surgical repair followed by a structured rehabilitation. The first conservative treatment option should be to restore normal motion after the adductor has begun to heal (usually 6–8 weeks post injury). Sleeping in a prone position with the hip on the affected side flexed and externally rotated can be a cure in some individuals. Incidence The exact incidence of these entities is unknown: some believe it is the most common cause of chronic groin pain in athletes, while others argue that it is only rare. References External links Sports medicine Injuries of abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine and pelvis