Almost every movement we make puts additional pressure on the internal tissues which, in turn, push out through the opening a little more each time. This also enlarges the opening itself. If unchecked, this process can continue even to the extent of allowing much of the intestine to hang down through the hernia. Sport, Groin Pain and Hernia Groin pain is a frequent disability commonly seen in footballers, golfers and other sports players and athletes. In certain muscle strains and tears, the sequence is acute groin pain which, at first, can be completely crippling, then gradually subsiding with chronic, repetitive, sharp pain and aching groin - more marked with certain movements.
Some patients have an associated lump, which commonly indicates an inguinal hernia.
The first treatment, frequently given to professional sportsmen, is intensive physiotherapy, ultrasound, injections and graduated exercise. This is often successful in healing muscle strains. Where a lump is present, however, early surgery is necessary. This tear must be repaired, a procedure which gives good results. Sometimes, many find it difficult to distinguish which condition exists.