…One of the most common overuse injuries relates to the tendons and bursae (fluid filled sacs to reduce friction) of the upper end of the thighbone. The greater trochanter is the large bump felt along the side of the thigh, just below the hip, which has a couple of bursae attached to it. The side of the greater trochanter houses a large bursa that lies just under the iliotibial band (ITB). When too much friction occurs from overuse, primarily with…