Sports Hernia Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
5. Unilateral Pain
Unilateral pain is discomfort that occurs on only one side of the body at one time. It is characteristic of sports hernias as well as groin strains. Therefore, it may not be helpful for differentiating between the two. However, it may help to rule out other causes.
Centered in the front of your abdominal wall and running vertically down is a band of fibrous tissue called the linea alba, or “white line.” The linea alba is a useful anatomic marker to locate areas of pain and damage. The rectus abdominis muscles run along either side of the linea alba. Doctors may use this to as a reference point to describe the location of your pain.
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