4. Swelling
There are many things that may cause your hip or pelvic area to become swollen. Most commonly an area of the leg may become swollen as the result of an inflamed bursa. An infection or an injury are two common reasons for swelling to occur. If you are experiencing swelling in your hip, leg, or lower back, it is likely caused by bursitis. It is important to make sure that you ice the area for at least 15 minutes every couple of hours in order to reduce the swelling.
Icing the sore area of the hip will not only reduce the swelling, but it will also help to alleviate some of the pain that you are likely experiencing because of the swelling. In addition, over the counter pain medications such as ibuprofen or naproxen can help to reduce some of the swellings that are associated with bursitis in the hip.