If your hip hurts, it’s a clear sign that…

What Hip Pain Often Indicates

Let’s explore what hip pain commonly points to—starting with the most overlooked causes.

1. Muscle Imbalances and Weakness

One of the most common causes of hip pain is muscle imbalance.

Modern lifestyles encourage:

• Prolonged sitting
• Limited movement variety
• Poor posture

This weakens:

• Glute muscles
• Hip stabilizers
• Core muscles

When these muscles fail to support the joint properly, stress shifts directly onto the hip.

Signs This May Be the Cause

• Pain after sitting too long
• Discomfort when standing up
• One-sided hip pain
• Feeling “unstable” when walking