Groin Pain With Clicking or Catching
If you feel clicking, catching, or locking along with groin pain, this may suggest a labral tear or hip impingement, particularly in people who stay physically active.
Keeping a simple note about your symptoms—like “pain when standing up” or “hip stiffness after walking”—can help your doctor find the cause faster.
Common Causes of Hip Pain (And What They Feel Like)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of hip pain in adults over 50. It develops slowly as cartilage in the joint wears down.
Typical symptoms include:
Morning stiffness
Reduced range of motion
Pain that improves with gentle movement
A grinding or creaking sensation in the joint
Bursitis
Bursitis happens when the bursae (small cushioning sacs) become inflamed. Trochanteric bursitis causes pain on the outer hip that may travel down the thigh.
This pain often worsens after:
Long walks
Standing for long periods
Sleeping on the affected side
Tendonitis or Muscle Strain
Overuse or sudden movement can irritate the tendons around the hip. Pain is usually localized and tender to the touch.
Athletes and active adults often experience this after:
