A. The most common pain on the side of your hip is a soft tissue injury to the (gluteal) tendon, which is caused by an overload to the area. For tendon rehabilitation, our physiotherapists will assess and address the key reasons why you may be overloading your hip. We will work together with our exercise physiologists to arrange a suitable exercise program. Advice from our dietitian can also be of benefit in many cases. In the meantime it is important to try and take pressure off the hip by sleeping on your back or the unaffected side with a pillow in between your legs, avoid crossing your legs when sitting, wear supportive footwear and modify any overloading activities.