A common disorder of the hip is called greater trochanteric bursitis. This presents as pain on the side of the hip. Intensity of pain ranges from an annoying ache to an excruciating pain. You can touch the painful area to duplicate the pain. Usual complaints involve pain with weight bearing with that leg while walking, going down stairs (more than going up stairs), and lying on that side—which results in waking up from sleep because of the pain. This pain usually results in a limp with less time spent on that leg while walking. If this condition is allowed to go untreated, not only will it significantly worsen in intensity, but it could cause back or knee pain from the abnormal gait it causes and significant muscular imbalance.