Hip Bursitis Treatment in Newcastle, NSW
Find Natural Relief for Outer Hip Pain Without Cortisone Injections
If you're feeling a sharp, burning, or aching pain on the outside of your hip—especially when lying on your side, walking, or climbing stairs—you could be dealing with hip bursitis (specifically, trochanteric bursitis).
At Be Amazing Chiropractic in Mayfield West, we offer a holistic approach to relieving hip bursitis by correcting posture, improving joint function, and restoring nerve communication—without relying on medications or injections.
Serving the Newcastle region, we specialise in helping people move better, feel better, and get back to doing what they love.
What Is Hip Bursitis?
Hip bursitis is inflammation of the bursa, a small fluid-filled sac that cushions the greater trochanter (the bony point on the outside of your hip). The condition is often called greater trochanteric pain syndrome when it includes both bursal inflammation and surrounding tendon irritation.
Symptoms of Hip Bursitis
Sharp or aching pain on the outside of the hip or upper thigh
Pain when lying on the affected side
Tenderness when pressing on the outer hip
Pain when walking, climbing stairs, or getting in/out of a car
A burning sensation in the outer hip, especially after prolonged sitting or activity
Left untreated, the pain may worsen or lead to compensations in posture and movement that cause lower back pain, knee pain, or gait problems.
Common Causes and Risk Factors
Hip bursitis is rarely caused by trauma alone. It often results from repetitive strain, poor posture, or imbalances in the spine and pelvis that create abnormal stress on the hip joint.
Contributing factors include:
Poor posture (especially sway back or pelvic tilt)
Forward head posture creating lower body compensation
Leg length differences or pelvic misalignment
Weak glutes and core muscles
Overuse from walking, running, or standing for long periods
Hip injuries or previous falls
Poor biomechanics or uneven weight bearing
Chiropractic Approach to Hip Bursitis
At Be Amazing Chiropractic, we don't just focus on the painful spot—we look at the entire chain of how you move. If your hip is inflamed, there's often a deeper reason why.
Our care may include:
Spinal and pelvic adjustments to reduce stress on the hip
Gentle hip mobilisations to restore joint movement
Soft tissue therapy for tight glutes, IT band, and tensor fasciae latae
Postural correction and gait training
Targeted strengthening of the hip stabilisers and core
Foot and ankle alignment correction if contributing to hip stress
How Quantum Neurology Helps
Many people with hip bursitis also have nerve interference that affects how the muscles around the hip function. That’s where Quantum Neurology comes in.
This cutting-edge technique assesses and improves the way your nervous system communicates with your hip and leg.
Using light therapy and reflex activation, we test and restore nerve strength and function in areas like:
The superior gluteal nerve (important for hip stabilisation)
The femoral nerve (linked to hip flexors and thigh strength)
The sciatic nerve (affecting movement and posture in the entire lower limb)
By improving nerve strength, your body becomes better at holding alignment, reducing strain on the bursa and allowing inflammation to resolve.
Posture and Hip Bursitis
Poor posture is a major contributor to hip bursitis, especially in people who:
Sit for long hours
Stand with weight shifted to one hip
Have a forward head posture or sway back stance
Wear unsupportive footwear or walk unevenly
These habits cause the pelvis to tilt or twist, placing abnormal stress on the outer hip and irritating the bursa.
At Be Amazing Chiropractic, we perform a full posture and movement analysis to identify and correct the patterns that are feeding your pain.
Who Gets Hip Bursitis?
We frequently see hip bursitis in:
Middle-aged and older adults, especially women
Active individuals who walk or run frequently
Desk workers with posture-related tension
Side sleepers
New parents or carers who lift children or sit awkwardly
People with leg length differences, scoliosis, or pelvic imbalances
Whether your pain started gradually or came on suddenly, we’re here to help you find real relief.
Why Choose Be Amazing Chiropractic?
Dr. Adam Arnold brings over 30 years of experience in chiropractic care, with a special interest in neurology, sports injuries, and posture correction. Using a combination of hands-on care, Quantum Neurology, and tailored rehab, we help you feel better fast—and stay that way.
📍 Located in Mayfield West, we proudly serve patients from Newcastle, Waratah, Islington, Jesmond, New Lambton, and beyond.
Book Your 2-Visit Hip Relief Package
We make it easy to find out what’s really going on with your hip and how we can help.
Visit 1 includes:
Full postural and neurological assessment
Movement and joint testing
MyoVision scan (if clinically required)
First chiropractic session (if appropriate)
Visit 2:
Report of findings
Personalised treatment plan
Answers to all your questions
📞 Call us today at 0434 812 819 or
🌐 Book online at beamazingchiropractic.com.au
Be Amazing Chiropractic – Helping Newcastle Move Freely Again, One Hip at a Tim
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