Inflammation of the cushion (bursa) between the muscle and the hip bone can cause bursitis. Greater trochanteric bursitis is very common. The main symptom of hip bursitis is pain at the point of the hip. This can be seen in contact sports, such as football and ice hockey.

Overuse or tears of the muscle fibers around the hip joint can result in hip strain. Strains may be mild, moderate, or severe, depending on the extent of the injury. Adductor muscle strain is the most common cause of groin strain. This condition can be seen in all sports but is more frequently seen in soccer.

The snapping sensation about the hip results from the movement of a muscle or tendon (the tough, fibrous tissue that connects muscle to bone) over hip's bony structure. Snapping hip is usually painless but can be annoying. Young athletes and dancers frequently experience snapping hip.

Hamstring injuries is the most common muscle injury in thigh. A "pulled" hamstring is a strain or tear in the muscles or tendons. This injury typically occur during accelerating-deceleration and high-speed running activities, such as basketball, football, and track and field. The best way to prevent a hamstring injury is to stretch before and after an activity.

Injury or repetitive movements on the hip can cause wear-and-tear to the hip socket cartilage call the labrum. A hip labral tear may cause pain or a "catching" sensation in the hip joint.