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.

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Instructions

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

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

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