Osteitis pubis

What is Osteitis pubis?

Osteitis Pubis is inflammation of the joint where the pubic bone meets at the front. Pain can radiate around the groin but will be significant at the point in the middle of the groin at the front. It is caused mainly by overuse or it can be caused as a result of direct impact.

Symptoms of Osteitis pubis

• Groin pain when running, doing sit-ups and squatting
• Loss of flexibility in the groin region

Causes of Osteitis pubis

• Leg length differences
• Tight, stiff muscles in the hips, groin and buttocks
• Increasing exercise intensity too quickly
• Exercising on uneven ground

Treatment for Osteitis pubis

• Anti-Inflammatory Medication or Injection
• Physio-Therapy

SELF-DIAGNOSE CAN BRING MORE HARM THAN TREATING IT. IT IS GOOD TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE INJURY BUT DEFINITELY NOT TO THE POINT OF SELF-TREATMENT. IT WILL BE MUCH SAFER TO GET TREATED BY OUR DOCTOR FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT WITH ORTHOPAEDICS, YOU CAN CONTACT US, THE HOTLINE IS OPEN 24 HOURS. YOU MAY ALSO SEND US AN ENQUIRY FOR ANKLE PAIN, BACK PAIN, ELBOW PAIN, HAND PAIN, HIP PAIN, KNEE PAIN, SHOULDER PAIN OR FOR AN APPOINTMENT.