You can stop trochanteric bursitis from becoming worse -- or never have it at all -- if you take care of your hips (and the rest of your body) properly. Among the things you can do:
- Exercise the right way. It’s great being active, but train properly. That means stretching, warming up, and listening to your body.
- Wear proper orthotics or inserts. One cause of trochanteric bursitis is having one leg shorter than the other. Inserts can even out your gait.
- Drop some pounds if you’re overweight. It’s a sure way of taking pressure off your hips.