Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome: Lateral Hip Rehab

Greater trochanteric pain syndrome commonly involves the gluteus medius and minimus tendons and surrounding tissues. It is not simply “bursitis” and usually presents as lateral hip pain.

1. Pain when lying on the affected side

2. Pain with prolonged walking or stairs

3. Tenderness over the greater trochanter

4. Pain during single-leg loading

Hip arthritis, lumbar pain and labral pathology can overlap. Local tenderness alone does not identify the exact tissue.

We assess symptom behaviour, movement, strength, sensation and aggravating factors, while screening the spine, nearby joints and peripheral nerves. No single test or scan determines the plan.

1. Reduce tendon compression such as direct side-lying

2. Modify walking and stairs according to irritability

3. Progress gluteal strengthening from tolerable loads

4. Build endurance, balance and return to activity

Adjuncts such as manual therapy, dry needling, kinesio taping, electrotherapy or therapeutic ultrasound are used only for a defined supporting goal. They do not replace assessment, exercise, graded loading or outcome review.

Severe pain after a fall, inability to bear weight, fever or systemic symptoms require medical assessment.

If symptoms affect sleep, work, walking or sport, book an individual assessment at PhysioTech in Zahraa El Maadi to identify the likely driver and build a measured plan.

Often the gluteal tendons and surrounding tissues contribute, so rehabilitation matters.

It can increase tendon compression; sleep position may be modified while graded loading continues.

Note: Educational content only; it does not replace diagnosis.