By Dr. Zach Greenwade, DC, MS | Published: August 7th, 2026 Outer hip pain—often misdiagnosed as trochanteric bursitis or general hip inflammation—is usually gluteal tendinopathy, a condition affecting 1 in 4 middle-aged women. Traditional advice like aggressive stretching or clamshells squeezes the tendon against the bone, irritating it further. Watch our complete video breakdown below…
By Dr. Zach Greenwade, DC, MS | Published: August 7th, 2026 If you are dealing with sharp or aching pain on the outside of your hip, you might be experiencing gluteal tendinopathy—a primary cause of greater trochanteric pain syndrome. If you are unsure what is causing your discomfort, check out our breakdown on hip bursitis…
By Dr. Zach Greenwade, DC, MS | Published: August 4th, 2026 Pressing on the sore spot tells only part of the story—accurate diagnosis of gluteal tendinopathy comes from how the tendon responds during specific loading tests. Quick Checklist. You may have gluteal tendinopathy if: ✓ Pain directly over the outside of the hip✓ Worse lying…
By Dr. Zach Greenwade, DC, MS | Published: July 28th, 2026 Outer hip pain makes simple daily movements like walking, stairs, or sleeping on your side feel exhausting. If standard rehab routines have been too advanced or painful, this beginner-friendly, follow-along routine will help you safely build strength, reduce irritation, and progress your recovery. What…
By Dr. Zach Greenwade, DC, MS | Published: July 21st, 2026 📺 Prefer to watch or listen? Check out Dr. Zach Greenwade’s full video breakdown on YouTube: 6 Mistakes Slowing Your Outer Hip Pain Recovery to see proper movement demos and rehab strategies in action. Are you dealing with outer hip pain diagnosed as “gluteal…
By Dr. Zach Greenwade, DC, MS | Published: July 16th, 2026 If standing in line or walking to the mailbox makes your legs feel like lead, but leaning over a grocery cart gives you instant relief, you aren’t imagining things. You are likely experiencing the classic “shopping cart sign” of lumbar spinal stenosis. The good…
By Dr. Zach Greenwade, DC, MS | Published: July 9th, 2026 If you have a deep, persistent ache on the outside of your hip, your natural instinct is probably to grab a foam roller. It feels like a “good hurt” in the moment, but by the next morning, your hip is throbbing and lying on…
By Dr. Zach Greenwade, DC, MS | Published: July 6th, 2026 If you are dealing with persistent pain on the outside of your hip, you have likely been told you have “chronic hip bursitis.” However, clinical research shows that most persistent lateral hip pain is actually driven by gluteal tendinopathy—an overload of the tendons anchoring…
By Dr. Zach Greenwade, DC, MS | Published: July 3rd, 2026 Sciatica is one of the most misunderstood terms in healthcare. In fact, it is often used as a “garbage can” term to describe almost any type of pain, tingling, or numbness running down the back of the leg. But true sciatica isn’t a vague…
By Dr. Zach Greenwade, DC, MS | Published: July 1st, 2026 If you are dealing with a sudden flare-up of low back pain, your instinct is probably to curl up on the couch and wait it out. But here is the hard truth: total bed rest is often the quickest way to turn a temporary…
