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Groin area has hurt for a few weeks and stretching the tendon doesn't seem to help. rest doesn't either. could it be a labral tear?

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Dr. Christopher Dougherty answered

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Groin injury: It is is possible, although just groin pain is very not specific to the cause l.

Answered 1/26/2013

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A member asked:

Groin area has hurt for a few weeks and stretching the tendon doesn't seem to help. rest doesn't either. could it be a labral tear?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christopher Dougherty answered

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