Groin Strain

What is a Groin Strain?

What are the Symptoms of Groin Strain?

• Tenderness or pain in the groin area.

• Spasm or shortening (tightness) of the groin muscles.

• Pain on stretch of the groin muscles. 

• Pain on groin muscle contraction - thigh squeeze.

Groin Muscle Strain Categorisation

• Depending on their severity, groin strains are graded 1, 2, or 3.

• Grade 1 strains are a mild injury. 

• Grade 2 strains are a moderate severity injury, which may moderately affect your sporting performance and ability to walk.

• Grade 3 strains are severe and will affect your ability to run, jump and hop. These injuries may require surgical intervention.

Common Groin Muscle Strain Treatments

FAQ's about Groin Muscle Strains

• What Causes You to Feel Pain?

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