The risk factors for pubalgia are multiple and differ depending on the different forms of pubalgia.

A very arched back (hyperlordosis) thus tends to strain the pubic symphysis excessively. Insufficiency of the lateral abdomen musculature (obliques and transverse) and / or excess adductor and hamstring musculature may also be involved.

Among those at risk, we find especially young athletes, practicing a pivotal sport or supported on a foot (monopodal) important: handball, tennis, fencing, football, hockey, rugby, basketball, and.