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.
Most people with pain on the side of the hip simply have irritation of the trochanteric bursa and iliotibial band, but in severe cases, tendonitis or a tear of the gluteus medius may also be present. Gluteus medius tears cause pain at the side of the hip which can extend up to the buttock and result in weakness when lifting the leg to the side.