You   may   have   had   a   minor   groin   problem   at   one   time   or another.   Most   of   the   time,   our   body   movements   do   not   cause problems.    It's    not    surprising    that    symptoms    may    develop from everyday wear and tear, overuse, or an injury. The   groin   areas   are   located   on   each   side   of   the   body   in   the folds   where   the   abdomen   joins   the   legs.   The   pubic   area   lies between the two groin areas. Groin injuries most commonly occur during: • Sports    or    recreational    activities,    such    as    ice    hockey, cross-country skiing, basketball, and soccer. • Work-related activities. • Work or projects around the home. An   acute   injury   may   occur   from   a   direct   blow,   a   fall,   or   from the leg turned in an abnormal position. Overuse   injuries   occur   when   too   much   stress   is   placed   on   an area.    This    often    happens    when    you    overdo    an    activity    or repeat   the   same   activity   day   after   day.   Overuse   can   lead   to muscle    strains    or    tears    or    may    cause    swelling,    such    as bursitis. Groin   pain   not   caused   by   an   injury   may   be   coming   from   other parts    of    the    body    i.e.    radiating,    or    referred,    pain.    Pulled muscles,     ligaments,     or     tendons     in     the     leg     may     cause symptoms    in    the    groin.    It    is    important    to    look    for    other causes of groin pain when you have not had an injury. An   inguinal   hernia   is   a   bulge   of   soft   tissue   through   a   weak spot    in    the    abdominal    wall    in    the    groin    area.    An    inguinal hernia    may    need    surgical    treatment.    A    sports    hernia    may affect the same area of the groin in competitive athletes.