Gluteal Tendinopathy / Greater Trochanteric Hip Bursitis (Education | Myths | Exercises)

In this video, I discuss hip bursitis, also often referred to as trochanteric bursitis, greater trochanteric pain syndrome, or gluteal tendinopathy, dispel the most common myths associated with the diagnosis, and teach you everything you need to know about managing the condition.

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0:00 Intro
0:25 Anatomy & Function
1:03 What Is It?
4:04 Who Gets It & Why?
5:23 Load Management & Activity Modifications
7:34 Exercises
13:05 Understanding & Monitoring Pain
14:34 Case Examples
17:56 Summary
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Disclaimer: The information presented is not intended as medical advice or to be a substitute for medical counseling but is intended for entertainment purposes only. If you are experiencing pain, please seek the appropriate healthcare professional.

[letteriobarbera]

After 40 years of experience as a physician I appreciate deeply your lectures. They are outstanding because of the holistic approach. Thank you very much for improving my daily practice as a primary care physician.

[juliejefferson]

Oh, my gosh, thank you so much for this video. I am 99.99% sure this is what I am dealing with, although I have not been properly diagnosed. I fit the profile of who it affects perfectly: middle aged, not sedentary, but less active due to some chronic conditions, perimenopausal, overweight. My primary doctor said I have bursitis and my rheumatologist said I have mild osteoarthritis of both hips. I started PT at both of their suggestion, and the PTA had me doing exercises with all weight on each leg, which left me in agony, and worse off in non-affected leg!. When I mentioned this, they didn't seem concerned. I also asked if I could get back in the pool and swim, and my therapist seemed hesitant to say yes, which left me so depressed. I love how in your video you say I get to decide what I want to do to get better. I am not going to do anymore exercises which involve all my weight on one leg, and I AM going to get back in the pool. Thank you again.

[DanMCcrumOfficial]

So to the point, well done! This Video is so much better than the advice you get from 98% of the medical practitioners. Listen carefully, do the exercises, listen to your body and some success is certain. The odds are good to solve the issue entirely. It is in your hands!

[topchic]

Great video, thanks. Really well put together and informative. I’m 58 yr old woman, I was an aerobics instructor, then pilates and yoga teacher but I can’t work any more due to multiple issues, this is one of them. Many of the suggestions here I’ve been doing for a while, it’s good to hear that I just have to continue doing what I can to keep up my fitness levels and strength up working within my own boundaries. I am learning that despite my limitations I can still choose to show up as the best version of my new self going forward and be happy with that.

[foobar-fy]

Thanks for a good summary. Struggling with a long term case of it and was good to hear you say it's a long term process to heal. I wish I could hear some testimonials of people who've overcome it after a long haul. It's so hard to stay positive when the pain flairs up.

[GretchenMcCole]

This is the best PT video I have ever seen. Thank you for the explanations. I appreciate it very much

[JorgensFitnessChannel-mlfv]

I have searched numerous causes on You Tube for my outer thigh/hip pain and you sir have the most comprehensive approach and solutions.
And I am quite sure I have the Gluteal Tendinopahy, because it ticks all the boxes in your evaluation. I am 63 and have worked out for 45 years in the gym quite consistently and still grinding. And I think I started squatting too heavy too soon recently and that's what caused the problem. I suspect my smaller Glute muscles to be too weak, so started strengthening them with abductor exercises as well as Glute bridge. I feel better now, but stopped squatting for a while and lighter weights with more reps. Listening to the body is very important. Thanks again for a super informative and helpful video 👊💪🤙

[beniciabowcher-royce]

Great explanation, thank you. I'm 73 and until 4 years ago used to go to the gym 5 days a week... surgery followed by lockdowns I am now in a lot of pain and have been for well over a year and having done a lot of research I know only too well that it takes a long time - for me longer than 3 months and I'm still in agony in the mornings especially. Wish I'd seen your collection of exercises before.

[aschane]

I am so glad I found your site. My diagnosis is bilateral gluteus minimus and anterior gluteus medius tendinosis. I have pain in my left hip area and difficulty sleeping. My activity level is day by day, age 74 but formally active before a tailbone injury. Now I am ready to do some of your exercises. Thank you and now a subscriber.

[novakenss]

Best instructional video on this subject I've seen to date. Thank you.

[philipkim]

Thank you for creating valuable educational content! Please keep up the good work! I really love this format. I hope more people can watch this and not influenced by misinformation or outdated information. Thank yo.u so much! At this point, I feel like you guys are contributing a lot in public health by creating high quality valuable educational contents.

[totaketheskyaway]

ive been feeling hopeless with some of my body pain for a decade or so and I am so happy i found your channel. i trust you and i'm feeling very safe with how you provide the info and you make it so easy to understand how things are connected, what current research is sure of or suggests. I'm really happy about all of that. THank you so much, I'm getting smarter about the human body and especially about my body and how i can feel with it (self confident in the best case!). THANK YOU!

[brendasweeney]

Just found you. Knoxville TN USA here. I am having a flair up right now. How great I found this this morning.

[marshacooper]

Thank you. I am a middle aged female internist who just went through this matter on the left side. I tried PT, orthopedist said my hip X-ray was normal. After getting worse over 7 weeks I realized inability to walk up even one step due to weakness and severe pain, severe pain on rolling over in the bed, unable to sit down or get up, and most seriously myalgias thighs. I stopped my high dose statin, then took oral Decameron twice a day with significant relief. Strength returned in three weeks, almost to normal. Statins were the putative cause in my case. THANK YOU!!

[tompatrick]

I appreciate the tone of your education, empowering the viewer to decide versus one size fits all.

[bernardomsouza]

this channel has super thorough, well organized and clearly explained videos… all information is backed up by studies, and even when science is not conclusive, the channel makes sure to let the viewer know it. Excellent work!

[nick_t]

I frequently give myself overuse injuries because i like to push really hard and ignore overreaching symptoms/ put off deloading. The section on understanding and monitoring pain was really useful, thanks.

[leehedderwick]

Your video is SO informative and exactly what I needed. I was starting to believe I would be needing a hip replacement soon so wow, I'm delighted to have come across this video. Thank you 😊

[roadtriprohan]

MTB Friday (2000 ft climb and descent in single track)
Immediately next day morning, I did a 3000 ft uphill and downhill hike
Randomly I sat on a chair on day 3 and felt this!
This is perfectly thorough ❤

[htprimeaux]

By far the best video on hip bursitis.