Experiencing Pain in the Armpit Area - Problem Description

The most frequent cause of pain in the groin area are injuries to the adductor muscles of the thigh. We often hear that someone has „injured their groin“. In such a situation, the most common injuries occur to the skeletal muscles, such as the straight thigh muscle, the iliopsoas muscle, and the musculotendinous complex of the sartorius muscle. This type of injury is very common among athletes who perform a large number of kicks. The occurrence of pain in the groin area is also common among athletes who require a high running load and sudden changes in direction during the practice of the discipline (e.g. soccer, rugby, or basketball).

In the instance of joint pain, the first step should be to ascertain whether the pain has arisen as a result of an acute injury (often caused by skeletal muscle damage), or whether it is a chronic condition (often independent of the muscular system). We should also take into account the presence of typical symptoms occurring alongside the mentioned disease state. Gathering basic information about the course of the injury will enable us in the next phase to implement a more effective treatment.

Experiences associated with all kinds of injuries in the inguinal region are very widespread among physically active individuals. However, there are several predictors that can significantly increase the likelihood of an injury in the inguinal region occurring in a particular person. Any form of contact sports carries the risk of injury, including injury in the inguinal region. Adequate muscle training is also significant. Any type of neuromuscular disorder, lack of muscle flexibility or strength can significantly contribute to the occurrence of this injury. The central stability of the torso should not be underestimated in the prevention of such injuries. Training the core muscles is a key element in the prevention of all injuries. In addition, taking care of appropriate tissue regeneration after training will help avoid accumulation of micro-injuries, which translates to a lower risk of serious injury.