Groin Pain Causes
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
6. Bursitis
At the top of our legs is a joint where our legs meet with our pelvis. This joint is often expected to take quite a load as it helps support our own body weight as well as anything else we might be carrying. There are also muscles that cross over the area of this joint.
Between the muscles there is a bursa, which is a sac that decreases friction, and this particular bursa is located in the groin region. Sometimes this bursa becomes inflamed which is called bursitis. This inflammation can cause considerable pain in the groin area and it can limit the patients mobility to a degree. Treatment for bursitis often involves rest and therapy, while injections may sometimes be needed, and surgery is necessary in more severe cases.
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