Hip Pain & Bursitis

Hip pain affects millions of Americans across all age groups, from active adults with labral tears and hip impingement to older adults managing hip osteoarthritis and greater trochanteric bursitis. The hip is the largest joint in the body and carries the full weight of the upper body — meaning hip dysfunction quickly cascades to affect the knee, lower back, and overall mobility. RCAI’s hip orthotic solutions provide compression, support, and pain relief to keep patients moving.

Common Causes of Hip Pain & Bursitis

• Greater trochanteric bursitis (inflammation of the outer hip bursa)
• Hip osteoarthritis with cartilage degeneration
• Labral tear in the hip (femoroacetabular impingement)
• Hip flexor tendonitis (iliopsoas tendonitis)
• Piriformis syndrome causing buttock and hip pain
• Hip fracture (particularly in elderly patients with osteoporosis)
• Avascular necrosis (bone death from disrupted blood supply)
• Post-total hip replacement (THR) instability and rehabilitation

Common Symptoms:

• Pain deep in the groin, outer hip, or buttock
• Hip pain worsening with walking, climbing stairs, or prolonged sitting
• Tenderness directly over the greater trochanter (lateral hip)
• Clicking or snapping sensation with certain hip movements (snapping hip)
• Stiffness and reduced hip range of motion (particularly internal rotation)
• Referred pain into the thigh or knee
• Hip pain challenges affecting sleep (side-lying discomfort)

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How Is Hip Pain Treated?

• Physical therapy: hip strengthening and mobility exercises
• Hip brace or support for abductor muscle relief
• Corticosteroid bursa injections for trochanteric bursitis
• Anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs)
• Activity modification and weight management
• Hip arthroscopy for labral tears and impingement
• Total hip replacement (arthroplasty) for end-stage osteoarthritis
• Post-operative hip abduction orthoses to prevent dislocation

How Hip Supports & Orthoses Help:

Hip orthoses reduce pain through compression and proprioceptive input while supporting the abductor muscles during weight-bearing activities. Following total hip replacement, hip abduction braces are critical to maintaining the correct joint position during the early healing phase, preventing dislocation by limiting excessive hip flexion, adduction, and internal rotation. RCAI’s hip orthotic line addresses both conservative pain management and post-operative protection needs.

All products are available with a physician’s prescription. Contact your healthcare provider or orthotist to determine the right brace for your condition.