Adaptive Governance text size Whether we speak of people and ecosystems as the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment does or coupled social and ecological systems as the emerging literature on adaptive governance does, it is clear that the present, past and future of human and biophysical systems are closely and intricately interconnected.
Pain in the hip area may also originate from painful infections or other conditions of the skin, such as shingles. Hip pain may also occur because of a problem with the back or spine. Depending upon the cause of hip pain, the pain may occur when walking, running, or engaging in activity.
Treatment depends upon the cause of the hip pain but may include anti-inflammatory medications and icing and resting the hip joint. Hip Picture Hip pain is the sensation of discomfort in or around the hip joint, where the upper end (head) of the thigh bone (femur) fits into the socket of the hip bone.