Hip Bursitis treatment: All We Need To Know

Hip bursitis is inflammation of one of the hip’s bursa, cushions that protect tendons and muscles from rubbing against bone. Hip bursitis is the most common cause of hip pain. Because an adult's body contains 160 bursae (the plural form of bursa), you can also have bursitis in other joints of your body, such as the shoulders, knees or elbows.

Types of hip bursitis

Hip bursitis can occur in bursae on the outside or inside of your hip. The type of hip bursitis you have depends on where the affected bursa is and if it’s infected. The major types of hip bursitis are:

Trochanteric bursitis

The trochanter is the bony knob at the top of the thigh bone on the outside of your hip. When trochanteric bursae become inflamed, you may have trochanteric bursitis, or pain on the outside of the hip and the outer thigh. 

Iliopsoas bursitis or ischial bursitis

Sometimes, bursae on the inside of the hip (the groin side) become inflamed, causing pain in the groin or upper buttock.

Septic hip bursitis

If your hip bursae become infected, it's called septic hip bursitis. Septic hip bursitis can be serious and causes additional symptoms, like feeling feverish, tired and sick.

Whether you know you have hip bursitis or aren’t sure what’s causing your hip pain, we can help. Our orthopedic team can identify the source of your pain and offer personalized bursitis treatments that will help you find relief.

Our bursitis treatment plans may include integrative therapies like acupuncture, physical therapy and, when necessary, minimally invasive surgery to help you move comfortably again.

Expert diagnosis & treatment for hip inflammation

If you have bursitis of the hip, Aurora Health Care’s orthopedic team can help you find a bursitis treatment plan to ease the pain.

As one of Wisconsin’s largest regional health care systems, we offer:

Expert diagnosis: Our orthopedic team handles hip care for everyone – from active adults to athletes to people with arthritis pain. Because we treat so many people from different backgrounds, we have the experience to accurately diagnose bursitis and recommend the most effective treatment option for you – often without surgery.

Convenient locations: Our geographic coverage throughout eastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois means you can see a doctor and find physical therapy close to home.

Emphasis on prevention and physical therapy: It’s our goal to help you avoid surgery whenever possible. Often that means treating hip bursitis with Physical therapy near me, which can teach you new ways to accomplish daily tasks without pain. Learn more about orthopedic physical therapy.

What raises your risk for hip bursitis?

Hip bursitis is most common in women and in people who are middle-aged or older – although it can affect anyone.

Some factors increase the likelihood of bursitis, including:

Overuse/repeated pressure on the hip: Hip bursitis usually occurs after long periods of repeated activity like standing, walking, stair climbing, gardening, running or painting. If you have a bone spur (a small outgrowth on the hip or thigh bone), you are more likely to develop bursitis as well.

Hip injuries: Falling onto the side of your hip, striking your hip on a hard surface or lying on one side for a long time (for instance, while on bed rest) can irritate the bursa and cause bursitis, including trochanteric bursitis.

Other lower-body conditions: Issues that affect the spine, hips, knees and legs can cause instability that can lead to bursitis of the hip. Conditions like knee osteoarthritis, scoliosis and pinched nerves can also raise your risk.

Uneven leg lengths: Your hip bursa can become irritated if you have one leg that is an inch or longer than the other. Custom foot orthotics or shoe inserts can ease that discomfort.

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