10 Causes of Hip Pain
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #5: Snapping Hip Syndrome
This is a blanket term that’s used to describe when a structure about the hip causes a snapping motion. This can cause discomfort, pain, and decrease the range of motion. The first example is when the iliotibial band, one of the most prominent tissues around the hips, snaps over a portion of the thigh bone.
The second example is when part of the hip flexor muscle group snaps over a portion of the front part of the bones that form the hip joint. A third example occurs when the cartilage in the hip tears and causes a snapping feeling within the joint.
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