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Managing Hip Bursitis Pain

Posted by donnajones @donnajones, Nov 14, 2024

I have what has been diagnosed as bursitis in my right hip for almost a year now-steroids will relieve for a brief period of time . I can’t sleep of a night because that is when the pain is the worst. The only non pharmaceutical relief I have gotten is sound wave therapy has anyone had this and tried something that worked. This is now even bothering me when I walk of a day.

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | Jan 22 8:53am
In reply to @trimomlewis "I’ve had hip outer hip pain for about 6 months now. I found out that my..." + (show)
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I’ve had hip outer hip pain for about 6 months now. I found out that my bike seat was not adjusted properly combined with doing hip flexion exercises with bands. So pain was “self inflicted”. I opted out of steroid injection offered by doctor and working with a PT. Most of the work is stretching and a bit of strength moves. Once pain is gone, or at least greatly reduced, they will start more strength exercises. I’ve reduced my bicycling and when I go now, keep high cadence (less torque) and proper bike fit. Feeling better each day. When have a flare up, take Motrin and ice.

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Thanks @trimomlewis, I'm glad you are feeling better. Motrin and ice are a great combination, and not habit forming!

I spin about 5-6x/week. I have a 40 minute HIIT routine I like. Keeps my CV system in shape.

I had my left shoulder replaced last August and followed a rehab plan similar to what you describe. First, I spent one month with a PT to re-establish range of motion, flexibility. After that, we started working on strength, very slowly. I'm almost 6 months post-op now and feeling great. Recovery from all joint replacement surgeries, especially the shoulder, is a marathon, not a sprint. The best thing to have is patience for the process. It works.

I recently started seeing a therapist twice/month for dry needling (DN)/cupping, especially for my lower back and glutes, hamstrings, and upper back. DN works well for me. But by itself it's not enough. My therapist has shown me strengthening/stretching exercises I can do to complement and extend the effects of DN.

Not everyone is suited for DN. Fear of neddles is pretty much a non-starter. Although the needles are approx the width of a human hair. I mostly feel when the muscle "twitches" - more like a cramp - and then releases. Once in a while, it feels like a needle and hurts, but that's just part of the process.

Joe

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raebaby | @raebaby | Jan 22 12:49pm

Nurses at Kaiser when responding on emergency line for pain ,advise tell patients to take two ibuprofen and one Tylenol. The two different pils act in sync to relieve pain.

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