You have indicated that you have a central groin pain

Below are some specific descriptions of symptoms related to a running central groin injury or central groin pain.

Decide which description most closely matches the central groin problem you are experiencing then click on
the button next to it. You will be presented with a likely diagnosis for your central groin injury and advice as to
what to do.

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Click on the description that most closely matches your symptoms:

Symptom 1

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  • Dull pain (and often tenderness) on the top of the pubic bone (which runs horizontally across the groin) on one side or the other, not normally in the middle.
  • Pain occurs on rising from the sitting position, coughing, sneezing, during running, and when performing sit-ups.
  • More common in runners who have been doing an intensive routine of core strengthening such as sit-ups.

Symptom 2

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  • Pain in the centre of the groin when running, doing sit-ups and squatting.
  • The pain may develop gradually.
  • You will tend to feel vague low stomach pain in the middle of the pubic bone which runs horizontally across the groin.
  • In bad cases you may find it difficult to walk, resulting in a waddling gait.

Symptom 3

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  • Pain in the groin when you run.
  • Pain in the groin when coughing or sneezing, or straining on the toilet.
  • A small bulge either side of the groin which is more evident when standing than lying.
  • Stretching and rest do not help the pain.