Osteitis pubis - Health + Injury

donutto

24/04/2004 at 07:40

Hi,

I would be interested to know of any experience of the above injury. I have a definitive diagnosis of this, based on an MRI scan, and I'd be particularly interested to hear from anyone who has experienced the same problem. Tips on long term maintenance/avoiding recurrence would also be welcome.

Thanks

I Morgan

07/09/2008 at 19:36

I have had over 9 months lay off from running and its finally been diagnosed as Osteitis Pubis. Total rest from running, plenty of 'pilates' type stretching and considerable patience is required. Typically this is an over use injury which may also be caused by some under lying bio mechanical problem. In my case, it appears to be weak glutes. It can take up to 2 years for the symptoms to disappear but I hope in both mine and your instance, this is not the case. Its driving me nuts not being able to run!!

Sezz

07/09/2008 at 19:44

Guys, can I recommend the Bowen Technique. It's a very soft gentle remedial tissue therapy. There is a specific pelvic procedure that works on the glutes and the anterior ligaments in the area and could be of great benefit to you.

Shiva

07/09/2008 at 19:47

I had this, anti-inflams sorted it out. Caused by playing football, too much twisting and turning.

Jeremy Stephens 2

31/12/2010 at 17:14

I have got this condition, started out as groin pain. Had an mri scan 5 months later then it was diagnosed Have cut out all training but still flares up sometimes leaving me almost unable to walk at all and in extreme pain. Now seen a consultant whos subscribed diclofenic , a stronger anti inflammatory drug. I know it will be a long time yet before I am fit again. Will post any developments, would like to hear from any one else whos had it.

Daniel Rook

11/01/2011 at 15:10

Just come back from the physio after trying to continue training with it for 3 months, already signed up to run the paris marathon not realising how bad the injury is and now been told I need 5 months off! I got mine from skipping, so painful! After your MRI, what has the specialist advised? I was told that if its a really bad case surgery is sometimes required?

Jeremy Stephens 2

11/01/2011 at 17:11

Hi I was told surgery is very rare. I stopped training in April and it didnt get any better possibly because I have a physical job. Its been alot better since I ve been on the diclofenic and on light duties at work. Basically once the pain has pretty much gone careful core strengthening exercises are required. I might be getting an ultra sound guided steroid injection into the pubic symphisis to speed it up. I'm seeing some recovery signs now but a conservative approach is required. My advise is dont run or do anything to aggravate it. The sooner you start recovery the better.I used google and you tube to find out what i could. Good luck.

trickytree

18/04/2011 at 19:15

i started suffering with this in sept 2010 sounds like i may of backed off early enough to avoid to much damage once i stopped running it took a couple off weeks for the pain to die down and i have found that the indoor rower didn't seam to bother it. I had an MRI scan 8 weeks ago and it confirmed what it was and still showed some inflammation but by that point i was already back running mainly long and slow but running nether the less and pain free, now doing threshold sessions and still pain free

Jeremy Stephens 2

18/04/2011 at 21:16

Had the injection 2 weeks ago. Painful experience! Some improvement I think, still doing core exercises but not run yet. A bit afraid to to be honest. Still get some adductor pain if I push it too much in that area.

Des Thorpe 2

20/11/2012 at 11:49

I've had this condition for 11 months now. I've had 2 steriod injections and followed all my specialist advice, I haven't run in 2012 and do pilates 4-5 times a week. This condition is crippling my lifestyle, I've run out of options! Fortunately I can still cycle with out any pain, but find walking painfull.

CAN ANY BODY IN THE UK HELP ME!!

Jeremy Stephens 2

20/11/2012 at 20:15

Would happily tell you what i tried and what worked for me, but dont want to slate anyone on a public forum.basically I am pain free and doing sport though not run much yet. Combination of a hip injection and deep tissue massage in my back seemed to do the trick after 2 years of frustration.. cld you find me on facebook? from cornwall, profile pic is a sailing dinghy.

Des Thorpe 2

20/11/2012 at 20:40

Jeremy I cannot find you on FB! I should be easier to find 'Desmond Thorpe' my pic is me in sun glasses!

Six Physio

20/11/2012 at 21:03

DT2 - if often not what's been done, but what hasn't been done.

What about specific stability stuff rather than pilates? What's been said about your back? Gluts, adductors, hammies? What advice have you been given?

Des Thorpe 2

20/11/2012 at 21:32

Good call '6 phy' in a word nothing!....... Just spoke to JS2 and he suggest back massage, what do you think?

Six Physio

20/11/2012 at 21:59

Prob need a bit more than a back massage! You need to know the reason why. Commonly your low lumbar spine becomes unstable (?Poor posture ?poor glut control ?post injury) and the supporting (adductors etc) muscles go nuts and try and ramp up the needed support.

In doing so they create inappropriate amounts of tension for an extraordinary amount of time.....the muscles are not designed or intended for use like this. Give it a while and the breakdown starts.

If the instability is not addressed the process continues...BUT do give you're back any extra movement. It's all to do with a potentially stiff thoracic spine - go mad here!

Des Thorpe 2

20/11/2012 at 22:12

Can you recommend any specialist in the Manchester area?

Six Physio

20/11/2012 at 22:17

Try Harris & Ross.

claire baker 11

07/01/2013 at 16:44

Does anyone have a recommendation for the London area as well? Thanks

Nick Windsor 4

07/01/2013 at 21:31

Des Thorpe if you're in the Manchester area try Bolton University sports and spinal injury clinic, they treat repetitive injuries and it is where all the Harris and Ross people are trained, they will treat you at a fraction of the cost and it's worth every penny.

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