The trochanteritis It is a pain caused in the lateral hip area, caused by inflammation of the serous bursa found in a part of the femur call trochanter.
It is a painful injury that can affect the usual routine of people who suffer from it. From Retiro Clinics we tell you What is trochanteritis and how you can prevent it.
The trochanteritis, also known as trochanteric bursitis, is a pathology of the lateral part of the hip. Specifically, it is an inflammation in the tendons that are found in one of the areas of the femur, known as trochanter. It is also directly related to inflammation of the serous bags that protect this area of the femur.
It is a relatively common injury, usually in women, which can have various causes depending on the patient's symptoms and clinical history:
- As a result of trauma to the hip
- Due to injuries caused by repetitive movement (microtrauma)
- Excessive friction of the bones of the joint
- Patients with previous hip pathologies
- Overweight
Trochanteritis and overweight
As we have mentioned previously, this pathology can develop due to various causes, according to the patient's symptoms and clinical history.
He overweight is one of the most causes usual of trochanteric bursitis, since having a high body mass index causes a higher pressure on the hip bones and, consequently, increases the risk of developing a inflammation in the zone.
Furthermore, patients with previous hip pathologies, people who have previously undergone hip surgeries or, people who practice regularly impact sports, are more likely to develop this pathology.
Symptoms of trochanteritis
This hip pathology presents a series of common symptoms, although the most common is the presence of a Intense pain in the trochanter area. Furthermore, in many cases, this pain is usually radiate to other areas like the legs, and cause inflammation in the joint.
Patients also often present pain or discomfort when running, walking, and even when staying in the same posture for extended periods of time, as well as when sleeping, time of day when many of the symptoms explained above tend to be accentuated.
There is also usually a feeling of stiffness and weakness in the hip, which means that most patients have to Modify their usual routines and even stop practicing certain activities.
How to prevent trochanteritis?
The trochanteritis can avoid depending on the problem that is causing it, that is, while a person who suffers from this pathology due to having a high body mass index, can avoid it by following some guidelines, a patient who suffers from it in relation to a degenerative illness You won't be able to do anything to avoid it, although you can. ease the pain with the help of some treatment.
Patients suffering from trochanteritis as a consequence of being overweight, they must follow a series of recommendations to avoid it:
- Control body weight. To do this, they must have a balanced diet and diet.
- Perform physical exercise regularly
In general, for all those people who want avoid developing this pathology of the hip, it is recommended that avoid, to the greatest extent possible, the combat sports or activities that may cause pressure on the joint, as well as avoid forced postures for long periods of time.
Furthermore, before the appearance of symptoms that may be related to or pain in the hip area, it is very important go to a specialist that determines the cause and the most appropriate treatment to relieve pain and minimize its possible consequences.
Treatments for trochanteritis
Firstly, and as we have explained previously, in the presence of any pain or suspicion in the area, it is very important to go to a specialist to perform a complete diagnosis on the patient, and determine the possible injury.
Once the diagnosis has been studied and determined the cause of the injury, the specialist will will recommend the most appropriate treatment to relieve pain in the area and minimize the possible consequences, to regain your quality of life.
In addition to recommending a rehabilitative treatment, in most cases the patient is usually prescribed repose general, accompanied by a anti-inflammatory treatment that helps relieve pain and reduce inflammation in the area.
Practice sports such as swimming or running are recommended to reduce the negative effects of this injury, as well as performing specific exercises for the piriformis muscle
If you want more information about this hip pathology or about the treatments we can offer you at Retirement Clinics, can contact with us. From our clinic physiotherapy specialist and aesthetic medicine, we will help you find a solution to your ailments.
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