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| Labral Tear | Deep groin pain, sometimes accompanied by clicking, catching, or a feeling of instability | A tear in the labrum—the cartilage ring that helps stabilize and seal the hip socket; it can occur with injury, repetitive activity, or certain hip structures |
| Referred Spinal Pain | Dull aching in the buttock or back of the hip, sometimes with tingling, numbness, or pain traveling down the leg | Irritation or compression of nerves in the lower back, such as with sciatica or spinal stenosis |
| Stress Fracture or Avascular Necrosis | Pain that may worsen |
If Your Hip Hurts, It’s a Clear Sign That Something May Be Wrong
