Research has shown that dry needling, targeting muscle trigger points, was at least as effective as corticosteroid injections for treating lateral pain syndrome of the hip. Background: Up to 25% of the general population will suffer from lateral hip pain, with females being affected more frequently than males. Research has shown that the trochanteric bursa is rarely the source of symptoms in lateral hip pain sufferers and that inflammation is not a feature of the condition. I

(This is a summary of Grimaldi & Fearon, 2015). Gluteal tendinopathy (GT) results in pain over the greater trochanter that may extend down the lateral thigh. It is most commonly reported in people over the age of 40, with women being up to 4 times more likely to experience this condition. Common complaints are difficulty lying on the affected side at night, pain with standing, walking, climbing up and down stairs, and sitting. Pathoanatomy: GT is often likened to shoulder rot