Hip pain on the outside of the hip, upper thigh or outer buttock is usually caused by problems with muscles, ligaments, tendons and other soft tissues that surround the hip joint. Hip pain can sometimes be caused by diseases and conditions in other areas of the body, such as the lower back. More @Wikipedia
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