Common Causes of Hip Pain When you're experiencing pain, weakness or other problems in your hips, it can make just about every act difficult—walking, sitting, standing, lying down. Your hip joint is designed to be durable, to withstand a significant amount of wear and tear, but it's not indestructible. If you're on your feet a lot, both at work and at play, the cartilage that cushions the hip bones can simply wear … [Read more...]