How is groin pain treated?

Groin pain can involve the adductor muscles, the hip joint, nearby tendons, or referred pain from the lower back. A hip impingement pattern may need changes to deep bending and rotation. A hip labral tear can require assessment when catching or clicking accompanies pain. Hip osteoarthritis may need a longer-term plan for stiffness, strength, and everyday load. Because these patterns overlap, treatment should follow an examination rather than a single exercise or diagnosis guessed from the symptom.

For an early flare, pause the activity that clearly reproduces pain and keep gentle movement within a comfortable range. Use gradual strengthening for the hip, trunk, and inner thigh when advised, progressing from controlled movements to the tasks you need for work or sport. Adjust sitting, running, lifting, or kicking technique if those activities trigger symptoms. Sports physiotherapy can build a staged plan and check movement quality. Medicines or imaging may be considered by a clinician when the history and examination support them.

Arrange medical or physiotherapy assessment if pain persists, limits function, or returns whenever normal activity resumes. Seek urgent care for inability to bear weight, severe pain after injury, marked swelling, fever, new weakness, or numbness.

Which structure is most likely involved? What activities should I modify, and which exercises are appropriate now? Do I need imaging or a referral for rehabilitation?