No matter how strong your hip joint it, if your habits are not suitable for it, it will break down and ache and many times cause swallowing and inflammation. Over the counter medications are the best option for it. All type of anti-inflammation drugs are suitable for this situation. NSAIDs, grout meds and home remedies. But it is a wise idea to do it after the advice of your doctor because he will examine your symptoms first. If it is because of some disease, he might advise your medications according to your situation.