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Step 1
Listen for certain sounds when you compare hip muscle pain to joint pain. If the pain is coming from the joints (hip or pelvis area), you may hear a "crackling" in the joints when you walk. Popping sounds are often heard with twisting movements.
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Step 2
Move around. Notice if the pain is more pronounced with movement. Usually, when hip or pelvis joints are involved, the pain is much sharper than the usual muscle pain you might experience with physical exertion.
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Step 3
Notice whether the physical pain is constant or if it comes and goes when you compare hip muscle pain to joint pain. Muscle pain is usually constant. It feels like a dull ache that won't go away. Muscle pain is often accompanied by cramping.
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Step 4
Relax and give the pain some time when you compare hip muscle pain to joint pain. If you suspect it is coming from the muscle after reviewing the above steps, take comfort in the fact that a strain (pulled or stretched muscle) is less serious than joint problems.
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Step 5
Seek medical attention early if you suspect your hip pain is coming from the joint. Joint pain is more serious because it can mean a crack, fracture or that your hips are out of alignment. This condition may require some type of physical therapy or other medical intervention to correct.
Comments
2222op said
on 9/9/2008 I have sever Hip pain but I think it is the muscle in front of my hip the pain is constant and is worse when i sit down and then get up, it is so bad it is difficult to get to sleep, then only thing that really helps is Loratab, or percacet, but I don't want to live on pills the rest of my life. Iam 61 now and this has been going on for about a year now, dose anyone have any suggestions? Help