You felt that sudden, sharp twinge while lunging for a tennis ball, sprinting on the track, or maybe just taking an awkward step off the curb. Now, weeks later, that nagging pain in your inner thigh ...

A groin strain is an injury to your groin muscles, which connect your thighs to your lower abdomen. This injury occurs when the muscle fibers are pulled or torn, causing pain and impacting mobility.

Groin pain often comes from pulled muscles due to intense physical activities or overexertion. Discomfort that lasts more than a few days or affects your daily life is a sign to see a doctor.