Lower right pain near the groin: what to know

Pain in this area can follow a new exercise, a twist, a long walk or repeated hip loading. Muscle or tendon irritation often changes with leg movement. Hip impingement may hurt during deep flexion or turning, and a labral tear may be accompanied by catching or clicking. Hip osteoarthritis can cause groin discomfort with stiffness and reduced hip rotation. Pain location by itself cannot establish one diagnosis, so note activity, duration and associated symptoms.

Temporarily reduce running, jumping, deep squats and movements that reproduce sharp pain. Keep gentle walking if it is comfortable, and avoid aggressive stretching. A wrapped cold pack can be useful after a recent flare. If symptoms interfere with normal movement or continue despite activity modification, arrange a clinical assessment. Sports physiotherapy may examine hip mobility, pelvic control and muscle load before guiding a graded return to activity.

Get urgent help for severe sudden pain, a painful groin lump, vomiting, fever, inability to pass urine, marked testicular pain or swelling, or inability to bear weight after an injury. Seek prompt review for worsening symptoms, night pain, new numbness or weakness, or a persistent limp.

Which movements or tissues seem to reproduce the pain? Could the hip joint be involved? What activity is safe while it settles? Would physiotherapy or imaging help? Which changes should prompt urgent care?