Outer Hip Pain: Is It Hip Bursitis or Gluteal Tendinopathy?
By Dr. Zach Greenwade, DC, MS | Published: June 1st, 2026 What’s Causing Pain on the Outside of Your Hip? If you’re experiencing pain on the outside of your hip, you may have been told it’s “hip bursitis.” While bursitis can cause lateral hip pain, research shows that many people actually have gluteal tendinopathy, a…



