How do I distinguish an inflammation of the tendon from a hernia? | Tendinitis in the groin

How do I distinguish an inflammation of the tendon from a hernia?

Both clinical pictures are different diseases with different symptoms, causes and therapies. Inflammation of tendons can occur in several places in the groin, depending on the inflamed tendon. Typical signs of inflammation such as movement pain, redness, overheating and painful swelling often occur. The pain and restricted movement can be localized at the affected tendon.

Pubic mastitis

The pubic bone is one of three main components of the pelvic bone. The branch of the pubic bone protrudes downward from the pelvic ring towards the thigh and hip joint. It serves as the origin of many muscles that are significantly involved in movements in the hip joint.

Loads on the muscles can lead to irritation of the original tendons at the pubic branch and thus to inflammatory changes at this bony protrusion. Male competitive athletes are particularly affected by this disease. Sports with rapid acceleration, sprints, changes of direction and jumps put the greatest strain on the pubic bone branch.

The therapy is almost exclusively conservative. In order for the irritations to subside, a rest period must first be taken. Afterwards, the affected muscle groups can be specifically trained physiotherapeutically to prevent future irritations.