Pain above the hip and below the waist may be caused by overwork, fasciitis, lumbar disc herniation and other reasons. 1. Excessive exertion: such as strenuous exercise, long-term weight-bearing at work, etc., lactic acid can accumulate in the area above the hip and below the waist, resulting in pain. 2. Fasciitis: refers to the pathologic changes in the fascia that cause a variety of discomfort symptoms in the myofascia of the organism. It may be related to the body’s exposure to cold, humid climate, chronic strain, etc. When fasciitis occurs in the area above the hip and below the waist, pain may occur due to the stimulation of inflammation. 3. Lumbar intervertebral disc herniation: After the lumbar intervertebral discs and other parts of the lumbar intervertebral discs have different degrees of degenerative changes, the fibrous annulus ruptures under the action of external factors, the nucleus pulposus protrudes from the rupture place to the back or in the spinal canal, leading to the stimulation or compression of the adjacent spinal nerve roots, which results in pain, and the location of its onset can be in the area of waist or below the buttocks. In addition, pain above the hip and below the waist can also be seen in other diseases, it is recommended that patients go to the hospital in a timely manner, to clarify the cause of the disease, and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment, to avoid delaying the condition.