Hip Bursitis Treatment in Maryland
Medical Name
- Greater Trochanteric Pain syndrome
The Condition
- Trochanteric Bursitis
What is Hip Bursitis
Originally thought to be inflammation of the greater trochanteric bursa, which is located on the outer portion of the hip. Bursa are important because they absorb shock when walking or running and help with movement of muscle/tendons in the area by supplying fluid for lubrication.
The hip can become painful with overuse/overtraining, twisting movements or for unknown reasons. The pain is located on the side of the hip with running, exercise or compression to the area.
Hip Bursitis Treatment
- How we handle Hip Bursitis Treatment
The latest research shows that inflamed bursa had no correlation with lateral hip pain. Gluteus medius tendinopathy with atrophy of the gluteus minimus muscle were common on the symptomatic side.
This means that tendinopathy is commonly the cause and rehabilitation should focus on strengthening of these structures. Dry needling works great with these injuries because this therapy can reach further into the muscles to resolve tendinopathies.
What Causes Hip Bursitis
Hip bursitis can be painful and limiting. Many patients want to know what caused their hip bursitis pain and what they can do to prevent hip bursitis injuries in the future.
Hip bursitis is most common after traumas or surgeries, or due to underlying conditions. For athletes, hip bursitis can be caused by overworking the area.
- Medical conditions, like diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, or thyroid disease
- Underlying spinal conditions or scoliosis
- Overworking the area or putting it under pressure
- Injury to the area
- Unequal leg lengths
- Hip surgery side-effect
Symptoms of Hip Bursitis & Signs to Get Treatment
Hip bursitis is the most common type of hip pain. Patients with hip bursitis experience pain in the hip when lying on their side, walking upstairs, crossing legs, or attempting to sleep at night.
It is not uncommon with hip pain to have swelling, tenderness, reduced range of motion, insomnia, and even a fever.
You should seek treatment for hip bursitis and general hip pain when you notice persistent or reoccurring pain. This can be reoccurrences during physical activity, when trying to sleep, or sitting.
Hip Pain Treatment in Columbia, MD
Women and middle-aged demographics are most commonly affected by hip pain and Hip Bursitis. This can lead to insomnia, pain climbing stairs, pain with normal activities, and inability to lead a standard of comfort and quality in life.
We offer hip pain treatment in Columbia, MD for Hip Bursitis for patients of all ages, genders, and activity levels. We focus on athletes, seniors, and sedentary workers to help reduce pain and regain mobility.
During our personalized hip pain treatment assessment, we will discuss your lifestyle, onset of the pain, activities that are hard due to the pain, and what other treatments have been tried.
Our chiropractic office in Colubmia, MD offers hip pain treatment and we are in-network with Blue Cross/Blue Shield, United, Johns Hopkins EHP, Aetna, and Medicare. We are out of network with Cigna. You can schedule online for your first appointment and we look forward to seeing you soon.
Hip Pain Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, dry needling is an effective method for reducing pain and inflammation associated with hip bursitis by stimulating specific points in the body to promote healing and alleviate discomfort. We offer dry needling for hip pain treatment in Columbia, MD at our office.
Yes, anti-inflammatory diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and avoiding processed foods and sugars may help reduce inflammation and improve symptoms of hip bursitis.
Yes, hip bursitis can cause referred pain in the buttocks, thigh, or even the knee, making it important to consider the hip as a source of pain in these areas. Our chiropractors look at all sources of pain when treating hip bursitis at our Columbia, MD office.
High-impact activities like running, jumping, or deep squats should be avoided if you are experiencing hip pain, as they can exacerbate symptoms of hip bursitis. We help athletes train while recovery from hip pain and can make a specific treatment plan for you and your lifestyle.