Inner Leg and Groin Pain
The adductor muscles consist of 5 muscles that are located on the inside of the thigh. These muscles are responsible for bringing the leg and thigh towards the body or midline of the body and stabilizing the leg while walking. Pain from trigger points in the adductor muscle group will typically cause pain in the inner thigh or groin area. Individuals who hyperpronate may experience trigger points in the adductor muscles due to the muscles being overworked and compensating for walking on the inside of the foot.
Causes
Sudden overload in the muscles: Applying a force or resistance to a muscle that is significantly greater than its current capacity can result in an immediate injury. This sudden overload often causes muscle strains or tears as the muscle fibers are unable to withstand the excessive tension.
Poor Posture: Poor posture continuously stresses certain muscle groups, forcing them to work harder to maintain an imbalanced body alignment. When you slump or stand/sit unevenly, specific muscles get stuck in a shortened position while others are stretched thin and weakened. Take your inner thighs, for example. If you’re constantly slouching or have an asymmetrical stance, the muscles on the inside of your thighs —the adductor muscles —might have to work extra hard to keep your pelvis and hips stable.
I Feel
Groin Pain
Muscle knots in the adductor magnus can manifest as a deep, aching pain that might feel as if it’s originating within the pelvis itself, making it difficult to pinpoint. This discomfort can also be described as a more generalized internal pelvic pain, potentially radiating into the groin or down the inner thigh.
I Feel
Hot Stinging Pain on the Inside of Thigh
That hot, stinging pain in your inner thigh could stem from nerve issues, like a pinched nerve sending those sensations down, or a muscle strain causing soreness and tightness. Interestingly, pain can also be referred from other areas, like your hip or back.
I Feel
Groin Pain
Groin pain can feel like sharp, sudden twitches to dull, persistent aches. This makes movements like walking or lifting uncomfortable. Causes can range from muscle strains to muscle knots to hip or knee issues.
I Feel
Dull Achiness Deep Inside
A deep achiness deep in the inner thigh often feels like a dull, persistent discomfort that seems to originate from within the muscle tissue itself, rather than on the surface. It’s not usually sharp or stabbing, but more of a heavy, sometimes throbbing sensation that can be hard to pinpoint to a specific spot. You might describe it as a constant, underlying ache that can make certain movements, like walking or bringing your legs together, feel stiff or uncomfortable. It’s the kind of pain that can feel deep-seated and less like a surface bruise and more like a soreness within the muscle.
