Localization of pain

The groin is in a close anatomical position to the inner thigh and the muscles and tendons that run there, which is why pain of the inner thigh can certainly occur in groin diseases. The groin ligament is a ligament that runs from the hip bone to the pubic bone. This ligament is in close contact with the tendons of the muscles of the inner thigh and the abdominal muscles.

If a disease of the groin now occurs, it is possible that the tendons of the surrounding muscles are affected and this can be perceived as pain in the inner thigh.Typical diseases of the groin region, which can cause painful symptoms of the inner thigh, are hernias or the so-called “soft groin” in athletes. The compression of certain nerves running in the groin can also lead to pain in the area of the inner thigh. Performing certain sports or sitting for long periods of time can cause such nerve compression and cause discomfort.

The hip is in a close anatomical position to structures running along the inner thigh and for this reason is a common cause of pain in this area. In most cases, the muscular structures or tendons of the hip are overstressed. The muscles that lie on the inner thigh run between the hip and the knee joint.

If these muscles are now irritated in the area of the hip, pain can occur throughout the entire course of the muscle. Degenerative changes in the hip joint can also be responsible for the complaints that occur. A typical degenerative disease responsible for pain in the area of the inner thigh is hip arthrosis.

By irritating certain nerves and tendons, the pain, which originates in the hip, is transferred to the area of the inner thigh. For pain that occurs on the inner thigh, the tendon running there often plays a major role. Particularly when overloading is present, the tendon becomes easily inflamed and causes pain which is usually perceived as pain in the inner thigh.

The inflammation is not usually caused by an infection, but can be a sign of incorrect or excessive strain as well as of wear and tear, and leads to degenerative changes in the tendon substance and consequently to pain. Athletes in particular are relatively often affected by tendon inflammation, which is difficult to treat. In order to treat the pain associated with tendonitis as well as the disease itself, certain behavioral measures can be used in conjunction with drug therapy.

It is important to strictly spare the muscles of the inner thigh, since straining them can lead to an aggravation of the inflammation. The period of relief should be generous (weeks to months instead of days! ), even if the symptoms have improved to such an extent that there is no pain at rest.

If the strain is started again too early, a relapse is imminent. Painkillers can also be taken, which ideally have an anti-inflammatory effect. Especially drugs that fall into the group of so-called NSAIDs are therefore widely used in this disease.

However, one should not be deceived by the pain-reducing effect of the medication and should not start training again too early! Cortisol, which is very effective against inflammation, should be strictly avoided, as it can have a negative effect on the robustness of the tendons and in the worst case can even lead to tendon tears. You can read more information on this topic here:

Tendinitis of the thigh
Tendinitis in the groin