My right hip pops loudly. What could be the reason?

Question

Hi doctor,

I am a 27-year-old female. My weight is 135 lbs and my height is 5'7". For the past two months, my right hip pops very loudly at least once or twice a day when I sit on my knees and lean to my right. It hurts badly for a second and then the pain goes away. Though if it does not pop, my hip feels stiff. I have not been injured lately or broken any bones before. I am wondering what it possibly could be. I am a waitress and most days I run 8 or more hours without a break. Could that be the problem?

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

The popping feeling or sound around a joint is often due to soft tissue rubbing over a bony prominence. They may or may not be painful.
Other causes can be from within the joint, and this is more significant as it may come from the joint moving abnormally or something that is catching on the joint.
The first thing you need to do is to try and avoid doing it and resist the temptation of releasing the joint; gradually you will fall out of the habit.
If it does not go away or remains painful, then see your doctor for a clinical exam and get an MRI.

For further information consult a physiotherapist online.