Outer Hip Pain Treatment in Uijeongbu, Korea

Pain on the outer side of the hip from irritated gluteal tendons and bursa, often worse lying on that side.

In short: Pain on the outer side of the hip from irritated gluteal tendons and bursa, often worse lying on that side.

What is Outer Hip Pain?

Previously called trochanteric bursitis, this condition mostly involves the gluteal tendons attaching to the outer hip bone. It is common in women over 40 and in runners.

Common symptoms

• Outer hip pain
• Pain lying on the side
• Pain climbing stairs

What causes it?

• Tendon overload
• Weak hip muscles
• Crossing legs

How it is diagnosed at Yonsei Leaders

Examination and ultrasound.

Non-surgical treatment options

• Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy: Focused acoustic energy (IN-520 device) delivered through the skin to stimulate healing in chronic tendon and fascia pain, with no needles and no…
• Ultrasound-Guided Injection: Real-time ultrasound (E-CUBE 8 DIA) lets the doctor see tendons, ligaments, bursae and nerves while injecting, for accurate soft-tissue and joint…
• Rehabilitation and Corrective Exercise: Guided strengthening, stabilisation and mobility exercise to rebuild support around the spine and joints and prevent pain from returning.

Your plan is tailored after examination; many patients combine a targeted procedure with manual therapy and exercise for longer-lasting results.

Self-care tips

• Pillow between knees at night
• Avoid crossing legs

Book: call 031-874-7500. Yonsei Leaders Neurosurgery Clinic, 3F Yugyeong Bldg II, 181 Hoeryong-ro, Uijeongbu, Korea, 1 minute from Balgok Station Exit 2. Open Mon–Fri 09:00–20:00, Sat 09:00–14:00. See directions and international patient help.

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