A common sports injury, a groin injury is a stretch, tear or rupture of a muscle or tendon in the groin. Severity ranges from mild (grade 1) to severe (grade 3):
- Grade 1: Mild pain, with some tightness and tenderness after exercise
- Grade 2: Moderate pain, swelling and bruising
- Grade 3: Severe pain, swelling and bruising, with difficulty walking
Groin injuries can be painful, but they usually resolve with time and the right treatment. At Goshen Physicians Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, we can help prevent groin injuries from becoming chronic and affecting your ability to participate in sports or other activities.
Our team of board certified providers is committed to the community and supporting athletes and nonathletes alike. If you need healing from a groin injury in Goshen, Elkhart, Middlebury and Nappanee, IN, make an appointment by calling (574) 534-2548.