Region: lowerback-glutes
Trochanteric bursitis happens when a fluid-filled sac on the outside of your hip becomes inflamed. This causes pain on the outer side of your hip, especially with movement or pressure.
What is Trochanteric Bursitis?
Trochanteric bursitis happens when a fluid-filled sac on the outside of your hip becomes inflamed. This causes pain on the outer side of your hip, especially with movement or pressure.
Symptoms
- Pain on the outside of the hip
- Tenderness to touch
- Pain with walking or stairs
- Pain when lying on the side
- Stiffness
What does Trochanteric Bursitis feel like?
- Aching pain on the outside of the hip
- Pain when lying on that side
- Pain when walking or climbing stairs
- Soreness that gets worse with activity
What are common causes of Trochanteric Bursitis?
- Overuse from running or training
- Repetitive hip movement
- Pressure from lying on one side
- Falls or direct impact to the hip
Self check
- Is the pain on the outside of your hip?
- Does it hurt when you lie on that side?
- Does walking or stairs make it worse?
- Did the pain build up over time?
- Is the area tender to touch?
Educational only — not a medical diagnosis.
What to do now
- Rest from activity
- Avoid lying on the painful side
- Ice 10–15 minutes
- Avoid movements that cause pain
- Stay lightly active as tolerated
- Seek evaluation if pain is severe
Red flags
- Severe or worsening pain
- Significant swelling or redness
- Inability to walk
- Pain that does not improve
- Fever
Recovery tips
- Gradually return to activity
- Strengthen hip and glute muscles
- Improve movement or running form
- Avoid overuse
- Use proper warm-up before activity
Educational only. Not a medical diagnosis.