Intermittent Hip Pain

Intermittent hip pain, or pain that comes and goes, is common in some people, and discomfort is often attributed to injuries or chronic conditions such as arthritis or fibromyalgia. Regardless of the cause, there are numerous ways to deal with hip pain and stop muscle ache or inflammation.

Causes

According to the Medline Plus online encyclopedia, hip pain that develops suddenly after a fall may result from an injury. However, if battling ongoing hip pain, other causes might include tendinitis, sciatic nerve problems or arthritis of the hip.

Medications

At-home remedies for intermittent hip pain can include the use of over the counter medications like ibuprofen, acetaminophen or aspirin to stop muscle aches and relieve inflammation.

Activity

Continuing your normal level of activity with hip pain can complicate an injury and aggravate conditions such as arthritis or sciatic. Limit activity until pain subsides and keep a pain journal to pinpoint possible causes of intermittent hip pain. Record pain episodes and then make a note of activities that led up to discomfort.

Prevention

In conjunction with avoiding activities that trigger pain, ward off hip pain by thoroughly warming up before exercise or other forms of physical activity. Light stretches help loosen the muscles in your hips, legs and back.

Medical Attention

If unable to treat hip pain at home, or if pain worsens or impacts your ability to walk or sit, seek medical attention.

References

• Medline Plus: Hip Pain