Sometimes a pain can be caused by several different things, so one should not jump to conclusions. I do not have a constant pain in my groin but I experience it quite strongly on one side in certain positions or if I raise my leg anywhere as high as I can with the other leg. It is also brought on if I jar it even slightly but the pain diminishes gradually over a few days until brought on by being jarred again or moved beyond a usual position. I thought it might be a small tear and a GP agreed. However, I have extensive Osteoarthritis in my lower spine, hips and knees and the Dr thought this was more likely my problem. He has given me some Care Ibuprofen Gel to try. Hence my first sentence.