Hip Bursitis and Pain

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This video discusses greater trochanteric bursitis of the hip. Symptoms and management are reviewed.
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[@diddysmom9868]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. It's appreciated and helpful. I've been having this pain lately.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You are very welcome Diddys Mom. Thanks for watching.

[@lindaterrell9366]

Thank You do much for being here. I really REALLY needed this information.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

So glad we could help Linda! Thanks for watching.

[@MsEpicArt]

Hey guys! I’m a runner and I have trochanteral bursitis. This video was so helpful and informative. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad we could help TiaSelections! Good luck with your bursitis and your running. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@dhruvmom2000]

Excellent video, thank you so much. Cleared up so many questions in my mind. This is real public service, thank you

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Madhuri. Thank you so much for your kind words. Glad we can help out in whatever way possible.

[@libertymacias9088]

Outstanding explanations! They provide great direction and hope to deal with this painful issue. We appreciate you taking the time to educate the public

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Liberty. Thanks so much. Good luck and thanks for watching.

[@kristindavies5019]

This is such helpful information for me. I am a 41 year old woman who has been suffering from the symptoms described here. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge.

[@christinecee8393]

This was the most helpful video on my hip pain questions, more than my own doc. Thank you so much!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You are very welcome Christine! Best of luck and thanks for watching

[@vivianeraw8448]

Hey how r u now Did u recover from hip bursitis !? How long it took you to heal !? Can you share any tips plz

[@brightpurpleviking]

Best video I’ve found on this topic. Thank you for this video. Clear and concise without being dumbed down...and not so technical it needs a medical degree to understand.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi brightpurpleviking. Thanks for the positive feedback. We are doing our best to get the info out in a practical and useful way. Good luck with your bursitis. It can be difficult and last awhile but it usually does go away. Thanks for watching.

[@luveesjewelryaccessories253]

I agree...Thanks!

[@vivianeraw8448]

@@luveesjewelryaccessories253 Hey how r u now did you recover fully from bursitis

[@kalliopekokolis9380]

Very thorough video. You answered everything I would have asked my doctor and helped ease my mind. Thank you for taking the time to make this.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Kalliope. You are very welcome. Thanks for watching

[@suegrzesiuk3183]

Sleep with a pillow between your knees all the way down to your ankles. This will keep your legs in a neutral position.

[@pattykochenower4222]

Yes, you answered everything I had thought about . I’ve had a complete anterior hip replacement and now have bursitis pain and this really helped . I’m going to see a hip specialist tomorrow! Thank you !

[@susanscanlonlouth7172]

@@pattykochenower4222 Is a hip specialist different than an orthopedic surgeon... I’m guessing so. What’s the difference and how are you doing?

[@twodogs91]

Great stuff. Been dealing with hip bursitis for years with several "para docs" (GP, Chiropractoers), but this video is the best short and comprehensive explanation/advice I've found. Stretch, stretch, strengthen, stretch...and keep at it.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi D C. Thanks for the positive comments. We are doing our best to get in the info out there. Thanks for watching and good luck!

[@willacunningham7409]

A doctor recently wrote that stretching was the worse thing to do, who knows.

[@vivianeraw8448]

Hey how r u now Did you recover fully from bursitis !?

[@MrsMichelle74]

Great video, just found out this is my issue that I've had for over 7 years that none of my prior doctor's could find. I'm grateful for my doctor now that has helped me. This video was very helpful and informative, thank you

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Michelle. So glad we could help and that your 7 year journey has come to an end. Thanks for watching.

[@vivianeraw8448]

Hey how r u

[@shelley2726]

Thank you, excellent video, very informative.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Shelley. So glad you enjoyed it. And good luck if you have hip bursitis. And good luck to the Patriots - however we think everyone would agree that they have won enough already.

[@dannusmk1578]

Excellent video. Thank you! Best info out there!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Dannus. Glad we could help and thanks for watching!

[@wendymaynard8604]

Thank you. More than my own GP could be bothered to tell me

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad we could help Wendy! Good luck

[@denise5481]

I would recommend a rheumatologist. GPs might have limited knowledge in this area.

[@staceycox9569]

I second that!

[@shoelover6]

So incredibly helpful, thank you!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi shoelover6. You are very welcome. So glad we could help. Best of luck going forward and thanks for watching!

[@edmey]

Very helpful conversation. Thank you very much for making this video.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi E Meyr. You are very welcome. So glad that we could help. Good luck and thanks for watching.

[@MsMasciarelli]

Thanks for such an informative video. I know I definitely have bursitis of the hip now. I'm 52 yrs old and up til a year ago was able to pop my hips, both sides. I cracked my knuckles and almost every other joint in my body... Starting to feel trouble in a few fingers lately as well. I'm going to follow your advice and hopefully in a few days feel well enough to do some stretching and strengthening excersises. You guys are great 👍!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi MsMasciarelli. So glad that we could help in any way. Thanks for the kind words. Best of luck to you and thanks for watching.

[@talk2toula]

Thankyou so much Drs this was so informative and as a 57 year old woman who has had a hip replacement and is suffering from hip bursitis, you answered many questions for me.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You are very welcome talk2toula. Glad we could help. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

[@vivianeraw8448]

Hey how r u Any improvement

[@tootsla1252]

Thank you soooo much! You clarified so many questions. My biggest concern with my hip bursitis is my artificial hip, which I've had for 6 years, has been so successful and given me back my life! I'm 5 weeks in doing oral anti-inflam, two weeks doing stretching - it's 50% better since doing stretching. I'm seeing my ortho guy this week. Thanks again!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Tootsla. Glad we could help. Bursitis in the setting of a total hip replacement is not uncommon. Keep doing what you are doing and hopefully your symptoms continue to disappear. Thanks for watching.

[@racingthoughts1202]

…wow- brilliantly done and easily explained video! thank you ❤️

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Very welcome Racing Thoughts! Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@WyattWilliams-bw6lz]

Four years later, I'm seeing this first watch. For years my L hip has a little catch in it with each leg raises exercise, and if I do a different warmup (like sitting frog kicks) the next day pain is a clear signal not to do those. Now I know why. Time heals; and Excellence is timeless. Thank You Gentlemen.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome Wyatt! Glad you are ok. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@sallymcmahan3896]

I am learning so much from you docs. I am having hip replacement and I haven't talked to my surgeon yet. Thank you.

[@s-c..]

This is such a great format. Really interesting and helpful. Thank you.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks!

[@deanahill4529]

Great physicians, great information. Patient safety is always first/ Thank you

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome Deana. We totally agree. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@lindadrew5047]

Thank you. You have answered so many of my questions. I’m waiting to get into my orthopedic doctor after many avenues of getting referral. I’m in pain 24/7 for the past 6 weeks. I have a pt referral & hopefully the doctor can inject me with cortisone. Keep doing these informative videos. Thank you

[@lovly2cu725]

ditto

[@cyols]

This is one great video. Thank you doctors

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You are very welcome Claire. Thanks so much for watching and good luck.

[@combivan4346]

Thank you guys, you are brilliant. I'm from Australia, thank you so much. I'm 54 and I pretty much remember when this happend to me. I had a big night and just slept on one side all night on a hard surface, and basically haven't been the same since. Had scans, X-Ray's, and I've got bursitis, and it is so frickin' painful. The thing is I'm fine standing up, walking around, but when I sit or lie down that's when I feel it the most, I take heavy painkillers to go to sleep.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi combivan. Thanks for the positive feedback. Best option is physio and anti-inflammatories. Last option is an injection. And avoiding aggravating activities. Good luck

[@combivan4346]

Wow, thanks for replying, wasn't expecting that! Anyway, went to the physio this week and guess what? They have me doing certain stretches for about half an hour everyday. It's only early days though. But it hasn't got any worse and it does seem somewhat better even in this short space of time.Everyone tends towards the holistic approach these days, no drugs. Anyway, don't have to pay a cent for my first five visits, how good is that? We have that, I don't know what you guys call it (cause you don't have it) "Universal Healthcare" we call it Medicare. Every citizen is looked after, no matter your status.

[@GoodDay-ox1el]

Thank you! That was really good video! Basically echoed what my GP doc said.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Olesia. Glad to hear you have a good GP. Good luck and thanks for watching.

[@richardweiss6801]

Thank you. I have an appointment today with a hip and knee orthopedic surgeon today. Good to have your perspective on this and at least have the peace of mind in the knowledge that there are much worse things out there. Regular stretching and exercise are the key.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Good luck today Richard

[@dizungu8547]

Thanks Docs. You answered all the questions I had for my hip bursitis. I will wait for 18 months if I have too. I am doing my PT stuff every day. Thanks again

[@charlottemuller2233]

Thank you,you doctors work well together!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks so much Charlotte. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@karynsands2666]

Eating a MediterAsian diet, no sugar or processed foods and Physio has been a major factor in reducing my hip bursitis inflammation. I’ve also lost weight and have increased energy from this way of eating. I can now go to the gym and exercise for an hour. Life changing

[@japsley6172]

Thank you for your videos! I have particular interest in this one as I developed severe hip pains in the last four weeks. I had an x Ray and ultra sound. My GP said I have marked hip arthritis, but that the pain is most likely from Bursitis. That may be right, but there has been no pain or soreness in touching or pressing my hip and hip bone. No reddening or extra warm areas. The (severe) pain felt to me to be more internal. After my pressing him, my GP has reluctantly given me a referral to a Rheumatologist. The pain has lessened with less movement and pain relief. I have encountered this reluctance by GPs to refer to a specialist previously. It always seems a little unprofessional to me. More about their needs than mine!thanks again for your excellent videos. I have not seen anything quite like them before!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad to hear it J. Sounds like it may be more arthritic and you may need to see an orthopedic surgeon rather than a rheumatologist but that's a start. All the best. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@grumpycyclist3319]

This was very helpful, THANK YOU!

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Very welcome Shaun. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@lyndadale6255]

Very informative and no waffle great guys. Now I just need to find the exercises. Thanks

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Lynda. Thanks so much. We are hoping to release a video on that exact topic. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

[@sj6919]

Excellent. Very helpful. Thanks.

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Glad you liked it S J. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@lowridingtrucks88]

You guys are great! Thank You!

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Thanks so much lowridingtrucks88. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@normamimosa5991]

Breath of fresh air finding you guys on YT.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Norma. Like a mentos! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@Joy21090]

I used to be plagued with hip bursitis. Couldn't walk, couldn't function. Then a PHYSIATRIST diagnosed SI joint dysfunction. Cortisone in my SI joints every 18 months or so has been a total game changer for me. It keeps me walking!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks for sharing Esther

[@karengonzales3271]

Thank you - very informative ! Great video!! I had a right hip revision and developed bursitis. Most important is doing your stretches and exercises.it is been hard to find what exercises and stretches to do for bursitis when you've had a hip replacement. Went to therapy and it definitely helped! you don't realize how common it is until you get to that age!!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Kareri. You are very welcome and so glad we could help. Yes hip surgery does sometimes result in hip bursitis and you nailed it - do your exercises. Best of luck to you going forward. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

[@rtt3166]

I got hip bursitis 3 mo post op hip replacement. It scared me because I thought my pain was related to the hip replacement. Very relieved to have bursitis and it responded to PT and anti inflammatory Tx within two weeks. Just another bump in the road and an after- age 50 check engine light that came on. 😊 Thanks for all the info you’re sharing.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad it got better RT. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@joycebokman97]

Thank you!! Everything you said make sense.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad to hear it Joyce. Sorry for the delayed reply. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

[@syusi]

This old video just popped up, as I’ve been desperately searching the internet for ways to eliminate hip pain caused by a fall seven months ago. I was getting depressed at how long it’s taking to heal (I’m 66, so I’m sure age is a factor). But hearing you say it could take 12 to 18 months to recover made me feel better. There’s an end game! I will continue to do PT (God, I hate split squats!) and remind myself daily that I will get better. Thanks for the insights and cause for hope. Oh, and a bedside manner tip I learned from my doctor that you may not be aware of; when you’re looking at a patient’s ultrasound and the patient is sitting right next to you but they’re not looking at the monitor because in tv shows this is where everything goes wrong, never blurt out, “Whoa, look at this! You fell hard!” That doesn’t really help. Thanks for this video.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Good advice. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@LScholten]

I have had Trochanteric hip bursitis for 3 years after a fall. The pain has lessened over time but definitely still there. I still occasionally need painkillers to get through the day. I am now 65.

[@gilliancura5276]

God bless you two!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thank you Gillian! And thanks for watching.

[@gc6854]

Another excellent comments doing my research before I discuss my hip pain with my family doctor.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad we could help G C. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@vivianeraw8448]

Hey how r u now did you recover fully from bursitis

[@followurheart1]

Awe thanku. In charge👌🏼. Subscribed indeed!!💫

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi followurheart11. Thanks for watching.

[@piedadg3679]

Thanks for the information

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You are very welcome Piedad.

[@dectel257]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you liked it Dec Tel. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@itsbittersweetest]

Hi I love your explanations, I am dealing with this right now😁

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi itsbittersweetest. Thanks for your kind comments. We are doing our best to share the information in a way that is useful for patients. Good luck and thanks for watching.

[@vivianeraw8448]

Hey how r u now any improvement

[@mcpress]

Big thanks for the very informative vid. 😊😊😊

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Welcome

[@Kate98755]

I had to discontinue eating gluten, side effect...my hip pain went away, i was shocked. Some pain has returned, think it’s related to my accidentally eating something that had gluten...love the information in this video, now subscribed because my main dr is an ortho...to give insight to my usual medical needs ☹️

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Kate D. That is great news. The inflammation from gluten can be very real for a lot of people. Good luck and thanks for subscribing!

[@lorrainescott7425]

Thanks docs you make very relatable and informative vids. I appreciate the information. Going for a THA June 22 and also have bursitis in same hip. Can’t take NSAIDs due to CKD stage 3. This makes pain tough to manage. Would like to know stretching that would help bursitis after THA. For sure I will bring it up with surgeon and see what I am allowed to do in PT. Already doing gluteal squeezes and the other 3 exercises from your other video to prepare for Surg. Thanks to you both.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Awesome Lorraine. Best of luck with your THR. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@melissajohnson9781]

Very informative video!! I've been dealing with bursitis in my right hip off and on now for a few years. I find it interesting that you talk about a clicking hip. I have always been able pop my hips in and out, more on the right though. It's more of something you can feel rather than hear. I used to do it a lot as a teenager because people got a kick out of it. How do you treat a clicking hip and could this be a reason why my hip seems to stay aggravated? I have hyper mobility in my hips, fingers, toes and spine.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Melissa. The clicking is often related to the tight band snapping over your greater trochanter. It often has no specific solution however if you are able to stretch out the fascia sometimes the snapping will reduce. Hope that helps. And thanks for watching.

[@kaitlinnesbitt9799]

Greetings Dr. Weening and Dr. Zal Zal! Many thanks your videos are always informative and also very funny!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you like them Kaitlin!! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@petersturgeon6569]

EXCELLENT best i have looked at

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Why thank you Peter! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

[@rebeccaconklin1679]

Thanks for explaining when surgery is helpful (arthritis) and isn't (bursitis). The hip joint is large and intricate. It's not easy for us laypeople to visualize the joint and its various components and the effect hip replacement surgery would have.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome Rebecca. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@darlenericotta7550]

Thanks Docs!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome Darlene.

[@judinemulerski315]

This was helpful. I got the shot an it helped. Good information..

[@bishopecart]

Omg! Excellent video thx I had a total hip Arthroplasty 6mon.ago and I think I'm experiencing hip T. Bursitis I'm very active walking about 4mi.daily up and down steps but I drove fr. Atlanta to New Jersey and back 14hrs each way and after the trip is when I really began to experience the pain in my hip. Will be making an appointment in the morning with my Orthopedic Dr.

[@user-vf3fg1gl7pMsSandy]

Hi guys..nice to see you both..agreed..doing my best and doing my thing..great video..have a super weekend..much love always😊

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Sandy. Hope the video helps and that you continue to do well!

[@user-vf3fg1gl7pMsSandy]

Talking With Docs Morning you two..its You that always helps..just knowing you are close by through it all makes me smile every day..and Dr. Brad just to let you know David is right here watching with me..he has a partial knee surgery coming up which we have postponed for a bit soo he can be good and strong too..isnt that Awesome as you said once during my follow up with you..he loves your kind help here..much hugs from us both😊😊

[@caroleklop30]

Great video. Done everything suggested no improvement over two years.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes Carole. It can be brutal. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@vivianeraw8448]

Hey how r u now

[@zandralee103]

Excellent! Thanks...

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You are very welcome Zandra Lee! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

[@demonrouge3338]

Liked the frank back and forth sharing of experience. I look this up because I’ve got bursitis. This morning I thought I had bone cancer it was so painful. Anyway thanks guys I’m treating mine with anti-inflammatories and stretching. If I don’t experience some relief soon I’m going to seek a Cortizone injection.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Good call Demon. Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@vivianeraw8448]

Hey how r u now did you recover fully from bursitis !?

[@Elenkoism]

Got a cortisone injection yesterday in my hip. I was so surprised how quickly the pain disappeared. I still "feel" the sensation of discomfort, but no pain. I've had the pain for years but it's gotten worse the last year since I started my new job. Tried everything, physiotherapy, stretching, changing shoes, thinking how my posture is, how I walk - nothing helped. So I'm so thankful for the injection if it works long term with exercise. I'm not even 25 years old so it's very demotivating to have that much pain.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Elonkoism. Glad to hear the injection worked. Be sure to work on stretching and strengthening now that you have less pain or it will likely come back. Good luck.

[@Thechristianremnantnomad]

So sorry you have to go through this i also am suffering with this condition on my right hips the pain is so much worse than child birth.

[@akegan]

I had same experience

[@dominiquesarojini8590]

I was told u can only have a certain amount of cortisone injection in any spot before it weakens it.. so I keep it for later. Though the pain from hip to knee is always there.. I am afraid to either : over stretch or walk too much.. 4 years since my fall & just got inflammed again by wearing too tight a 'tool belt' over my hip

[@willacunningham7409]

I had a cortisone injection and how wonderful it was to feel no pain..didn't last but a few hours though. I also had a few shock wave treatments which didn't help. I have given up and will have to live with the discomfort.

[@amyulisse773]

Thank You for thjs video!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

No worries!

[@2ndChanceCrafting]

Having disabling pain for 8 months, limping, started to just sit and do nothing so I finally got cortisone injection last week. What a relief! It took outer pain away going down to my knee but all it was affecting my lower back, that is also better. I am hyper mobile as well and my hips "snap" all the time. Still not sure what started it. MRI shows bilateral trochanteric bursitis. I feel like a new women with pain relief and have started doing proper exercises for happy bursa! Thanks for the great video.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Make sure you keep up the exercises. Glad you are ok now. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@sheryl318]

I asked this physical medicine guy about the shots. And he wasn't very enthusiastic about it. But this id for for you?

[@2ndChanceCrafting]

@@sheryl318 - Yes, huge difference. It is now about a year later and I will need another one soon.

[@joenock3466]

I was in the emergency room for bursitis yesterday, the pain was unbelievable, first time saw these two doctors excellent, going for cortisone tomorrow

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Joe. Good luck with the injection and make sure you do the physio. Thanks for watching.

[@vivianeraw8448]

Hey how r u Any improvement 🤏 !?

[@nypdbob]

Great video.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks Grim. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@Melanie-ix4nq]

Thanks for that info, my pain management doctor didn't explain anything. I just got an injection for Trochanteric Bursitis, it help the pain a lot, but I still can't sleep on my right side. It's only been 4 days. I hear it take longer before it's completely better.

[@jessegloe2135]

It sounds like I am one of the few people who had surgery to remove the bursas from both greater trochanters. I did this because nothing else worked. The surgery was painful but it did help. About two years after my bursas were removed, I had both hips replaced. I hope this info may help someone where shots and meds don't help.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thank you so much for sharing Jesse. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@ivanyamanaka26]

This confirms it my VA Dr. Is correct I have bursitis & not arthritis or the rod & screw I have since 1990, pain started after doing flooring work earler in the year. just waiting to see a specialist now. I know I need a modified shoe to compensate for my shorter leg. This video answered a lot of questions I had!! Thank you!! 👍👍

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad we could help Ivan. All the best. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@MsSherri1972]

This was very informative, I am dealing with hip bursitis around a total hip done 8 years ago, originally was a resurface but part failed in recovery and had to be converted to a total hip next day

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Sherri J. Yes bursitis can be an ongoing issue and more commonly when you have had multiple procedures. Good luck with reducing your pain and improving your function with respect to the bursitis. Hang in there as it often takes a long time to get better. Thanks for watching.

[@vivianeraw8448]

Hey how r u now any improvement

[@MsSherri1972]

@@vivianeraw8448 yes it’s better now

[@vivianeraw8448]

@@MsSherri1972 m glad you feel better M looking for Hope Its been 5month since i got bursitis injured from exercise 🥺 Can you give me some tips to help healing? Do u recommend walking and physical therapy !?

[@vernekelley9356]

I've not presented as a "hip' to an ortho nurse practitioner, a PT or ortho PA. No hip involvement was suspected despite my age (73) and my obesity. They took a side view that caught more of my lower spine that only showed slight anterior slippage in the L4-L5. Since I had NO symptoms in my lower legs they just were stumped.However, when they took a front view x-ray of my hip they saw...and I saw...serious arthritis bilaterally. However, I have no signs of a hip problem. The doctors will not do a replacement...which I neither want or think I need...due to my weight, age and comorbidities. However...that is all they are focused on now---my hip. Your video was SUCH a gift to me. I can touch the pain with one finger...right over the trochanter. It radiates down the back of my thigh, across where the thigh and the buttocks connect and, on really bad days, across the top of my thigh in a downward angle...not towards the groin. And hearing how long it can take to heal, oddly, was a comfort to me. Everything I've read said 2-3 weeks. I was getting very discouraged. That helped tremendously. My PT had me biking...bad choice. I continue with as much movement as I can and I'm slowly losing weight the healthy way. That was a very, very long way of saying a GIANT Thank You to you both!!!!!!!!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You are very welcome Verne! Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@CraftingMyWorld]

Thank you - that was really helpful & very informative. Been suffering from right-hand hip bursitis for a while now & been struggling to know what to do. I had been to a chiropractor who has been doing intense deep tissue massage in the area as they said it was the best thing for it following a cortisone injection from my doctor - but of course, now I realise, that was a HUGE mistake to have the deep tissue massage & it has been keeping the problem going. I feel so stupid & foolish in retrospect - but are now seeing a Physiotherapist instead and doing the exercises he has recommended & have already noticed an improvement even though it is very early days. I guess I am making my comment so no-one else does what I did re the deep tissue massage - and to just rely on your doctor and his recommendations: learned my lesson the hard way plus the financial outlay has been very large :-(

[@bron3537]

yes me too, I was rolling on a hard ball to massage deeply thinking I was helping it, turns out this was a big mistake.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi CraftingMyWorld. Sounds like you were having a difficult time. Massage is not universally bad however this can aggravate the problem. Physio and NSAIDs (orally or topically) are the mainstays. Good luck to you!

[@vivianeraw8448]

Hey how r u now Hope you recovered

[@willacunningham7409]

I"ve had people advise me to NOT go to a chiropractor and am so glad I took their advise. My husband injured his back and chose to go to a chiropractor who massaged the area, didn't make a x-ray so wonder how he knew what was wrong!! The massage was very painful and did not solve the problem, in fact the pain was worse. Husband went to a surgeon and the problem was solved after a few months of recoup.

[@wernerhugo1427]

Can you please do a video on hip arthroscopy for a labral tear

[@billyatkins6310]

I have been unlucky to have this and you have clarified how long the process is.cycling up hill it seems sent my hip in to trauma and now I can hardly walk or work. My physio says exactly what u have and I’m hoping my exercises prolong the pain till I can get an injection

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Billy. Yes stretch those soft tissues out to reduce the contact and the pain. Medications and topicals are a good start before the injection. Good luck and thanks for watching.

[@vivianeraw8448]

Hey Billy How are you now? Any improvement !? Are you able to cycle again!?

[@Bel-ri4vz]

Thank You.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome Bel. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@larryjackson6064]

Thank you for this information !

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Larry. Glad we could help in any way.

[@24aquablue]

This was so informative. Thank you for this video and explanation!! I have this and don't know why it began. I do have hip snapping a lot- have had it since I was a teen. Are there any exercises to strengthen the area and lessen the hip snapping??

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome Karin. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@vivianeraw8448]

Hey how r u now did you recover

[@jancreech2795]

I was just diagnosed today w hip bursitis and watching your video has helped me understand it all a lot more. I did get a cortisone shot n have therapy to do, but I’m 61 n had let it go for a few months… Thanks for taking time out of your schedule to make these videos! 😊

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You are so welcome Jan. Best of luck!! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@vivianeraw8448]

Hey how r u now did you recover from bursitis !?

[@priscillathompson4813]

Great video. I have it both hips. Painful

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks for watching priscilla. Yes it can be very painful. Good luck.

[@idinlvvegas5528]

Me too! And it’s killing me. I’ve changed my mattress and even put a foam topper on. It helps a little , but I’m a side sleeper so I’m turning a lot. I’ve been putting icy hot on both sides then put leggings on when I go to bed. That helps as well. Stretching morn and night helps too. And Motrin is my best friend! I hope it goes away soon😭😭

[@LoveABun]

idinlv Vegas Use an ice pack! Really helps, particularly if the bursa is swollen.

[@vivianeraw8448]

@@idinlvvegas5528 how r u now

[@lornabartlett2744]

Bang on with continue to do the stretches to strengthen. My left hip has bursits which is often tender.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Lorna. Thanks for the comment and for watching! Don't give up - it can nag on for quite some time.

[@lornabartlett2744]

@@TalkingWithDocs yes right because the direct deep pain tells me after 6 years its not going away even with stretches in my daily routine of housekeeping duties. I plan to keep up hold on to learn more from Talking With Docs ! Tapped in Tuned in & Turned on

[@vivianeraw8448]

@@lornabartlett2744 Hey how r u now

[@lornabartlett2744]

@@vivianeraw8448 remarkably hips have reduced the pain of inflammation. Happy with feeling better mobility walking. Thanks

[@alidavalentinagosgnach700]

This video was very helpful docs, thanks for taking the time to share and explaining this. Cheers!😊

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You are very welcome Alida. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@bettyweimer394]

I love you guys!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

We love you too Betty! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@sandyf6215]

Thanks guys! Now I know what is wrong!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Sandy. So glad that we could help! Good luck going forward and thanks for watching!

[@Jerzidi9]

Wow - I’m one of those people begging for hip surgery. Your video was awesome. Why my ortho guy didn’t explain that to me is staggering! So do i add new doc to my list of items to do? Just subscribed. Pulling the trigger on a new mattress (if i cant lay on that side what good is a new mattress)?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Dianne. So glad you liked the video. Not sure about the new doc - very personal choice. Best of luck with your bursitis! Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@rockettgirl1111]

Thx for this...the term bursitis sounds so benign but it is sooo painful! It seems stretching and moving is the best...but getting up from a seated position is the worst! Please, could you do a video on Cervical spine problems? I have multiple level arthritis and disk deterioration (bulging, bone spurs, blah, blah, blah) with radicular pain into shoulder and down my arm. I'd love to hear your recommendations for this problem. This is a great public service..thanks again!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Alison. Yes sounds like nothing but can be life altering and can last for years! Sorry to hear you have it. Yes we will add the neck to our list of topics. We do not specifically do neck surgery but we can talk about it and maybe get a guest speaker as well. Thanks for watching and good luck.

[@marshaegan4316]

Excellent

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you liked it marsha! Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@user-gz5sh5jn3m]

The worst pain I ever felt. Next to giving birth! I just got an injection 💉. It worked out wonderfully. I had never heard of bursa or bursitis until I woke up in pain this weekend.

[@user-fm8ob3hu1f]

I had a injection, lasted a few hours...

[@queenie4837]

I'm a fit 58 year old female and mt GP told me this morning I have greater trochanteric pain syndrome. My hip has been painful for months - can't lie on it, walking up or down steep hills aggrevated it. The GP has told me to think about the steriod injection but if I don't want to go through that I can contiinue taking the anti inflammatory tablets. Thank you Doctors for this information, I am now informed.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes you are!

[@vivianeraw8448]

Hey how r u now

[@moonapearmy7099]

Great info thank you. What are the best anti inflammatory pills for bursitis?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi MoonApeArmy. Best to talk to your pharmacist. Most are effective. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@michellegreen9311]

Thanks

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome Michelle. Good luck and thanks for watching.

[@BnDchase]

Thank you, great information. I have read to ice the area. Do you have a diagram of where exactly to place the cold on your hip bursitis?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

No, sorry. On the most prominent part on the side of your hip.

[@carmensteiner7313]

Great video. I had bursitis surgery and it was a complete waste of time and money!!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Carmen. Unfortunately sometimes that is the case. Thanks for watching unsubscribing

[@cathylaycock5598]

Moving into 2024, I was just diagnosed with right hip bursitis. I was told to take Tylenol 3x day, prescription topical cream, referral to hospital for injection. Like you said, X-rays showed minimal arthritis. The only issue will be the very long wait for hospital appointment. Walking doesn’t always hurt more so after an hour or two. Sometimes I’m in severe pain when I get in the house. I just want to sit quietly with a coffee and leg resting on ottoman.

[@pjk1714]

Wish cardiologist understood the issues that can arise from frequent injections to relieve LDL treatment pain. It's just a natural go too as a fall back in conversation. I've seen the long-term affects that don't always turn out well after years. Thanks for sharing and being so frank.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You are very welcome Pj. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@ldld64]

STRETCH! STRETCH! STRETCH ! Learn the different ways you can stretch for hip Bursitis, this is better than any medication and it works ! But it does take time .

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Lisa. We would agree. The key is to loosen up the lateral soft tissues so they rub less on the prominent greater trochanter. Thanks for watching.

[@ldld64]

@@TalkingWithDocs your welcome !!

[@tootsla1252]

I'm 50% better since I started the hip stretch exercises.

[@pelucitadered]

Lisa Gonzalez: I took a bad fall a month ago and my knees broke the fall. In my later years my knees have given me problems, coming from the days when I use to lift weights. I have had cortisone shots to my knees, which helped greatly and also once to my hips, the effects which didn't last that long. So after the fall the knees got better, but I guess from over compensating to keep my knees from hurting, the hips and the ball joint are now causing me really bad pain. I can hardly walk at home without having to hold on to the countertops and furniture. My NSAIDS have not helped any. So, now I'm considering a cortisone(s) shot again, but I've been putting it off. I too have heard that stretching helps. So, are there any specific exercises on KZbin that I could do to help alleviate the pain? I would truly appreciate some guidance! Thank you. -EB

[@ldld64]

@@pelucitadered yes ,there are lots of video exercises on stretching (just type in stretches for hip Bursitis) and icing the hip area helps with the inflammation as well .Do these every day, maybe twice a day if you can , but be patient it does work .( Ibuprofen too)

[@utahboxergirl11]

Mine started from a lower back injury. Wong tu yick is a great topical. ❤

[@patrickbowen5398]

I just had 2 injections, one in each hip, for Trochanteric bursitis. Xrays were taken, the the MD immediately confirmed by diagnosis, and gave me the Cortisone injections. TBH, I thought I had hip arthritis. I'm glad I was wrong. Right now I am very sore in the hips from these injections - the needles were long and very long - but....I'm glad this MD did not make me waste time on oral meds, physiotherapy, PT, stretching, etc.etc.etc. ....I have faith that these cortisone injections are going to work.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Fingers crossed for you Patrick but even with the injections we would tell our patients that physio is a big part of the long term plan. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@susanlarkin4236]

Thank you. Excellent. I would add to the topical creams, etc., the stick-on pain patches. Wondrous relief. Find the one that is best for you. I prefer the Lidocaine and any Bio Freeze patches. Also stretches are key helpers.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Great advice, Susan