{"id":24665,"date":"2026-04-17T11:12:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T11:12:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coulinmedical.com\/?p=24665"},"modified":"2026-07-03T12:22:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T12:22:16","slug":"douleur-a-laine-ou-a-la-hanche","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coulinmedical.com\/en\/douleur-a-laine-ou-a-la-hanche\/","title":{"rendered":"Groin or hip pain: how to know where the problem comes from?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding groin or hip pain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To feel a\u00a0<strong>groin pain<\/strong>\u00a0or a\u00a0<strong>hip pain<\/strong>\u00a0This is a common situation, but sometimes difficult to interpret. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many patients don&#039;t know if the pain actually comes from the hip joint, muscles, back, or some other structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hip is a deep joint, surrounded by numerous muscles, tendons, and nerves. Groin pain can be related to the hip itself, while pain on the side or in the buttock may point to other causes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding the origin of a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/coulinmedical.com\/en\/douleur-a-la-hanche-examen-diagnostic\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"22904\">groin or hip pain<\/a>\u00a0This helps to prevent the condition from worsening and to quickly adapt the treatment plan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DVVgSVHAR0b\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DVVgSVHAR0b\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; 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border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DVVgSVHAR0b\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Coulin Center of Movement (@coulinmedical)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where exactly is the pain located?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Location is often an important clue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Groin pain<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pain located in the groin crease very often suggests a problem with the hip joint. This is the typical location of so-called hip pain.&nbsp;<strong>intra-articular<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It may be linked to a&nbsp;<strong>hip osteoarthritis<\/strong>, that is to say, cartilage wear, but also to a&nbsp;<strong>femoroacetabular impingement<\/strong>, This is common in young or athletic people. A lesion of the labrum, a kind of cartilaginous ring that surrounds the joint, can also cause this type of pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This groin pain can be felt as deep, sometimes accompanied by discomfort when walking or crossing the legs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pain on the side of the hip<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pain localized on the side of the hip is often related to extra-articular structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She frequently mentions a&nbsp;<strong>hip bursitis<\/strong>, That is to say, an inflammation of the bursa located at the level of the greater trochanter.&nbsp;<strong>gluteus medius tendinitis<\/strong>&nbsp;can also cause this pain, which is often aggravated when lying on the affected side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This type of pain is often more \u201csuperficial\u201d and very sensitive to pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pain in the buttock<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pain located in the buttock or back of the hip often points towards another origin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It may be related to referred pain from the lower back, such as nerve irritation or a&nbsp;<strong>sciatica<\/strong>. It can also be muscular or related to piriformis syndrome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This location often requires differentiating between hip pain and lower back pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The most frequent causes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">L&#039;<strong>hip osteoarthritis<\/strong>, also called coxarthrosis, is one of the most frequent causes in adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hip osteoarthritis<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It corresponds to a progressive wear and tear of the joint cartilage. The pain often appears gradually, with discomfort when walking, stiffness upon waking or after a period of inactivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The pain can radiate to the thigh or sometimes as far as the knee, which can mislead the patient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Femoroacetabular impingement<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">THE&nbsp;<strong>femoroacetabular impingement<\/strong>&nbsp;is common among young and athletic people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It corresponds to an abnormal contact between the femur and the pelvis during certain movements, particularly flexion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It often causes: a&nbsp;<strong>groin pain<\/strong>, discomfort when sitting for extended periods, or during sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tendinitis or bursitis<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A&nbsp;<strong>hip bursitis<\/strong>&nbsp;or a&nbsp;<strong>gluteus medius tendinitis<\/strong>&nbsp;It tends to cause lateral pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This pain is often aggravated by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>while walking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>going up the stairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sleeping on your side<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Referred back pain<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pain originating in the lumbar spine can be felt in the hip or groin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A&nbsp;<strong>sciatica<\/strong>&nbsp;or nerve pain can give misleading symptoms, sometimes associated with tingling or radiating pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to differentiate the origin?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Certain elements help to better guide the diagnosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pain aggravated by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the walk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the stairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexion; often suggests a hip problem.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pain associated with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>tingling sensations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>radiation in the leg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>lower back pain; points more towards a spinal origin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clinical examination remains essential for confirmation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When should you consult a doctor?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is advisable to consult a doctor if the pain persists for several days or weeks, if it worsens, or if it causes discomfort in daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The appearance of a&nbsp;<strong>lameness<\/strong>, A loss of mobility or nighttime pain should also prompt a medical consultation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The earlier the diagnosis is made, the more likely conservative treatments are to be effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The role of diagnosis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The diagnosis is based primarily on a precise clinical examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The doctor tests hip mobility, looks for painful movements and directs further examinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tests may be required:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>X-ray<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hip MRI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ultrasound<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They help to pinpoint the cause of the pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What treatments?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Treatment depends directly on the identified cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In many cases, conservative treatment is sufficient:&nbsp;<strong>relative rest<\/strong>, adaptation of activities, rehabilitation and sometimes anti-inflammatory treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Injections can be useful in certain inflammatory or arthritic conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In more advanced cases, particularly in the presence of hip osteoarthritis, surgery may be considered.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sosgenougeneve.ch\/arthroscopie-une-chirurgie-mini-invasive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">arthroscopy<\/a> A hip replacement can correct a labral impingement or injury, while a hip prosthesis can treat advanced wear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Groin or hip pain can have a wide variety of causes, ranging from simple tendinitis to more complex joint problems. The location of the pain is an important factor in guiding the diagnosis, but it is not always sufficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Groin pain often suggests a hip joint issue, while lateral or posterior pain may point to other causes such as bursitis, tendinitis, or referred back pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the face of persistent pain, difficulty walking or loss of mobility, consulting quickly allows for an accurate diagnosis and adaptation of treatment before the situation becomes chronic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Groin or hip pain can have several causes. 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