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Shane J. Nho But, when a groin injury does occur, Nho said patients with complaints of chronic pain will start with NSAIDs and undergo physical therapy.

An inguinal hernia happens when tissue protrudes through a weak spot in the lower abdominal wall near your groin. It causes pain as the tissue puts pressure on surrounding nerves and tissues.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 17-year-old son plays high school soccer. After a recent game, he began complaining of pain in his lower abdomen that radiates down to his inner thigh.

Similarly, inguinal nerve-related groin pain, when no structural abnormality is present, often responds well to targeted nerve interventions rather than surgical approaches.