Have a pain in my left hip area which hurts when i go up hills & up steps. was resting and using ice. thought it was better, went for a walk & it's n?

Things to consider: Considering you sex and age, you are at a higher risk of developing osteoporosis ( weak bones) and osteoarthritis (inflammation, degeneration of joints). Other causes include muscular sprain, tendon injury, ligament strain, referred pain from nerve impingement, cyst formation in the pain area, and sometimes pelvic pathology. See your doctor, a simple x-ray or an ultrasound will be of great benefit.