3. Ice
If you have injured your hip, resting it is important. It is also a good idea to consider icing the area. The ice pack will help to reduce the inflammation that you are experiencing in the hip. Ice will also help to limit and reduce the swelling. You should apply an ice pack immediately after an injury and keep it there for fifteen minutes.
For the first few hours after the injury you should apply ice every 2 hours for fifteen minutes and then wait and do it again. You should do this at least three times per day while the injury persists. When the pain in the hip begins to subside you can stop icing it. Typically the pain from a hip injury will go away in a just a few days. If the pain persists, you should seek medical attention for proper treatment for the issue.