A sports hernia is mainly caused by repetitive or explosive movements, especially during those movements which require twisting of the pelvis. During such movements, there is a rupture or injury of the soft tissues that are responsible for these movements. The tendons which are attached to the oblique muscles to the pubic bone are particularly susceptible to injury. Thus, in most cases, the tendons which are attached to the thigh muscles are ripped or injured.

In the effort of diagnosing a sports hernia, several diagnostic techniques are available to the doctor. A physical examination is necessary to rule out a real hernia, which can also be caused by sports activity. Physical examination involves examination and palpation - to feel the injury and examine mobility. When the severity of the injuries cannot be determined by physical examination, then ultrasound, CT or MRI must be performed.

The treatment process is determined by your doctor based on factors such as age, health, weight and type of injury, as well as physical activity. When it comes to severe tendon injuries, then the only solution is surgery. Surgery may be a traditional operation consisting of a single long incision or a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure. If there is an injury to the inlingual nerve located in the groin, the surgeon cuts the nerve during the operation in order to alleviate the patient's pain. This procedure is called an inguinal eurectomy.