Tendonitis in the Groin in Women

Tendons connect muscles around the inner thigh and pelvis to bone. Repeated sprinting, kicking, sudden training changes, lifting, or reduced hip strength can overload these tissues. Pain may sit near the pubic bone or inner thigh and worsen with squeezing the legs, climbing stairs, or changing direction. Hip joint problems, a muscle strain, hernia, urinary or gynaecological conditions can overlap with this pattern, so the label should follow an examination rather than location alone.

Temporarily reduce the movements that reproduce sharp pain, while keeping gentle activity that feels comfortable. Avoid sudden stretching or testing the area repeatedly. A physiotherapist can assess hip and trunk control, then build gradual strength training rehabilitation for the inner thigh and related muscles. Return to running or sport in stages, increasing one demand at a time. Pain that persists despite sensible activity changes deserves a clinical review.

Arrange prompt assessment for a groin lump, fever, unexplained bleeding, urinary symptoms, severe abdominal or pelvic pain, or pain after a significant injury. Seek urgent help for sudden severe pain, inability to bear weight, marked swelling, or new weakness or numbness. A clinician can distinguish tendon pain from hip, abdominal, pelvic, or nerve-related causes.

Ask which tendon or muscle is involved, whether the hip and pelvis need assessment, and what activity level is safe. Discuss whether physiotherapy is appropriate and when options such as shockwave therapy or a PRP injection would be considered.