The document provides an overview of groin problems and injuries, highlighting that they commonly occur during sports, work, or accidents. It explains that groin pain can also arise from referred pain due to issues in other parts of the body, such as leg muscles or ligaments. Diagnosis of groin injuries typically involves examining the hip joint, which plays a crucial role in weight-bearing and mobility.

1. Overview of Groin Problems and Injuries

2. Introduction
The groin areas Click
here to see an
illustration which are
located on each side of
the body in the folds
where the belly joins
the legs. The pubic area
lies between the two
groin areas.

3. Groin Injuries
Groin injuries most
commonly occur during:
• Sports or recreational
activities, such as ice
hockey, cross-country
skiing, basketball, and
soccer.
• Work-related activities.
• Work or projects around
the home.
• Motor vehicle accidents.

4. Other causes of groin problems
Groin pain not caused by
an injury to the groin may
be coming from other
parts of the body. This is
called radiating, or
referred, pain. Pulled
muscles, ligaments, or
tendons in the leg may
cause symptoms in the
groin. It is important to
look for other causes of
groin pain when you have
not had an injury.

5. Diagnosis
When discussing a groin injury, the
hip is a logical place to start. Your hip
joint is the largest weight bearing
joint in your body. It is designed to
absorb shock, generate force, while
maintaining an impressive range of
motion when functioning correctly.