How to Treat Osteitis Pubis

Osteitis Pubis is a painful inflammatory injury of the pubic bone. Many muscles come together here and move during exercise. The injury occurs where the two sides of the pubic bone join together. It's a common injury in athletes that do sports such as soccer, running, skating or sports that require a lot of kicking or changes in direction.

Instructions

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  Treat Osteitis Pubis with as much rest as possible. Sometimes complete retirement from athletic activity isn't possible, but it is the ideal.

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  Take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) to reduce inflammation and treat pain. NSAIDS may adversely affect the healing process, though, if the injury is to the bone.

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  Try biphosphates as a viable treatment if the bone injury is extensive. They are usually prescribed for osteoporosis because they help regenerate bone. Symptoms usually improve within one month after a biphosphate injection.

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  Ask your doctor for corticosteroid injections if your pain doesn't subside after a long period of rest. If the injections are successful, you should be able to return to activity within a few weeks.

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  Work with your doctor and a trainer in developing a stretching program that involves the muscles attached to the pelvis. This is best done after the pain settles.

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  Seek surgery if your condition hasn't responded to treatment within twelve months. The surgeon uses a plate and screws to restore stability to the joints. You need crutches for a few weeks after surgery and won't be able to play sports for a few months.