Symphysis pubic dysfunction is a condition that causes excessive movement of the pubic symphysis in the anterior or lateral direction and causes pain. Both factors are possibly due to a misalignment of the pelvis.Itâs frequently associated with pregnancy and childbirth.A symphysis pubis dysfunction is a common and debilitating condition affecting woman. Itâs painful and it can have a significant impact on quality of life, which can lead to complications as depression. In British population we can see an incidence of 1:36 to 1:300. A study of Owens K. et al.