I saw my GP, a couple of months ago, regarding hip pain. I suspected arthritis but it was soft tissue inflammation, specifically tendonitis.. Apparently difficult to treat especially as we get older, due to insufficient blood flow to tendons.
I've had some physio, which helped, but the soreness still comes and goes. Also my hips are not symmetrical but the physio thinks that's a spinal issue. I also struggle getting a sock on my left foot 🙄.