10 Causes of Hip Pain
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #2: Greater Trochanteric Bursitis
This is a condition that leads to inflammation of the bursa which rests on the outside portion of one of the bones that forms the hip joint. This area of the bone is called the greater trochanter of the femur. A bursa is a sac that’s filled with fluid and functions to reduce friction between a bone and soft tissue, such as a tendon.
If you experience a degeneration or inflammation of a bursa, then you are more likely to develop discomfort in the affected region. Medication, physical therapy, and icing the affected area can reduce discomfort.
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