Hip pain that radiates down the leg can be caused by various conditions. One common cause is irritation of certain lumbar and/or sacral nerve roots, also called sciatica
. Other potential causes include osteoarthritis, labral tear, greater trochanter pain syndrome, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, piriformis syndrome, bone fractures, nerve damage, muscle injury or inflammation, tendonitis, bursitis, bone cancer, neuropathy, osteoporosis, sacroiliitis, hernia, and pregnancy
. The location of the pain can provide insight into its cause. Pain that originates in the front of the hip and groin area is usually caused by conditions that affect the hip joint, while pain that radiates from the back of the hip down to the side of the leg may be caused by irritation of the lower back nerve roots
. The key to finding relief from hip pain that travels down the leg is identifying its root cause, and then working with a doctor to find the proper treatment
