Synovitis of the greater trochanter tends to occur in the elderly, especially in osteoporotic and postmenopausal women, and also in people who enjoy sports, such as athletes, and those who perform the same movements repeatedly. Once synovitis of the greater trochanter develops, the greater trochanter area is prone to inflammatory manifestations of redness, swelling, heat and pain. In particular, soft tissue swelling and severe pain will occur in the greater trochanter area after increased activity, and the symptoms of redness, swelling, heat and pain will further increase after increased activity. Treatment can include rest and avoidance of synovitis triggers, such as reducing activity, especially in the hip joint, and physical therapy to control the symptoms of synovitis. In addition, anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs can be taken to alleviate the further development of synovitis in the greater trochanter. It can also be treated by rehabilitation techniques, such as functional exercises for the quadriceps. Electrotherapy, heat therapy, and baking can also relieve the symptoms of synovitis of the greater trochanter.