What is it?
Footballer’s groin usually refers to one of three conditions or a combination of them.
The three conditions are:
- Osteitis pubis (OP) Inflamation and sometimes degeneration of the pubic bone.
- Inguinal wall hernia is an insufficiciency or teari n the lower abdomen in the conjoint tendon/inguinal region.
- Adductor tendinitis is inflammation in the groin muscle (adductors) tendon.
What do I look for?
- Pain and tenderness to touch in the pubic, groin, inner thigh or lower abdominal region.
- Pain with running, kicking, situps, coughing and/or kicking.
- Weakness in the adductor muscles.
What causes it?
- Overtraining.
- Reduced pelvic control and imbalances of the pelvic muscles.
- Over use of the adductors.
- Kicking sports such as football.
When do I see someone for help?
Your LifeCare Practitioner will be able to provide an accurate diagnosis and an appropriate management plan.
Often this problem can require a Sports Medicine Doctor, Physiotherapist, and/or Podiatrist to assist.
For more information, see your local lifecare Practitioner.
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