More severe cases may require a knee immobilizer or cylinder cast. Surgery is rarely needed. The bony attachment of the hip flexor muscle breaks off from the front of the pelvis near the hip joint. Physical therapy usually helps. Painful inflammation at the back of the heel bone.
Treatment includes rest and, usually, a brace or cast.
Physical therapy is also recommended. Fortunately, conservative treatments help most overuse injuries and surgery is rarely needed. With some conditions, pain goes away as the skeletal system matures.