Hip Impingement (Femoroacetabular Impingement)

Symptoms

• Pain in the hip or groin area during physical activity
• Stiffness and reduced range of motion in the hip and leg
• Clicking or popping sounds during movement and pain with prolonged sitting

Causes

• Abnormalities in the shape of the hip joint, including a bony overgrowth or a shallow hip socket
• Repetitive stress on the hip joint, such as from athletic activities that require frequent hip flexion or rotation 
• Previous hip injury or trauma