Cavalry History. The origin of the use of the horse as a means of transport goes back to prehistoric times. The fable of the centaurs, if the derivation from ~epretv, to goad, raiipos, bull, be accepted, would indicate the early existence of pastoral peoples living on horseback.
Among the most common causes of hip pain in women are: 1. Arthritis. The most common cause of chronic hip pain in women is arthritis, particularly osteoarthritis, the wear-and-tear kind that affects many people as they age. âThe ball-and-socket joint starts to wear out,â Siegrist says.
Subscribe to our Pain Management Advisor e-newsletter for tips to manage pain. Hip pain may be caused by arthritis, injuries or other problems. Arthritis. 1  Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. 2  Osteoarthritis. 3  Psoriatic arthritis. 4  Rheumatoid arthritis. 5  Septic arthritis.