Groin Injuries: Groin Injury Symptoms and Treatment

Groin pulls and strains are injuries to the muscles and tendons in the area of the groin where the abdomen meets the thigh. The muscles and tendons and their attached bones comprise contractile units which stabilize the pelvis and allow its motion. A strain in this area occurs at a unit´s weakest part.

There are three types of groin strains:

(1) A mild or "grade I" strain, which is a slightly pulled muscle without tearing of muscle or tendon fibers. There is no loss of strength.

(2) A moderate or "grade II" strain, which is a tearing of fibers in a muscle or tendon or at the attachment to the bone. Strength is diminished.

(3) A severe or grade III strain, which is a rupture of the muscle tendon-bone attachment, with separation of fibers. A severe strain may require surgical repair.

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