The area where the two pubic bones meet and join with cartilage at the front of your pelvis is called the pubis. Osteitis Pubis is a condition where something causes stress or damage to this joint leading to swelling, pain and sensitivity over the pubis. Sometimes the pain travels to the groin. It is often a result of overdoing a sporting activity commonly seen in soccer players and runners, or in those who move day in day out for work. It is diagnosed with imaging tests like x-rays and treated with exercise, home management and strengthening with a physio Subiaco or close to you. Some cases receive a steroid shot to help manage the pain and inflammation too.
Diagnosing Osteitis Pubis
As mentioned, Osteitis Pubis (OP) involves the pubic symphysis and the soft tissue around it from chronic overuse. Some research also suggests that some key factors are also muscle imbalance between the hip adductor muscles and the abdominal muscles, as well as low leg
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