A bursa is a fluid filled sac that helps to reduce friction between tissues of the body.
A Trochanteric bursitis is an inflammation of the bursa at the outside point of the hip (greater trochanter)
This can be caused from injury to the point of the hip, overuse of the hip as well as many other reasons.
Symptoms include pain on the outside of the hip and buttock with tenderness to the touch as well as swelling. An increase in activities will often make pain worse.
Treatment
Rest is very important. Avoid activity that causes pain for several weeks with a gradual return to normal activity.
Ice will also help bring down inflammation in the area and reduce swelling.
Consult your physician before using any type of anti-inflammatory medication.
If these conservative approaches do not work your doctor may recommend corticosteroid injections or even surgery.
With any type of bursitis, physical therapy will be very beneficial in your speedy recovery as well as educating you on how to prevent this from happening again.
A Trochanteric bursitis is an inflammation of the bursa at the outside point of the hip (greater trochanter)
This can be caused from injury to the point of the hip, overuse of the hip as well as many other reasons.
Symptoms include pain on the outside of the hip and buttock with tenderness to the touch as well as swelling. An increase in activities will often make pain worse.
Treatment
Rest is very important. Avoid activity that causes pain for several weeks with a gradual return to normal activity.
Ice will also help bring down inflammation in the area and reduce swelling.
Consult your physician before using any type of anti-inflammatory medication.
If these conservative approaches do not work your doctor may recommend corticosteroid injections or even surgery.
With any type of bursitis, physical therapy will be very beneficial in your speedy recovery as well as educating you on how to prevent this from happening again.
