesity, wearing tight clothing or tool belts, and recent injuries to the hip may cause nerve entrapment. The condition affects people with diabetes more often than the general population.