- What activities cause groin pain?
- What are the signs of a groin pull?
- How do I know if my groin pain is serious?
What activities cause groin pain?
Anyone can get a groin strain. Things that make one more likely to happen include: playing sports with sprinting, bursts of speed, or sudden changes in direction. These include track and field (particularly the hurdle and long jump events), basketball, soccer, football, rugby, hockey, and skiing.
What are the signs of a groin pull?
Here are some symptoms of a groin pull:
- Pain and tenderness in the groin and the inside of the thigh.
- Pain when you bring your legs together.
- Pain when you raise your knee.
- A popping or snapping feeling during the injury, followed by severe pain.
How do I know if my groin pain is serious?
Seek immediate medical attention if you have:
- Groin pain associated with back, abdomen or chest pain.
- Sudden, severe testicle pain.
- Testicle pain and swelling accompanied by nausea, vomiting, fever, chills or blood in the urine.