Hip pain can really impact your daily life, making walking, climbing stairs, or even lying on your side uncomfortable. One common cause of pain on the outside of the hip is hip bursitis. At GRIT, we provide personalised hip bursitis treatment plans designed to reduce pain, restore movement, and help you get back to the activities you love.

What Is Hip Bursitis

Hip bursitis occurs when the bursa — a small fluid-filled sac that cushions the bones, tendons, and muscles around the hip joint — becomes inflamed. This inflammation leads to pain, tenderness, and sometimes swelling on the outer side of the hip. Bursitis can develop gradually over time or following an injury, repetitive movements, or increased activity levels.

Symptoms and Signs

Common signs of hip bursitis include:

  • Pain on the outer side of the hip, often worsening at night or when lying on the affected side
  • Discomfort when walking, running, or climbing stairs
  • Tenderness to touch over the bony prominence of the hip
  • Stiffness or reduced mobility in the hip joint
  • Pain that radiates down the outer thigh in some cases

If these symptoms sound familiar, early physiotherapy intervention can help reduce pain and prevent further flare-ups.

Causes and Risk Factors

Hip bursitis can be triggered by several factors, including:

  • Repetitive activities such as running, cycling, or stair climbing
  • Sudden increases in physical activity or changes in training load
  • Weakness or imbalance in the hip and pelvic muscles
  • Poor posture or movement patterns that place extra stress on the hip
  • Previous hip injuries or surgery
  • Age-related changes and wear on the joint

Understanding the cause of your hip pain helps GRIT create a targeted treatment plan that addresses both symptoms and contributing factors.

How GRIT Can Help

At GRIT, we provide a personalised approach to managing hip bursitis. Our treatments aim to reduce pain, restore movement, and strengthen the surrounding muscles to prevent recurrence.

This may include:

  • Manual therapy to reduce stiffness and improve joint and soft tissue mobility
  • Targeted exercises to strengthen hip and pelvic muscles and restore balance
  • Movement retraining to correct faulty mechanics and reduce stress on the hip
  • Education on activity modification and load management to prevent flare-ups
  • Guidance on returning to sport or daily activity safely

Our approach ensures not only short-term relief but also long-term resilience, helping you stay active and confident in your movements.