The groin is considered to be the inside top of the thigh where it joins the pelvis.
Pelvic pain could include the groin, the backside, or the areas above the hips. Pain that seems to start in the backside and go down the back of the leg is often termed sciatica. For women, years of dysfunctional periods could also lead to congestion in the pelvic area and maybe adhesions. This can contribute to ongoing period pain, pain on ovulation, and generalised pelvic discomfort around the areas of your ovaries
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Pain above the pubic bone could be bladder related or gynecological.
In men more often, but in women on occasion, pain in the groin area could be an inguinal hernia. This is mostly diagnosed by how and when your symptoms appear. If I suspect a hernia I will refer you to the doctor who should examine you to confirm this. |
Pain in the backside can be caused by many factors, most of which are covered in the article on Sciatica if you would like to follow the link.
GROIN STRAIN
Groin strain in my opinion, is caused by one, or a combination of 2 factors, these involve the muscles on the inside of your thigh (adductors) or the muscle deep in your stomach that flexes your hip to lift your knee (Psoas).
There are a number of tests that I use to confirm this and, particularly if the psoas is involved, various other muscle groups within your inner pelvic complex that I will need to work on to re-establish the balance needed to remove your groin pain/strain.
It’s worth noting that so called ‘groin strain’ is rarely an actual strain, i.e. damage to the tendons, rather more of a painful muscle imbalance that can usually be fixed fairly quickly with the right approach to treatment.
Coccyx Pain (Tailbone)
One of the most painful problems in the backside can be a bent, displaced or fractured coccyx (Tailbone). Often caused by pranks such as removing a chair as you are about to sit down, or, more commonly, slipping on icy or wet floors and landing on the tailbone. Treatment for coccyx pain will depend on how and when the coccyx became a problem. But even chronic long term problems can be helped (see Testimonials) as well as more acute recent injuries or pain offset.
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