Could groin pain during sport without a visible hernia be athletic groin pain?

Doctor’s answer

Yes. Athletic groin pain can worsen with sprinting, kicking, twisting, or rising from a seated position and may involve the abdominal wall, adductors, pubic symphysis, or hip. A systematic examination is needed to exclude a true inguinal hernia, hip disease, and a stress fracture.

This content is for education. Diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation require an individual assessment by a sports medicine specialist.