Pain on the Outside of Your Hip? How to Tell If It’s Your Hip Joint, Glute Tendons, or Low Back
By Dr. Zach Greenwade, DC, MS | Published: June 9th, 2026 You wake up, swing your legs out of bed, and feel a sharp, deep ache on the outside of your hip. It hurts when you lie on that side at night, stings when you climb stairs, and feels incredibly stiff when you stand up…



