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Gluteal Tendonitis Treatment in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania

At Iron Mountain Orthopaedic Institute in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, Dr. Mark Ayzenberg focuses gluteal tendonitis treatment on two things: getting rid of the pain and getting you moving again. This is not a one-size approach. Dr. Ayzenberg looks at what is actually driving your hip and glute discomfort and builds a treatment plan around that.

Why Choose Us for Gluteal Tendonitis Treatment

Dr. Ayzenberg is a board-certified orthopaedic specialist who has spent years helping patients in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania avoid unnecessary surgery. Gluteal tendonitis responds well to the right conservative care, and that is where this practice focuses first. You are not going to be pushed toward the operating room before every non-surgical option has been tried.

Iron Mountain Orthopaedic Institute also offers regenerative treatments like PRP therapy, which can be a strong fit for tendon injuries that are slow to heal. That means patients dealing with chronic gluteal tendon pain have access to options beyond basic physical therapy or cortisone injections. Dr. Ayzenberg talks through every option with you so you understand exactly what you are agreeing to before anything begins.

How We Work

Dr. Ayzenberg starts with a thorough physical exam and a review of your history. From there, imaging may be ordered to confirm the diagnosis and rule out related issues like hip bursitis or a partial tendon tear. Treatment typically combines targeted physical therapy with anti-inflammatory management, and in appropriate cases, PRP injections to support tendon repair. Progress is tracked at each follow-up so the plan adjusts as you heal.

Gluteal Tendonitis Treatment in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania

Patients in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania often come in after months of dealing with pain on the outer hip that gets worse with sitting, climbing stairs, or walking on uneven ground. This area has plenty of walking trails and active neighborhoods, and gluteal tendonitis has a way of cutting that activity short. Dr. Ayzenberg understands the lifestyle here and works to get patients back to the activities they were doing before the pain started, not just a reduced version of them.

Hip Pain That Won't Go Away on Its Own

Gluteal tendonitis does not usually resolve on its own without some form of targeted treatment. The tendon attaches at a point on the outer hip called the greater trochanter, and everyday movements keep aggravating it if nothing changes. Patients at Iron Mountain Orthopaedic Institute often say they waited months before coming in, hoping it would settle down. It rarely does without help.

If you have been dealing with persistent lateral hip pain, tenderness when you press on the outer hip, or discomfort that flares with prolonged sitting or lying on that side, those are signs worth getting evaluated at our orthopedic clinic. Catching tendon problems early gives you better options and a faster recovery.

Regenerative Options for Gluteal Tendon Injuries

For patients whose gluteal tendonitis is not responding to physical therapy alone, Dr. Ayzenberg may recommend PRP therapy. Platelet-rich plasma is drawn from your own blood, processed to concentrate the healing factors, and injected into the damaged tendon tissue. The goal is to accelerate the repair process the body is already trying to do. Patients who have also dealt with knee conditions may already be familiar with this approach, since PRP is used for a range of tendon and joint injuries at Iron Mountain Orthopaedic Institute.

Common Questions

What is gluteal tendonitis and how do I know if I have it?
Gluteal tendonitis is inflammation of the tendons that connect the gluteal muscles to the outer hip bone. The most common signs are aching or sharp pain on the side of the hip, tenderness to the touch, and pain that gets worse after sitting for long periods or walking up stairs. Dr. Ayzenberg can confirm the diagnosis with a physical exam and imaging if needed.
Does gluteal tendonitis require surgery?
Most cases do not. Dr. Ayzenberg prioritizes non-surgical treatment at Iron Mountain Orthopaedic Institute, and the majority of patients see significant improvement with physical therapy, activity modification, and when appropriate, regenerative injections like PRP. Surgery is only considered when conservative options have been fully explored without adequate results.
How long does gluteal tendonitis treatment take?
Recovery time varies depending on how long the condition has been present and how severe the tendon damage is. Many patients in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania start feeling meaningful improvement within six to twelve weeks of consistent treatment. Dr. Ayzenberg tracks your progress at each appointment and adjusts the plan if things are not moving in the right direction.

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