Groin Pain
Adductor Strain/Tendinopathy
This condition can be as a result of chronic stress or acute injury to the inner thigh muscles which attach into the groin. This will present as pain with walking, running or rotation activities, and can range from mild discomfort to more severe difficulty with mobility. Acute tears will result in swelling, bruising and pain with daily activities. Chronic tendinopathy will result in pain following activity of general tightness which worsens the day following activity.
Hip Flexor Strain/Dysfunction
This type of groin pain is often more towards the front of the groin and feels deep. This can be as a result of running, compression under large amounts of hip flexion or through overuse. Generally, you will have pain at the end of a stride with walking or when trying to sit down, stand up or get up off the ground.
Pubic Symphysis Pain
This portion of groin pain arises from the pubic symphysis (bony attachment at the front of the pelvis). Pubic symphysis pain can be acute under traction or compression injuries (falling from a height) or a result of inflammation. This pain is aggravated by single leg activities and is worse following activity that relies on an increase in single leg weight bearing. Pubic symphasis pain and dysfunction may also occur during pregnancy.
Pelvic Floor and Incontinence
The pelvic floor is the sling of muscles that support your pelvic organs and help to maintain control over the bladder and bowels.
Weakness or overactivity of the pelvic floor muscles can cause pain, tension, incontinence, bladder and bowel dysfunction or difficulty with speculum exams, tampons and penetrative sex. Pelvic floor dysfunction can also contribute to lower back and hip pain. Physiotherapy aims to determine your cause of dysfunction and provide techniques for relaxation, strengthening and coordination of the pelvic floor.
Contact Free Movement Physio to book an appointment for a one on one consultation to discuss your groin or pelvic floor concerns.