Lower Back and Groin Pain.
"The link between lower back and groin pain may not be obvious at first - but become apparent when we look at the
different types of groin pain."
So, to make this presentation as straightforward as possible, I will explain lower back-related groin pain by dividing it into
four types - and then we will look at where treatment for each type of pain should be directed.
As always, please ensure a correct diagnosis by working with your Physiotherapist or other qualified health professional.
Four Types of Lower Back and Groin Pain:
- Lower back and groin pain coming from your hip.
This type of groin pain is due to the hip referring pain into your groin.
Often people feel deep groin pain which is originating from their hip.
Because the hip is a relatively large joint it often refers pain into the lower back area and this can result in buttocks pain also.
Treatment needs to be directed towards the hip joint in this instance.
- Lower back and groin pain coming from your lumbar spine.
This type of groin pain is due to the lumbar spine referring pain
into your groin. Each level of your spine refers through nerve connections to different parts of the body. It is your upper
lumbar spine which will refer pain to your groin. You may or may not feel pain in the lower back also.
Treatment needs to be directed towards the lower back in this instance.
- Lower back and groin pain coming from your adductor muscles.
This type of groin pain is due to the location of the
adductor muscles. When you strain or tear an adductor muscle or tendon you will feel pain anywhere from the midpoint of your inner thigh to
deep under your pubic bone. Treatment needs to be directed to the damaged adductor muscle in this instance.
- Lower back and groin pain coming from your sacro-iliac joint.
This type of groin pain is due to the sacro-iliac joint of
your pelvis referring pain into your groin. Referral of pain arises from the muscular, ligament and nerve tissues connecting your pelvis
to your groin. Treatment needs to be directed to your pelvis in this instance.
If you have lower back and groin pain it is essential to seek a correct diagnosis to ensure that the correct structure in your body is being treated.
If the root cause of the problem is not found and treated, then your lower back and groin pain is likely to re-occur.
Diagnosis is the key!
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