The pubic symphysis is where two halves of the pelvic bone come together. The symphysis joint is held together with ligaments and soft tissue. The term "symphysis" comes from Greek, meaning “a natural ...

What Pelvic Bone Problems Can Happen After Childbirth? Congratulations! You made it through labor and delivery, and your bundle of joy is finally here. So why are you still hurting? Some women feel ...

There is a lot written about osteitis pubis. My main concern with the diagnosis is the cause; what is irritating that joint to the point you cannot run pain free. Osteitis pubis occurs in the pubic ...

Thanks for the question Sharon. Osteitis Pubis (OP) is most common in women in their mid-30’s and men in their mid-40’s to 50’s. The good news is as women age, if it is healed, the risk decreases. OP ...

The Ohio State University Sports Medicine Center, Columbus, Ohio, USA Correspondence to Dr Haemi Choi, The Ohio State University Sports Medicine Center, 2050 Kenny Road, Suite 3100, Columbus, OH 43221 ...

Pubic pain during pregnancy is caused due to condition known as 'Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction'. There is, however, no reason to worry as it is absolutely common and normal during pregnancy. Pelvic pain ...

Q: Two years ago, I developed a vague lower abdominal pain that grew steadily worse over time. Tests confirmed the diagnosis of osteitis pubis, and my orthopedic surgeon recommended no running or ...

The pubic symphysis is a secondary cartilaginous joint (a joint made of hyaline cartilage and fibrocartilage) located between the left and right pubic bones near the midline of the body. More ...