Blog · Steve Hall · 3 June 2025
Osteopathy
Groin pain in sport
Adductor-related groin pain versus hip joint versus hernia — Steve Hall on assessment and honest referral.
Symptoms and what they can mean
Pain on kicking, cutting, or getting out of the car. Several structures live in a small neighbourhood. Naming it “a groin strain” without examining the hip is guesswork.
What we can do in clinic
I examine hip, pubic region and lumbar spine. Osteopathy can help mechanical contributors. Sports hernias and true hip impingement are not treated with optimism alone.
Red flags and when to see your GP
A painful bulge, fever, or testicular pain is medical or urgent. Do not be shy — say it in the history.
This article is general information for people considering care at Health at Hart in Hartley Wintney. It is not a diagnosis, a prescription, or a promise of outcome. If you have sudden, severe or unexplained symptoms — including chest pain, unexplained weight loss, night pain, bowel or bladder changes, or a new neurological problem — seek urgent medical advice (NHS 111 or 999). UK osteopaths are regulated by the General Osteopathic Council. Counsellors named here are BACP-registered where stated. Always check with your GP or insurer if you are unsure whether a treatment is appropriate for you.
Appointments