Symptoms
Groin pain
Groin pain in athletes commonly involves adductors, iliopsoas, pectineus and oblique trigger points.
Overview
Groin pain in athletes commonly involves adductors, iliopsoas, pectineus and oblique trigger points. Identifying which muscle reproduces the patient's familiar pain on palpation guides treatment and often produces meaningful change alongside standard care.
Clinical notes
Rule out hernia and hip joint pathology.
Red flags — when to refer
Acute trauma, hernia signs — refer.
Muscles often involved
References
- • Travell & Simons — Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction