Sports Hernia Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
2. Chronic Pain
A groin strain typically results from a single traumatic injury to the pubic muscles during which you may feel a sharp, sudden pain becoming a dull ache. Sports hernias that arise from a single injury can also cause sharp, sudden pain. However, a sports hernia can also result from overuse, meaning that it can come on gradually.
With rest, ice, and physical therapy, a groin strain typically resolves within a month or two. However, sports hernias may not get better over time and in fact, pain may get worse rather than better. Though a doctor may recommend conservative treatment options for a sports hernia at first, such as anti-inflammatory medications and physical therapy, some eventually require surgery to fully resolve.
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