Is this bursitis or something else?

Often something else, or both. Chronic lateral hip pain that gets labeled 'bursitis' is frequently gluteal tendinopathy, and the two can occur together. We'll assess which is driving your symptoms as part of your evaluation, because it affects the full treatment plan even though shockwave therapy is appropriate for either presentation.

How long do I need to have had this before shockwave is appropriate?

Shockwave therapy is most effective for chronic presentations — generally symptoms that have persisted for several months and haven't fully resolved with rest, activity modification, and conservative physical therapy. If you're early in the course of this, those more conservative steps should be tried first. We'll discuss where you fall in that timeline at your evaluation.

Will my insurance cover shockwave therapy?

Most insurance carriers in the United States do not currently cover ESWT. We're upfront about this. Pricing and session options are covered clearly at your evaluation, before you commit to anything.

What if I've already had a cortisone injection?

Prior injections don't disqualify you. Patients who've had one or more injections with fading or incomplete relief are often good candidates for ESWT, since it addresses the tendon tissue itself rather than repeating the same short-term approach.

Can shockwave therapy be combined with physical therapy or chiropractic care?

Yes, and for this condition in particular, we frequently recommend it. Hip and pelvic stability issues are common drivers of GTPS. Addressing those alongside the tendon itself — rather than treating the hip in isolation — is part of what a thorough plan for this condition looks like here.

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