Groin Pain Physiotherapy
Groin pain may be felt around the groin or inner thigh and can become more noticeable during running, change of direction, kicking, lunging, squatting or sport. In sport-related cases, symptoms may sometimes be associated with injury or increased loading of the inner-thigh muscles, with local tightness, weakness or pain during forceful movement.
If symptoms are more focused around the hip joint and are associated with stiffness or discomfort during walking, stair use or rising after sitting, you may also refer to [Hip Pain Physiotherapy].
Common symptoms
- Pain or discomfort around the groin or inner thigh
- Symptoms becoming more noticeable during running, changing direction or kicking
- Discomfort during lunging, squatting or single-leg loading
- Tightness, tenderness or weakness around the inner thigh
- - Symptoms becoming more noticeable after an increase in sport or training load
How physiotherapy assesses
Physiotherapy usually begins by looking at where the discomfort is felt, how it started, and how running, changing direction, kicking, squatting or other activities affect the symptoms. Where appropriate, hip movement, inner-thigh strength, hip and lower-limb strength, single-leg loading and sport-related movement may also be assessed to understand current function, loading tolerance and rehabilitation needs. Depending on the presentation, the hip joint or other nearby areas may also need to be considered.
If groin pain is not clearly related to activity or a musculoskeletal problem, or is associated with abdominal symptoms, a noticeable lump, fever or other unusual symptoms, medical assessment should be sought first.
How physiotherapy may help
Physiotherapy may include activity modification, hip and inner-thigh strengthening, and lower-limb movement-control exercises according to symptoms, loading tolerance and activity needs. Rehabilitation can then progress towards running, change of direction, kicking and other sport-related tasks according to individual activity and return-to-sport goals.
If symptoms developed during running, football, ball sports or another sporting activity, you may also refer to [Sports Injury Physiotherapy].
Related Conditions
Hip Pain
Hamstring Strain
Lateral Hip Pain
Not sure whether your condition falls into this category?
You may first arrange a physiotherapy assessment to understand the more suitable management approach according to your symptoms, activity needs, and rehabilitation goals.