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.
Quick Answer. Pain in the upper hip or waist area can be caused by arthritis; injury sustained to the hip or waist; nerve damage; or serious diseases, such as cancer and osteoporosis, according to Mayo Clinic. Pain centered around the waist may be due to a pulled muscle or digestive ailments. Continue Reading.
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.