As sports like gymnastics and soccer become more popular with children and adolescents, overuse injuries are also increasing. Low back pain and kneecap pain and instability are also common results of overuse.
Treatment usually includes temporarily modifying activity, icing and a knee strap or pad.
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.