Hip bursitis is a notoriously disruptive condition. It often causes disabling pain, which can make movement seem rather counterintuitive. While resting and avoiding activities that can strain your hips are imperative during the initial stages, physical therapy exercises eventually become the mainstay of your hip bursitis treatment as your symptoms begin to improve. These exercises,…
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Treatments for Different Stages of Hip Bursitis
Hip bursitis can make it hard to move around and enjoy your day without pain. Sometimes, it feels like mild discomfort, while other times, it is so bad it affects your sleep. This happens because the bursae, small cushions in your hip that help things move smoothly become inflamed. Figuring out what stage your condition…
How to Treat Hip Bursitis
Bursitis refers to the inflammation of the bursae—the small, fluid-filled sacs that cushion and help the bones, ligaments, tendons, and muscles near the joints glide smoothly during all kinds of movements. The hip is one of the joints particularly prone to bursitis. The condition commonly affects the two major bursae in the hip: the trochanteric…


