Medically reviewed by Eva Umoh Asomugha, M.D. Groin pain can stem from various issues, ranging from muscle strains and hip ...

These included referred pain from the lumbar spine and hip joint, severe leg length discrepancy, knee ligament, quadriceps tendon and meniscal pathologies, Hoffa’s syndrome, medial plica syndrome, ...

This pain may be caused by soft cartilage under the kneecap (patella), referred pain from another area such as the back or hip, or soft tissues around the front of the knee. Among soccer players ...