Treatment for Gluteal Tendinopathy

Gluteal tendinopathy or tendinitis refers to either Glute Med tendinopathy or Glute Min tendinopathy or both together. In this video, Maryke explains what causes it and what treatments you may find useful. She also explains what types of exercise work for this kind of injury.
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Chapters:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:59 What is gluteal tendinopathy?
00:07:02 Who gets gluteal tendinopathy?
00:12:07 Treatment for gluteal tendinopathy
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[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

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[@steffenhofer2466]

Hey Maryke i have a big problem. My tendon is so easy to irritate that i cannot do anything anymore. The last Time it got irritated even when i was lying in my bed sleeping. last 6 Weeks i did irritate it arround 13-15 times trying exercices that never worked, now my ultimate goal is to not irritate it anymore and at least beeing on feet arround 15 mins a day. I am paranoid so much that i cannot do a single movement without fearing to irritate it. You have any advice for me i am pretty worried i need to go to hospital soon.

[@frankjones3671]

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[@khalilkhalifa1853]

Hi doc ! I am a victim of the hip pain you talked about. It 's almost 2 years since I fell in this problem.I have been to the doctor's twice . All they do is x ray and a prescription of medication that turns out at the end to be just pain killers .Thank God over the past 4 months my pain ceased but still can't stand on both legs. By the way I used to run a lot and play soccer until days before I get sick .All you said in your video applies to my case. I worked on lessening my weight. I will try to follow the exercises you prescribed and hopefully I would stand on my legs again . I let you know I m using two crutches to walk to avoid any deterioration of my hip pain. Would you plz give me more advice how to deal with this disease . Thx

[@hemalathan4521]

Does l5 s1 nerve root compression cause pain in the hip bursitis and also numbness ​@@steffenhofer2466

[@antidepressant11]

You are one of the best physical therapists/ advisers on KZbin .

[@christinawolf8012]

Thank you! This is BY FAR the best video I have found for my hip pain. Most videos just tell you to stretch, stretch, stretch those muscles, but stretching makes the pain WORSE! Your descriptions and exercises are so helpful 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Glad you found it useful! xm

[@Pwrcritter]

So many so called experts stress stretching on here. Now I know..

[@0famz]

Yes stretching makes the pain worse for me, I don't know if its periformis syndrome I have or a tendinopothy.

[@ruthierobin2453]

Thank you for your information I'm going to the doctor tomorrow and tell him that I have a gluteal tendinopathy God bless thanks again!

[@oscarmudzamiri3413]

You deserve tens of millions of subscribers.

[@eileenapolakiatis6188]

Thank you awesome info - liked the structured presentation, with progressive knowledge, exercises and alternate treatments.

[@darrenscott3544]

Agreed!

[@Pwrcritter]

She do..

[@pinkraven3197]

I agree, I have this and it's menopause related ( collagène). Toole months to find this information.

[@Katie-vy5rd]

@@pinkraven3197 are you doing better after this info? And did you start collagen? If you don't mind sharing..😊

[@planetprince67]

It takes time weeding through the halfwits, but I always do find the video where the person truly knows the subject. Bravo and thank you.

[@lylegrant7491]

Superb explanations of the nature of the problem and how it can be treated. I searched long and hard to find this.

[@livingweaponnightmare]

Just waking up with this is horrible. One of the most aggravating injuries ever.

[@lisalowrey2230]

Thank you SO MUCH for posting videos about this condition. I have been suffering from this condition off and on for years, and had no idea what the name of it was until last week. This process started in November 2023 and the doctor thought it was my S.I. No one really listened to me when I kept insisting that the pain was in my hips, not my back. I did PT for 2 months for my back. I kept telling the PT about my hips, so he gave me some hip stretches to do with the back exercises. After seeing this video, I realize now that the PT actually gave me exercises & stretches that were re-irritating the tendons.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You're welcome!

[@kitteagirl]

I think I have finally found the answer to what is going on with my left hip, buttock, and thigh. I can relate to what you are saying. I've watched therapists all over the internet and gone to three different ones in my city for this issue. They all have different opinions, and none of them seem to be the right answer. It always seems that when I find a therapist online who seems to be explaining what I am experiencing, they are located in the UK!!! The UK must have some terrific physiotherapists!! I'm having an MRI in a couple weeks, and I am going to be sure to mention this to the pain anesthesia doctor I see. I am not happy about possibly doing steroid injections, but I am a determined and devoted person to exercise and health. I would not let the injections stop me from treating the injury. I know the injections wear off and are not the final answer. I''m looking forward to viewing more of your videos! (I'm also looking forward to hopefully getting some sleep tonight!) 💤 Thanks, again!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

I'm glad you found the video useful! Our physios do online consultations via video call, so it doesn't matter where in the world you are. More info here, if you're interested in an assessment and a personalised treatment plan: www.sports-injury-physio.com/

[@karens1831]

This was so incredibly helpful. I was diagnosed with calcific tendonitis of the gluteus medias/gluteus minimus, and now I understand what to do and not do. Way more informative than the doctor. And it all makes perfect sense! Well done! I'm thrilled!

[@dellves]

How are you doing to date? I hope you are better :) I have just discovered this lady, her advice seems helpful and really superb!

[@user-dx9ux4qb6n]

Wow, this video is really amazing. I have had shockwave therapy, steroid injections, just received PRP injections and needed some good advice on how to train my tendons. The PT doctors I worked with last year injured me twice. if they did what you recommended in this video, I would probably feel a lot better. but I'm still in pain. Thank you very much for the short and sweet video.❤❤❤❤

[@harveyben]

Thank you Maryke. A really comprehensive video. 👍

[@kokomoko6162]

I see this was posted 2y’s ago, but it came through my YT feed, but alas, this subject literally never gets outdated, Especially the way that you explain it!! There are some wonderful people out there putting out exercises to help with pain, but they give you exercises that you can’t even do!, because you’re in so much pain, from injury, or many other reasons, and the way that you explain it with the realization that you have to start out somewhere (within your ability), and keep building on it.

[@carmenc3911]

I'm so grateful I found your channel. This is becoming my Go-To place to understand some of the issues I'm dealing with.

[@crystalmanning4953]

Fantastic information that really transforms the approach I was taking. Thank you so much for this wonderful video!

[@adev_312]

This is such a great delivery of information around this subject! Thank you....

[@amraimai2330]

Wow! Such a perfect explanation of pain and super training and how to progress training! Thank you so much! 🙏

[@achilles1001]

Excellent information. And excellent delivery. Thank you.

[@davidshepherd9933]

Maryke thanks for such a comprehensive and helpful video. The advice and exercises are really helpful and I will be putting them into practice when I get home today. Your schema of rest and recovery, followed by strengthening makes absolute sense. Subscribed to the channel, as I am sure that there will be much more (evidence based) advice to glean.

[@spur0of0the0moment]

Thank you so much! I have flat foot and PTTD in my left leg from an injury. This explains my new onset hip pain.

[@7000bass]

Absolutely excellent, thank you so much for sharing this. Very helpful and the best presentation I’ve seen. Thanks 🙏

[@aprilburmester]

Thank you! My PT has been very busy and not able to fit me in and this has been really helpful and given me tools to work on so that I can move forward in my treatment plan

[@sylviakambalametore8385]

Insightful, great presentation and demonstration, you are a great teacher. Thanks

[@angiedamian681]

My hats to you Doctor! You’re a gem for us on KZbin. Been following you since last year! God bless you!🙏🏻❤️

[@hudsonharris9018]

Phenomenal video. Thank you SO much for creating this.

[@sabrinapretorius5523]

Thank you Maryke. These explanations in a few of your awesome videos which I watched were exactly the answers I was looking for. Finaly, after two years of discomfort and pain it was explained in detail in a way that I understood the cause, effect and the solution. You are a life saver. You deserve thousands of followers. Thanks so much!!!

[@LaughingFox1]

Wow - thank you. Well done, your explanations really help me to understand why this is recurring for me.

[@meinhendl]

the absolute best explanations in the web . thank you so much !

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You're very welcome!

[@awesomeblossom89]

This is by far the best video on this condition. I have been suffering from this for quite a while and is also causing my knee pain.

[@maureenpolak2184]

Appreciate relatable information. Just need to find someone who knows how to treat. You have certainly made an better awareness of treatment. Thanks for this help

[@najumehra1966]

So clearly explained thank you

[@beorcstormorsdatter1097]

Thank you so much for this. Entirely helpful. Bless you.

[@simonsmith8783]

Thanks so much for this. As a 56 year old who still like to push their training I’m beginning to realise that some things need a little more coaxing. This week it was my gluteus medius which needed coaxing! The pain was intense especially when I sneezed! But this has really helped

[@ProjectJake]

I feel like I was nodding and saying yes the entire video 😅 I am super grateful that the physio I have been seeing for this issue has provided almost the exact overview of causes and treatment without putting the label to the issue which this vid has just explained for me!

[@sharonsimmons4003]

wonderfully explained i were told i have gluteal tendinopathy now understand it more watching your video thankyou

[@aurabijou3073]

I am a physical therapist with recent diagnosis gluteal tendinosis, bursitis and labrum tear (trifecta). This is a wonderful video with excellent education and self help. I have found it very useful also to do weight shifting in place (slow controlled shifting with focus on balanced movement and co-contraction at hip joints). progress to small sidestepping and eventually sidestepping up an incline. I recommend small movement Tai Chi, especially lift onto toes and rock back on heels--good, slow, controlled balance exercise that requires stabilization at pelvis. USE PERCEIVED EXERTION SCALE when you exercise--NOTICE when you are going beyond what feels somewhat hard--that will usually lead to poor results (re-injury) You have to find patience and self control. Slow but steady gets your butt back in gear!

[@c.tucker95]

Yes !! Tai Chi

[@Katie-vy5rd]

Thanks.. I have the lovely trifecta too!🥴

[@c.tucker95]

@@Katie-vy5rd I guess I do as well. So how do I know if I am hurting myself worse verses strengthening. I hurt constantly whether moving or not.

[@c.tucker95]

Are either of you two up for a laminectomy or thr! Ortho want to do a thr on me yet surgeon said let's settle the back down first. Thank God. And so no surgeries yet and for some reason I just am scared to death to do the thr. Esp when ortho hasn't said one word about the trifecta....torn labrum and gluteal minimus atrophy and tendinosis. I just happened to read that on my report.

[@Katie-vy5rd]

@@c.tucker95 if your orthopedist will recommend a THR.. then you have net requirements which I think may be your answer.. my brother has had had 2 total hip replacements and one knee.. he said hips were a piece of cake compared to knee.. if you decide to have the hip I think you got this.. I have found that it takes more energy for me to hobble and it's just getting the rest of my body out of whack because of the of the compensating... And wouldn't it be nice to just feel no pain again anyway good luck I hope that helped

[@darlaramirez8866]

Thank you SO much! This was incredibly helpful!!!

[@rosilenepimenta3294]

Excellent explanation! I am facing it and i was wondering why! Bingo! I identified few reasons! Thank you

[@Maquilishuat67]

Liquid gold right here. You explained it better than my doctor did.

[@hamletvelt4331]

Thanks so much for these insights, which are taking the advice from my own physio to the next level! I've been suffering with this for 5 years, but it has only very recently been diagnosed correctly, after 5 years of various misdiagnoses ranging from facet joint overgrowth to SIJ misalignment to piriformis syndrome to herniated disk, which has led to two pointless operations and various diagnostic injections and thousands of £££ spent. Now, at last, I'm able to see some light at the end of the tunnel. Baie dankie, Maryke.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You're welcome!

[@robertlagan8441]

Excellent. In my opinion by far the best.

[@rakeshmottey3384]

Great video.. very useful... just started those recovery exercises

[@louiselimb6164]

Excellent information.

[@emmafoster6434]

Great video, thanks for the information

[@paulfaucher446]

Great job and thank you for your clarity and organization.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Thanks for watching!

[@queensjamnights]

One of the best explanations and treatment descriptions...!🙏

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Thanks for watching!

[@Laura-rx9mp]

Thank you so much. Had a great massage today, and will continue to exercise. Now to use the pillow at night!

[@StraightShooter71]

Great video 👍 thankyou for the useful tips. My Gluts have been weak for years

[@silenceklareece]

Wow very excellent video has helped me so much get my life back❤️

[@veronicabrewer4601]

Best advice I've had yet for my hip pain!!!! Thankyou so much

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You're so welcome!

[@SuperAchileas]

i had a fall in that place , i put a blaster and it helps ,your exercises are very beneficial thanks

[@natalienaranjo9597]

This is EXACTLY what’s going on with me, nailed it!!!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

So glad!

[@cshell2001]

This is brilliant. Thank you 😊

[@jonathanwilson7988]

You are an amazing teacher! Thanks for the tips. Helped my pain nearly immediately

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Glad it helped!

[@paulgardiner3112]

thank you , very helpful and informative

[@michelleaucklandnz5089]

Thankyou! the symptoms are the same as mine. Il be starting this regime now.

[@Nick-kf3io]

You are brilliant and this video changed my life! ❤️ thank you so much

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Glad it helped!

[@kcsunnyone]

What a great teacher you are! You explain the conditions and physiology of exactly what happens. Thank you. I had this arise suddenly but have arthritis in hips badly. Your description of wanting to put on socks and shoes is perfect! I’ve actually said those same things to my adult sons and I’m thinking of sending this video to them because you explain it so well. I’m going to go see my general practitioner Wednesday and will be bringing up much of what you’ve spoken about here.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Thank you, and good luck with your recovery!

[@ThanhNguyen-bd5ci]

Thank you! The best video so far for runner with discomfort in the hip.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You're welcome!

[@bonnievega9783]

This is so helpful!!!! You are incredibly informative & so appreciate your content🙏🏼

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@skihillsandy]

Love your videos, great analysis & description.👍🏽

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Thank you Sandy! xm

[@JavaGyzelle]

Very helpful video , I am new to the gluteal tendinitis , and I found your instructions very down to the point and informative. Thank you!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@geoffreyjarvis1791]

Yes, excellent, thank you,I agree with all the positive comments. It's clear, comprehensive and actionable. Well done

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You're very welcome

[@sherrismith4754]

Thank you I have had this pain since I started swimming laps. I do have an autoimmune disease I have been having dry needling and cupping with some relief of pain but always reflates. I will try these exercises.

[@debbiemartell8100]

this was fantastic, thanks

[@rileypaigemc7018]

This is an incredible video! ❤ thank you SO much !!! As a PT student, this is amazing !

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You're so welcome!

[@spaceshipearth356]

I have no idea how the YT algorithm does that, but I am thankful for another bang-on recommendation!

[@edwardjones2873]

You're very informative thank you

[@barbaradaly5208]

You are so thorough and helpful!! Thank you

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@carolynharris5902]

Oh my goodness you are so right no stretch here!! I went full force with stretches that my PT gave me and was in terrible pain afterwards. The side stretch with the pillows, my hips thank you.. I love the fabulous alternative stretches to help us before we really start digging into the deep stretch. Thanks so much for the the wonderful video~

[@justdontgiveafukk]

Thanks, great video!

[@kykwan49]

Thank you, Marybeth, for this wonderful presentation. Now I have a better understanding of my glute pain and how to get better.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You are welcome!

[@kameshinipillay4587]

What an amaze video! Thank you so informative

[@blanchegriffith5434]

Excellent!!!!!! Extremely helpful!!!

[@veronicatheedoll66]

Omg finally some answers, I've had it for a few years and has gotten worst... thank you for the information and help

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You're welcome!

[@joycegreen4524]

fantastic information , your a star!!!

[@kellyuniewski9518]

Thank you Maryke, your video was wonderful and makes me feel hopeful. I fit the criteria: I'm 50, with a few lbs. to lose, over-trained (went from barely running to training for a 1/2 marathon over six weeks), pain over hip to gluteus, weak glutes and core muscles. I am so happy to have found this video.

[@bjc203]

Thank you SO much! This helped me figure out what was happening in my hip.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Glad it helped!

[@pietlouw9058]

Dankie Maryke!

[@Highlights-hj2cq]

thank you, very nice video!

[@SquatsAndThoughts]

This is fantastic breakdown. As a newer therapist I love absorbing knowledge from more experienced therapists in the field! Thank you!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You're so welcome!

[@carefreedelight2355]

Excellent! So clear and helpful. Your straightforward but high level analysis of all the different parts was wonderfully accessible . Thank you for taking the time to do this. I didn’t know where the pain was coming from , it felt like my bone had splintered because it was just not going away and I was continuing to strain the area! You also made me want to do the exercise so that I would be able to resist such tendon damage in the future. I did not feel afraid, but empowered and a tad silly for not doing exercises before!!!! Many, many thanks.

[@ChristineCain-kf2hn]

thankyou for the detailed explanation. I think it be very helpful when i see my Doctor.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You're welcome!

[@patriciakimworsley9315]

Thank you so much very informative!!

[@balajimehsana9486]

Thanks for video.

[@luisangelpandemonium]

Congrats! Outstanding work !!!! Great ! ..... Well done ......

[@britboucher]

I can't thank you enough. I had gastric bypass recently and as my body comp is changing and I am trying to increase my fitness level, started to get this awful pain. 😖 I'm seeing now how even how I stand, sleep and sit is playing into this. Thank you for giving me the knowledge and tools I can use to help myself.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You got this!

[@marytenney6843]

I've done a lot of research as to how I can treat my gluteal tendinopathy and this is the best video so far! I'm an active 50 something female and now realize my 8 hours a night sleeping on my right side has not served me well. Thank you for all this great information!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ckiotontu]

I found this to be very informative and extremely helpful in terms of healing and recovery. I believe that’s the problem I have right now. The symptoms she described were so familiar with what’s happening in my hip/butt.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Good luck with your recovery!

[@pixie3458]

Thank you! I finally understand the pain I am left with after falling down a staircase resulting in imbalance across my hips! Got nowhere with UK NHS, physio or chiropractor which was very frustrating. Great to have confirmed the exercises that help 😊

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

You're welcome!

[@jasmeetsingh3512]

really nice the way you tell it

[@madgemembrane]

16:08 self-massage with tennis ball 17:57 exercise, overall strategy 19:00 glute med/min-specific exercises 20:50 isometric leglift 21:25 back-lying alternative 21:45 glute bridge 22:11 double-leg squats 23:52 isotonics without compression, then with compression 25:05 progression of squat training for runners 26:30 non-exercise treatments

[@madgemembrane]

Hope you don't mind the time-stamps. Thanks for this helpful video. I've just got the hang of relative rest and am ready to start getting strong again.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Thanks for watching!

[@escargot8854]

this video should have more views ❤❤❤

[@alc6276]

Thanks very informative.

[@gheorghefalcaru]

SO FANTASTIC! IT'S EXACTLY WHAT I NEED! AT LAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@c.tucker95]

Exactly what I have been needing help with for years and years now and esp in the last 17 months now. Have not been able to walk and this is exactly why. My mri showed the gluteal tendinopathy plus atrophy in that minimus muscle from injury. Instead ortho surgeons want to do THR but have not once said anything about the gluteal tenonapothy. So I am afraid to trust them again. I feel they are not thorough enough. I am always an exception to the case and at the VA hosp they just lump everyone into one group and assume too much for my taste. So I've been researching and reading and researching and thank you so much for summing it all up for me. This video is THE best i have seen and I am going to mark it and make sure that this is the one that that everyone sees so as to describe my pains and probs plus my mri diag backs it up and then go from there . Thank you so much. You definitely know what you are doing and are very good at explaining it as if you were inside my head or body. You are good and I am grateful to you and our Lord. Good day for now

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

I'm glad you found the video helpful!

[@AR-eh8hh]

Absolutely, without a doubt, this is the best video I have watched concerning hip pain. She is the first person that explains often you can have Gluteal Tendinopathy AND Bursitis. I wish she practiced in the USA. I would see her in a minute. I intend on watching this over and over until I almost have it memorized. Thanks so much for an excellent video. You covered all bases. Now, I need to get to work fixing myself.

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Hi A R, I'm glad you found the video useful! Our physical therapists do video consultations with patients from all over the world, including the USA. More info here: www.sports-injury-physio.com/

[@TonyTony-dn2ir]

You absolutely nailed this. Your words were as effective as pictures in describing causes. Very impressive feat. Thank you. Agree with @christina wolf and @oscar

[@christineodonnell2711]

good explanation

[@keithbluestone]

Wonderful video, thank you!

[@SportsInjuryPhysio]

Our pleasure!