King of Kiawah: Massive Eastern Kingsnake spotted on Kiawah Island. A non-venomous Eastern Kingsnake measuring over 6 ft. in length was spotted by Naturalists of the Kiawah Island Nature Program this week.
Hip pain is a common complaint that can be caused by a wide variety of problems. The precise location of your hip pain can provide valuable clues about the underlying cause. Problems within the hip joint itself tend to result in pain on the inside of your hip or your groin.ip pain on the outside of your hip, upper thigh or outer buttock is usually caused by problems with muscles, ligaments, tendons and other soft tissues that surround your hip joint.
A Quick Hip Anatomy Lesson. The hip is a ball-and-socket joint. The ball (femoral head) and the socket (acetabulum) are covered by cartilage, a glistening substance that allows smooth, painless movement of the joint. Causes of Hip Pain Other than Arthritis. Even more common than arthritis, are soft-tissue problems about the hip. These include: Bursitis â Inflammation that usually hurts on the side of the hip. Tendonitis â Inflammation that can occur in many spots around the side and front of the pelvis, hip, and thigh.