Hip Bursitis Symptoms and Treatment
If you may be suffering from hip bursitis, it is important to understand the condition and its symptoms to find the best method of treatment. Our experienced hip doctor NYC at New York Sports Medicine Institute is here to help you through your hip pain. Contact us today to learn what we can do for you.
What is Hip Bursitis?
Throughout the body, there are small sacs containing fluid that act as cushions for tendons, bones, and muscles around your joints. They help to reduce friction and are known as bursae. These bursae are located at many points of friction such as the heel, shoulder, elbow, knee, and hip.
When one or more of these bursa becomes inflamed, it is known as bursitis. In the hip area, it is known as hip bursitis. There are two types of hip bursitis, trochanteric and iliopsoas (the latter being rarer). Trochanteric bursitis, the more common of the two, occurs when the bursa located at the bony part of the hip becomes inflamed. Iliopsoas bursitis occurs when the bursa on the inner side of the hip, near the groin, becomes inflamed.
Our hip doctor NYC at NYSMI can help to treat hip bursitis, so you can live without pain. Contact one of our four offices to get the assistance you need.
Symptoms of Hip Bursitis
Trochanteric bursitis’s main symptom is pain occurring at the point of your hip. This pain can also extend to the outside of the thigh and will start as intense and sharp pain. Later on, the pain may turn into an ache that covers more of the hip.
The pain is usually worse after periods of inactivity such as when sleeping while laying on the hip or sitting for a prolonged period. The pain may also be exacerbated by some activities such as squatting, walking, or climbing stairs. The hip area may also look red or swollen, and hurt more if you press on it.
It is a good idea to see our hip doctor NYC at NYSMI if the pain becomes disabling, or you experience swelling, excessive redness, or a fever.
Diagnosis of Hip Bursitis
Hip bursitis is more common in women, as well as middle-aged or elderly people. There are certain risk factors associated with the development of hip bursitis, such as certain kinds of injury and pre-existing conditions. Some of these include:
- Previous hip injury
- Overuse injury
- Bone spurs
- Diabetes
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Previous surgery
There are preventative measures you can take to lessen your risk of developing hip bursitis, but if you are already feeling pain, our hip doctor NYC can help you.
When you visit our office, our specialists will perform a physical exam to locate tenderness in the hip. They may also perform other tests to rule out the possibility of another condition causing your pain. Once these are ruled out using imaging, you may be diagnosed with hip bursitis.
Treatment of Hip Bursitis
On rare occasions, surgery may be necessary for the treatment of hip bursitis. However, non-surgical treatment, as offered by our hip doctor NYC at NYSMI can prevent the need for surgery entirely in most cases.
Many simple lifestyle changes can be made to find relief from hip bursitis pain. The first step to take is reducing the activities in your life that cause you the most pain, as well as doing some at-home exercises to reduce your pain. When feeling pain, you should use ice and make sure to give your hip adequate rest.
Sometimes pain pills can be prescribed to lessen the pain, although prolonged use of prescription drugs is usually not the preferred option. Pain pills should be used carefully and do not give you a long-term solution. The best and most natural option for the treatment of hip bursitis is physical therapy.
Utilizing physical therapy as a treatment for your hip bursitis can be the answer you have been looking for to live a life free of debilitating pain.
How Our Hip Doctor NYC Can Help
New York Sports Medicine Institute is proud to offer you the highest quality, personalized treatment. Our expert therapists can give you exercises to improve your quality of life.
We are conveniently located at four offices in New York, White Plains, Paramus, and Union to give you the best care possible. You do not need to endure your hip pain without help any longer.
You can contact us at our New York office with questions about how we can treat your hip bursitis at 212-861-2300, or visit our website to request an appointment today!