Trochanteric Bursitis (Outside Hip Pain)

[Harrys767]

Has anyone had this condition before? How long did it take to resolve and what treatment/adjustment to your training schedule did you make?

I have a fairly lengthy week of cycling in about 7 weeks and really can't afford to lose too much time if possible, so I'm trying to ascertain what has worked best for others.

So far I've tried rest,NSAIDs (voltaren/ibuprofen), stretching, planking (forward/side), side leg raises. The pain disappears and then resumes after I have ridden again.

Thanks.

[scotto]

get it diagnosed properly. all too often i am referred to see people with hip bursitis that isnt there. i suspect ive probably seen a couple of real cases in 20 yrs as a physio. exclude itb and lumbar issues first.

[Harrys767]

The GP says it is bursitis. The Physio says it is itb, which is primarily what has been treated so far. Are the two not interrelated? Ie a tight itb over an inflamed bursa?

Thanks.