What you may feel
- Pain on the outer hip near the bony prominence.
- Lying on the painful side often disturbs sleep.
- Stairs, longer walks or standing on one leg may hurt.
- Crossing the legs or bringing the hip inward may aggravate symptoms.
- Pain sometimes spreads down the outer thigh.
How it is assessed
Assessment checks the outer hip, pelvic stability and response to tendon loading.
Explain how far you can walk, which footwear you use and which movements hurt. Mention recent injury or changes in activity.
Approaches to care
Care may include reducing tendon compression, adjusting sleeping positions and gradually strengthening the gluteal muscles.
Discuss realistic walking, work or exercise goals with your clinician. At follow-up, describe changes after activity and how long pain lasted.
When to seek urgent help
Inability to bear weight after injury, a hot red joint with fever, or a suddenly cold pale foot need urgent assessment.
Further reading: NHS · Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (NHS)
This is educational information and does not replace an individual medical assessment. Similar symptoms alone do not establish a diagnosis.