How to avoid hip pain Injuries are another factor behind hip pain, primarily hip flexor injuries, hamstring injuries and labrum tears that can all affect the hips and lead to discomfort and pain.

Though frustrating and difficult, hip pain is often preventable—and even when it isn't, it's nearly always treatable.

Your hip flexors are likely tight if you spend most of your day sitting, and your knees could be the ones to suffer due to restricted hip movement.