Hi DDmonkey
I have exactly the same symptoms at the moment – bursitis – irritation of the synovial fuild sac between the muscles on the outside of the hip and the bone, plus what feels like a mild groin strain. I've had it on and off for two years and I find that if I don't warm up properly/push too hard too quickly I get it badly.
I'm taking Ibuprofen / ice packs to reduce it. I think it's due to my back not being strong enough and lack of flexibility (probably coupled with too much driving). So I'm doing lots of streches and core muscle excercises. I got rid of it over the summer but then had 8 weeks off with a broken collarbone. Now I think I've done too mcuh too soon and agravated it.
Let me know if you sort yours out.