Hip pain is a term used for pain in the hip joint or the area around it. Hip joint pain is a very common ailment ( medical condition). The pain inside your hip or your groin region can result from any trouble in the hip joint and the pain on the outside of your hips, outer buttock and upper thigh are caused by problems with ligaments, tendons, soft tissues around your hip joint and muscles.

The hip joint is the largest joint in the body and is able to handle continuous motions of the body and daily wear and tear. When you use your hip joint for any movement a cushion of cartilage present in the joint prevents the joint from any damage. With continuous use and growing age, the cartilage can get damaged and can cause pain in the hips.