The quick answer is yes. Physical Therapy can absolutely help hip bursitis. The real question, however, is do you need to do the physical therapy exercises in a PT office, or can you do them at home?  The answer is it depends. Are you disciplined enough to do the exercises independently, or do you need an in-person appointment to hold you accountable? Or perhaps a combination of both is what works best for you. Only you know the answer! 

Regardless of the answer, if you’re experiencing hip bursitis pain, a PT plan can help ease that pain so you can move around more comfortably.  

What is Hip Bursitis? 

According to orthoInfo.com, “Bursitis is inflammation of the bursa. There are two major bursae in the hip that typically become irritated and inflamed. One bursa covers the bony point of the hip bone called the greater trochanter. Inflammation of this bursa is called trochanteric bursitis. Bursitis is inflammation of the bursa. There are two major bursae in the hip that typically become irritated and inflamed. One bursa covers the bony point of the hip bone called the greater trochanter. Inflammation of this bursa is called trochanteric bursitis.”

What does hip bursitis feel like? It’s a tenderness and joint pain that can range from feeling dull and achy to sharp and intense. In some cases, the affected area can also feel warm to the touch. In short, it’s nothing anyone wants to live with and deal with day to day, so it’s important to see a physical therapist who can set up a plan customized for your needs, whether it be in the clinic, in person, or a combination of both. 

Various Treatments for Hip Bursitis

The treatments that work for one person’s hip bursitis might not work for someone else’s hip bursitis. However, many of the most common treatments include: 

• Stretching
• Strengthening/Exercises
• Massage
• Ice 
• (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or naproxen (Aleve)
• Electrical stimulation

In more severe cases:

• Corticosteroid injections
• Surgery

Hip Bursitis Treatment in Irving and Surrounding Areas

Have you been diagnosed with hip bursitis or do you think you might have hip bursitis? The experienced physical therapy team at Physical Therapy NOW can help with a treatment plan created specifically for you and your needs.  Call today to set up an appointment so we can support you with an in-clinic or at-home treatment plan at (214) 225-0291.