Osteitis+Pubis

=Osteitis Pubis= [|Osteitis pubis] is commonly diagnosed in contact sport athletes. Osteitis pubis occurs when the pubic symphysis inflames and then hardens. The pubic symphysis is the joint in between the two pubic bones. Osteitis pubis has been diagnosed with such frequency to receive the nickname "OP".

Pubis is characterized by a pain and swelling in groin. As a result of the pain caused by the disorder, many people lose movement and flexibility. The pain in the groin area ranges from a dull ache to a severe stabbing.

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Causes
Osteitis Pubis commonly is diagnosed in contact sports athletes. Excessive phy sical strain and stress on the pubic bone cause osteitis pubis. The most commonly diagnosed athletes are footba ll players who continuously put their body into high stress situations.

Treatments and Prevention
There is not a specific treatment for osteitis pubis. This disord er will frequently continue to cause pain into the future. When a person does get diagnosed with this disorder, they can do some things to treat it. They can do stretching exercises, modified activity, and strengthen the stabilizing muscles. However, if a person is in severe pain a surgery may be needed. Preventative measures would include modifying activities to put less stress on the body and not putting too much stress on the pubic bone before ones bones are mature.