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Pain doesn't always tell the whole story. Movement involves muscles, fascia, joints, nerves and compensation patterns working together — which is why understanding the body can change the way we think about discomfort and performance.
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Pectineus and Pubic Bone Dysfunction
The pectineus is a small, flat muscle located in the inner thigh region. It originates from the front surface of the pubic bone and inserts into the upper part of the femur (thigh bone). While relatively small in size, the pectineus plays an important role in hip flexion, adduction (bringing the leg toward the midline of the body), and internal rotation.