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By Elizabeth Quinn, About.com Guide to Sports Medicine since 1998

Groin Pain in Athletes - Causes and Treatment

Tuesday November 4, 2008
The most common cause of groin pain is an injury to the adductor muscle in the inner thigh. Inner thigh pain that is sudden and severe and causes either swelling or bruises may mean a tear of the adductor muscle.

The best way to treat groin pain depends upon the severity of the injury, but the following general guidelines should be followed for groin pain in an athlete:

Recommendations for treating an preventing groin pain and injuriy.

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Watch this video about pulled groin muscles and treatment:

Groin Pull Injury Video

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