Trochanteric Bursitis Physiotherapy in Singapore

What is Trochanteric Bursitis?

Trochanteric bursitis is a condition where the bursa over the outer hip (greater trochanter) becomes inflamed.

The bursa is a small fluid-filled sac that reduces friction between muscles and bone. When irritated, it leads to pain, tenderness, and difficulty with movement around the hip.

If you are looking for trochanteric bursitis physiotherapy in Singapore, ACE Physio Sports can help.

What Causes Trochanteric Bursitis?

This condition develops due to repetitive friction and pressure on the outer hip.

Common causes include:

• Tight hip muscles (especially gluteal muscles)
• Overuse from walking, running, or stairs
• Prolonged standing or side-lying
• Poor biomechanics or posture
• Direct trauma to the hip
• Weak hip stabilising muscles

Over time, this repeated stress leads to inflammation and pain in the bursa.

Symptoms of Trochanteric Bursitis

Symptoms are usually felt on the outer side of the hip and may worsen with activity.

Common symptoms include:

• Pain on the outside of the hip
• Pain when lying on the affected side
• Pain when walking, running, or climbing stairs
• Pain when getting in and out of a car
• Tenderness when pressing the hip
• Pain spreading down the outer thigh
• Stiffness and reduced hip movement
• Weakness in the hip

Patients often describe it as:

• “Pain on the side of my hip when I lie down”
• “Hip pain when walking or climbing stairs”
• “Outer thigh pain going down the leg”
• “Pain when getting out of the car”

What Should I Do?

• Reduce activities that worsen the pain
• Avoid lying on the affected side
• Apply ice to reduce inflammation
• Start physiotherapy early

Early treatment helps prevent chronic hip pain.

Get expert care here: 👉 https://acephysiosport.com

What Shouldn’t I Do?

• Avoid pushing through hip pain
• Do not continue aggravating activities (running, stairs)
• Avoid prolonged standing on one leg
• Do not ignore persistent symptoms

Physiotherapy Treatment for Trochanteric Bursitis

At ACE Physio Sports, treatment focuses on reducing irritation and correcting the root cause.

Assessment

• Hip movement and strength analysis
• Identification of muscle imbalances
• Gait and posture evaluation

Treatment Approaches

1. Pain & Inflammation Reduction

• Electrotherapy
• Ice and anti-inflammatory strategies

2. Soft Tissue Treatment

• Release of tight muscles around the hip
• Deep tissue techniques

3. Stretching & Mobility

• Targeted stretching of gluteal and hip muscles
• Improving flexibility

4. Strengthening Exercises

• Hip stabilisation exercises
• Glute strengthening
• Core activation

5. Movement & Gait Correction

• Walking pattern retraining
• Functional movement correction

6. Additional Therapies

• Hydrotherapy
• Joint mobilisation

Our goal is to restore pain-free movement and prevent recurrence.

Start your recovery: 👉 https://acephysiosport.com

Recovery & Long-Term Effects

With proper physiotherapy:

• Most cases improve within 4–8 weeks
• Pain reduces significantly
• Normal walking and activity return

Without treatment, it may lead to:

• Chronic hip pain
• Reduced mobility
• Ongoing inflammation
• Difficulty with daily activities

In persistent cases, corticosteroid injections may be considered alongside physiotherapy.

Why Choose ACE Physio Sports

ACE Physio Sports in Singapore, near East Coast Road, provides specialised hip pain treatment.

✔ Accurate diagnosis of hip conditions ✔ Personalised physiotherapy programs ✔ Focus on long-term recovery ✔ One-on-one expert care ✔ Evidence-based treatment

If your hip pain is affecting your sleep, walking, or daily life, early physiotherapy can make a big difference.

Book Appointment

Don’t let hip pain limit your movement—get the right treatment early.

📞 Call/WhatsApp: +65 81535374 🌐 Book Online: 👉 https://acephysiosport.com