What is Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome?

Greater trochanteric pain syndrome is typically gradual and insidious in its onset, in other words, there was no obvious cause or specific incident.

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Greater trochanteric pain syndrome is typically gradual and insidious in its onset, in other words, there was no obvious cause or specific incident. On occasion, the pain can start due to a fall onto the outside of the hip. Symptoms often begin as intermittent episodes of pain which typically resolve with a short period of rest. As GTPS progresses these intermittent episodes often become more frequent.

Common symptoms of GTPS include:

• Pain over the lateral aspect of the hip located at the level of the greater trochanter.
• Pain with prolonged periods of standing, walking or running
• Pain with crossing legs or standing one hip hitched (for example when carrying a child on your hip)
• Pain at night/difficulty sleeping on that side
• Poor balance and standing on one leg often associated with pain