Greater trochanteric bursitis, also known as greater trochanteric pain syndrome, is one of the most common causes of hip pain. While greater trochanteric bursitis affects both active and inactive individuals, it is most common in moderately active, middle-aged females or those who have recently increased their activity level. In all individuals, pain on the outside of the hip from greater trochanteric bursitis can result in a limited ability to lie on the involved side, walk, climb stairs, squat, or participate in recreational activities. To treat greater trochanteric bursitis, physical therapists typically prescribe a combination of stretching and strengthening activities to decrease irritation in the hip and resolve pain.

Physical therapy promotes recovery from greater trochanteric bursitis by addressing issues such as pain and any lack of strength, flexibility, or body control. Your physical therapist may also recommend a period of relative rest, then help you slowly resume activities and carefully guide your progression. When greater trochanteric bursitis remains untreated, however, your pain will persist and result in long-term difficulty performing your desired activities.

Pinnacle Physical Therapy has a distinctive approach when it comes to treating patients. We are committed to getting results and meeting patients' goals of maximum improvement. In order to do so, therapists are available to treat patients within 24-48 hours of a request, spend critical one-on-one time with each patient, and truly understand each unique condition so that not only the specific pain is addressed, but the underlining problems are treated and prevented in the future. Our goal at Pinnacle is to get patients back to work, back to play, and back to life!

We are extremely excited to announce our recent growth with the addition of a talented new physical therapist, Laura Steininger. Laura and the other dedicated physical therapists at Pinnacle have immediate availability to treat patients Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Give us a call today at either of our locations: Post Falls (208) 777-4242 or Coeur d'Alene (208) 665-2000.

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