Adductor-related groin pain

Overview

Adductor-related groin pain is a common cause of groin pain in athletes, arising from the inner-thigh muscles and their attachment to the pelvis. It responds well to progressive strengthening and load management.

Symptoms

• Pain in the groin / inner thigh
• Pain with kicking, sprinting or changing direction
• Tenderness over the adductor attachment
• Pain with resisted squeezing of the legs

Causes

• Sports with kicking and direction changes
• Sudden increases in load
• Adductor weakness or imbalance

Treatment

• Progressive adductor strengthening
• Load and training modification
• Trunk and hip control work
• Graded return to sport