How to ease bursitis hip pain?

I have been feeling this sharp, burning pain on the outer side of my hip, and it hurts when I press it. Does anyone else have this bursitis, and does it take a long time to heal?

My doctor mentioned I might have mild hip bursitis, but I am too scared to ask him many questions. Is it safe to do light yoga stretches, or will it make the hip joint more inflamed?

Avoid climbing stairs unnecessarily and don't stand on one leg putting all your weight on the painful hip. Applying an ice pack for 15 minutes twice a day helps reduce the joint inflammation.

For bursitis, reducing the strain on the hip joint is key to letting the bursa heal. Use a cushion on hard chairs, avoid sitting cross-legged, and let your doctor prescribe appropriate anti-inflammatory treatment.

Don't waste time trying unverified online treatments for hip joint issues. Book an appointment with a physiotherapist to get specific strengthening exercises for your glutes, which will take the load off your hip.

I recently recovered from hip bursitis after two months of struggle. Resting the joint, completely avoiding side-sleeping on the painful side, and doing physical therapy exercises were what finally worked for me.