My physical therapist suggested a hip x-ray a few weeks ago to rule out arthritis. Some of my quad tendon pain is apparently consistent more with hip arthritis (and isn't actually quad tendon pain). Apparently there was good reason for that, for I just learned that I've mild hip arthritis.

At least it is mild and it doesn't HAVE to progress. Will meet with my PT tomorrow after my training session to see what, if anything, we change. My doctor tells me that PT or a shot in the hip by a specialist are really my only real options. There isn't that much pain to justify some of the prescription pain relievers available that have such nasty side-effects - and a shot is NOT an option unless it should get much worse. God willing that won't happen.

Considering that I've woken up a few times recently with mild hip pain I am not all that surprised. Not happy, but not surprised. At least it is mild!