GTPS is most common in women. The condition can be the result of number factors:
- A direct fall on the affected hip
- Excessive activity, often from walking or running
- Poor running technique
- Impact or pressure on the affected hip
- Muscle weakness around the hip.
If you have greater trochanteric pain syndrome you may experience:
- Muscle pain in your outer thigh and hip area, which may be worse when you exercise
- A dull ache towards the knee
- Pain when lying on your side, often resulting in trouble sleeping
- A limp when you walk.
