Last updated 27/12/2023 by The pain clinics - Interdisciplinary Health

Pain in the groin.

Having groin pain and nearby structures can be extremely bothersome. Groin pain can be caused by several different factors, but some of the most common are muscular overexertion in nearby muscles, refractory pain from the lumbar or pelvic joint lock, wear, trauma, muscular strain and mechanical dysfunction. Groin pain and groin pain are a nuisance that often affects athletes. Such groin pain can occasionally also refer to pain against the testicles in men.

One of the most common causes of groin pain is overexertion in nearby muscles, as well as associated dysfunction in the lower back and pelvis. Muscle knots can be treated by a chiropractor, physiotherapist or similar - which can also give you an explanation of exactly why you get pain in the groin.

Some of the other most common causes of such ailments are sudden overload, repeated overload over time, age-related osteoarthritis or trauma. Often there is a combination of causes that cause pain in the groin, it is therefore important to treat the problem in a holistic way, taking into account all factors.

Any traumatic injury to the groin can in most cases be investigated by a referral specialist (chiropractor or similar), and further confirmed by an MRI where deemed necessary.

Classification of groin pain.

Groin pain can be divided into acute, subacute and chronic pain. Acute groin pain means that the person has had pain in the groin for less than three weeks, subacute is the period from three weeks to three months and the pain that has a duration of more than three months is classified as chronic. As mentioned earlier, groin pain can be caused by ligaments, meniscus injuries, muscular tension, joint dysfunction and / or osteoarthritis. A chiropractor or other expert in musculoskeletal, nerve and nerve disorders can diagnose your ailment and give you a thorough explanation of what can be done in the form of treatment and what you can do on your own. Make sure that you do not have pain in the groin for a long time, rather contact an expert and be diagnosed with the cause of the pain.

First, a mechanical examination will be performed where the clinician looks at the movement pattern of the groin and hip or any lack of this. Muscle tension, muscle strength, as well as specific tests that give the clinician an indication of what gives the person pain in the groin are also investigated here. In case of groin problems, an diagnostic imaging examination may be necessary. Both chiropractor and manual therapist have the right to refer to such examinations in the form of X-rays, MRI, CT and ultrasound. Conservative treatment is always worth trying on such ailments over a long period of time, before possibly considering an operation in severe cases. The treatment you receive will vary, depending on what was found during the clinical examination.

Clinically proven effect on relief of groin pain.

En Cochrane meta-study (Almeida et al. 2013) concluded that exercise aimed at specific hip and core muscles (read: Exercise with injury-prevention Bosu ball) was among the most effective when it came to long-term efficacy in the treatment of sports-related groin pain. Otherwise, they wrote that more and better studies are needed in this area in order to be able to estimate what is the best passive treatment modality.

What does a chiropractor do?

Muscle, joint and nerve disorders: These are things that a chiropractor can help prevent and treat. Chiropractic treatment mainly involves restoring movement and joint function that may be impaired by mechanical pain. This is done by so-called joint correction or manipulation techniques, as well as joint mobilization, stretching techniques, and muscular work (for example trigger point treatment and work with deep soft tissue) on the muscles involved. Some chiropractors also use acupuncture, pressure wave therapy, laser treatment and similar techniques - this is somewhat subjective depending on the therapist. With increased function and less pain, it can be easier for individuals to engage in physical activity, which in turn will have a positive effect on both energy and health.

Exercises, training and ergonomic considerations.

An expert in muscle and skeletal disorders can, based on your diagnosis, inform you of the ergonomic considerations you need to take to prevent further damage, thus ensuring the fastest possible healing time. After the acute part of the pain is over, in most cases you will also be assigned home exercises that also help to reduce the chance of relapse. In the case of chronic ailments, it is necessary to go through the motor movements you do in everyday life, so as to be able to weed out the cause of your pain occurring time and again. It is important that the individual exercises are adapted to you and your ailments.

Exercise and movement are good for body and soul:

• Chin-up / pull-up exercise bar can be an excellent exercise tool to have at home. It can be attached and detached from the door frame without the use of a drill or tool.
• Cross-trainer / ellipse machine: Excellent fitness training. Good for promoting movement in the body and exercising overall.
• Grip-cleaning tools can help strengthen relevant hand muscles and thus help to work out muscle dysfunction.
• Rubber exercise knit is an excellent tool for you who need to strengthen the shoulder, arm, core and more. Gentle but effective training.
• Kettlebells is a very effective form of training that produces fast and good results.
• Rowing Machines is one of the best forms of training you can use to get good overall strength.
• Spinning ergometer bike: Good to have at home, so you can increase the amount of exercise throughout the year and get better fitness.

Lecture or ergonomic fit for your business?

If you want a lecture or ergonomic fit for your company, please contact us. Studies have shown positive effects of such measures (Punnett et al, 2009) in the form of reduced sick leave and increased work productivity.

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References:

1. NHI - Norwegian Health Informatics
2. Almeida et al. Conservative interventions for treating exercise-related muscular tendinous, ligamentous and osseous groin pain. Cochrane Database System Rev. 2013 Jun 6; 6: CD009565.
3. Punnett, L. et al. A Conceptual Framework for Integrating Workplace Health Promotion and Occupational Ergonomics Programs. Public Health Rep. , 2009; 124 (Suppl 1): 16–25.

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