Groin pain occurs in men more often than you might think. The groin area consists of many different muscles, blood vessels and tissues that could be injured during daily physical activity. Whether the injury arises from contact with another item or from overstretching the groin muscles, you may end up feeling pain, discomfort or general soreness in the groin area. Having an injured groin could limit your ability to walk, run or extend your legs from time to time. The good news is that physiotherapists are developing effective techniques for addressing groin pain.

Whether the issue is caused by inflammation, tension or damaged nerve endings, physiotherapy can soothe affected muscles and ease pain in only a few days. Here are three physio treatment approaches for groin pain in men.

1. Treating strains or soreness in the groin

If your groin area feels strained or sore, there could be many different causes. For example, slipping may cause you to hyperextend your inner thigh and cause a slight tear in the thigh muscles. The pain may also arise from a sore abdomen due to an intense training session. Finally, you may experience groin pain from your pelvic floor muscles. A physiotherapist will begin by examining your general groin area to determine the source of pain. Owing to the numerous muscles that are concentrated in the groin area, this process takes lots of time and care.

Your physiotherapist will then proceed to develop a treatment plan for any affected muscles in the groin area. For example, they may use ice and heat therapy to restore proper balance within the muscles, or massage therapy to relieve strains caused by overextending a particular tissue. 

2. Easing tension in pelvic muscles

The pelvic floor muscles are a complex set of muscles that work together to support your abdomen and pelvic region. They also provide some support to your hip during movement. Tension in these muscles can cause extreme discomfort and challenges with proper motion. Luckily, physiotherapists can use their knowledge of the pelvic muscle to identify tense areas of tension and non-smooth movement. Using deep tissue massages and strategic stretching, your physiotherapist will relieve pressure in the pelvic muscles and restore comfort.

3. Treating sore nerve endings

The groin area is packed with sensitive nerve endings. The region contains your testicles, bladder, abdomen and other organs. Many people experience sore nerves after falling, overextending the groin region or undergoing surgery. A physiotherapist can internally treat muscles that connect to these affected nerve endings. The result is relief from pain and soreness.