Testicles — the egg-shaped organs that sit just below the penis — are often the site of referred pain from surrounding areas. Referred pain can also radiate down the inner thigh. Many nerves, blood ...
Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Key Takeaways Groin pain can be caused by muscle strains, hernias, or hip problems.The RICE method (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) can help relieve groin ...
Up to one-third of patients who undergo primary inguinal hernia repair may have preexisting nerve damage, according to a study presented at the 2011 annual meeting of the American Hernia Society and ...
A 2008 survey of hip injuries in the NFL introduced the “sports hip triad,” consisting of a hip labral tear, adductor injury and rectus abdominis injury. This concept highlights the frequent ...
An inguinal hernia occurs when tissue pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall near where your abdomen meets your thigh. It’s less common in women because this area is smaller in females.