I’m 41, I started getting hip pain 4 years ago. Diagnosed a year ago with arthritis and FAI in both hips, torn labrum in one and ankylosing spondilits. Initial talk was to have an arthroscopy on the tear and FAI in one hip.
One year on I’m not sure about the surgery. The consultant is happy for me to keep doing what I can and review in a year, or earlier if needed. Then possibly go for the op.
In the meantime I managing things with Pilates, swimming, cycling and osteopathy. Working on glute strength in particular. All with the ok from the consultant. The pain is less than it was 3 or so years ago.
One day I’ll go for the op, with the peace of mind that my specific exercises have been good pre-hab
Tips:
Keep moving.
I find diet helps. Try to keep the diet as alkaline as possible.
Find the best Orthopaedic consultant you can, there are some real good ones out there. Check out http://www.richardvillar.com/
A good book: Heal Your Hips
Good luck.