As we age, cartilage (a cushion that protects bones from friction) gradually deteriorates, leaving the hip prone to damage and injury, and pain.

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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="5kskn-0-0"><span data-offset-key="5kskn-0-0"><span data-text="true">The hip refers to the region of the body where the hip joint is. The main structure of the hip is a ball-and-socket joint. This joint is </span></span><span class="adverb"><span data-offset-key="5kskn-1-0"><span data-text="true">technically</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="5kskn-2-0"><span data-text="true"> called the acetabulofemoral joint. The joint connects the femur (thigh bone) and acetabulum of the pelvis. </span></span>Hips bear the weight of the body's trunk and allow us to be mobile. Because of the weight it bears, a layer of cartilage protects the bones. Additionally, the hip joint is one of the most flexible joints in the body and accommodates extreme force. It also plays a large role in maintaining balance.</div>
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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="621qu-0-0"><span class="complexword"><span data-offset-key="621qu-0-0"><span data-text="true">Numerous</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="621qu-1-0"><span data-text="true"> things can cause hip pain, but one of the main causes is osteoarthritis. Other causes include rheumatoid arthritis, injury to a tendon, or a pinched nerve. Often, NSAIDs or steroids can manage pain from these injuries. In more severe cases, a hip replacement might be necessary.</span></span></div>
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