Pain on the outside of the hip can be noticeable when lying on that side, climbing stairs, walking or during exercise. While this is often referred to as hip bursitis, there can be different structures and factors contributing to outer hip pain. An assessment can help us understand your presentation and develop an individualised management plan based on your needs and goals.
The bony area on the outside of the hip is called the greater trochanter. Several gluteal tendons attach around this area, alongside fluid-filled sacs called bursae that help reduce friction. Pain in this region is often described as greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS), which can involve the gluteal tendons, bursae and surrounding structures.
Outer hip pain is more commonly seen in women, particularly through midlife, and symptoms may be aggravated by activities or positions that place greater demand on the area. This can include walking, running, climbing stairs or lying on the affected side.
Management will depend on your individual presentation. Assessment can help identify factors that may be relevant to your symptoms and guide appropriate activity modification, exercise and strengthening where indicated.
Outer hip pain can have a number of different causes, including symptoms arising from the hip joint or lower back. An assessment can help determine what may be contributing and guide an appropriate management plan.
Your care starts with understanding you, your symptoms and the factors that may be contributing to them. From there, we develop an individualised management plan based on your assessment, activity demands and goals.
We assess your hip alongside relevant movement, strength and daily activities, and consider whether other areas such as the lower back or hip joint may also be contributing to your symptoms.
Depending on your presentation, management may include advice around activity and positions that aggravate symptoms, alongside hands-on treatment where appropriate.
Strength and exercise rehabilitation may be incorporated into your plan, with progression based on your assessment, symptoms and activity goals.
Where appropriate, we develop a gradual plan for returning to walking, stairs, exercise and other activities that matter to you.
Hip bursitis treatment at Living Health Group is assessment-led, because outer hip pain can have several contributing factors. Our osteopaths commonly manage hip pain in walkers, runners and people whose activity has recently changed.
Hands-on care and a progressive strengthening program at our Wheelers Hill clinic, near Glen Waverley.
Book an appointment at our Wheelers Hill clinic, near Glen Waverley. We’ll take the time to understand your concerns, assess what may be contributing to your symptoms and tailor your care to your individual needs and goals.
