Gilmore's Groin

What is Gilmore's groin?

A tear in the adductor muscles (often up near the pubic bone) is known as Gilmore's groin. Even though there is no hernia present it is sometimes known as The Sportsman's Hernia. Sports where a great deal of strain is placed on the groin and pelvic area such as soccer will often result in groin pain.

Pain in the groin can vary but the features of a Gilmore's groin include a torn external oblique aponeurosis (ribbon like structure), tendon torn from the pubic bone.

What are the symptoms of Gilmore's Groin?

• There will be an increase in pain when twisting, sprinting, running and turning.
• There may be soreness after playing sport.
• Groin pain the day after training / playing when turning or doing twisting movements for example getting out of a car.
• Coughing and sneezing may also cause groin pain.
• In approximately 30% of athletes the injury comes on suddenly but most state that it is a gradual overuse injury.