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.
Hip pain can be caused by a number of conditions so proper identification of the root cause is the primary step to effective treatment. Arthritis, the most common reason which in the worst case may require hip replacement surgery. Trochanteric Bursitis, a very common problem resulting in inflammation and pain on the outside of the hip.