A labral tear of the hip does not heal on its own, just like the meniscus tear in the knee joint. However, with some therapy, some anti-inflammatory medication a labral tear can become asymptomatic. Not all labral tears are indications for surgery. As I always say, I treat patients not MRIs or x-rays. Labral tears seen on the MRIs and therefore is not asymptomatic and does not need to be treated.