The kind of pain found with hip osteoarthritis can vary from person to person, though in general, the pain can limit your range of motion and make everyday movements more difficult. Hip osteoarthritis can cause pain that extends to areas beyond your hips. The pain may be felt in the groin, the buttock, down the inside thigh, or even as far away as the knee. However, like other forms of osteoarthritis, early diagnosis and the right balance of exercise, healthy eating and pain management regimens will help you to continue to do the things you love.

Knees are heavily used (and often abused) joints, so it is not so surprising that osteoarthritis of the knee is common. Knee osteoarthritis can make everyday tasks, such as walking up and down stairs, more challenging. It can also limit your knee’s range of motion and lead to instability. Knee pain from osteoarthritis is usually worse if you’ve been inactive for a while, such as first thing in the morning. However, like other forms of osteoarthritis, early diagnosis and the right balance of exercise, healthy eating and pain management regimens will help you to continue to do the things you love.