Hip & Pelvis
Pinching groin pain when squatting or sitting
Medical name: Femoroacetabular Impingement
The hip bones make contact earlier than usual in deep flexion, irritating the joint and its cartilage rim.
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Typical signs
- Deep groin pain squatting
- Pinching sitting for long periods
- Clicking in the hip
How physiotherapy helps
Range control, deep hip stabiliser strengthening, and movement retraining for squatting and sport.
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