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[Recreate23]

If you’ve had an MRI scan, did it show any nerve damage or tendon issues?

A private GP told me that they don’t show nerve compression, just the causes?

[bombsh3ll]

Structural tendon problems should be seen for example a tendon swelling, rupture or calcification. However other issues like inflammation may or may not.

Your doctor is right that individual nerves are generally too small to be seen but if for example there is a herniated spinal disc which is compressing a nerve root, this will be seen.

[Recreate23]

Thank you. I saw an acupuncturist yesterday who said the pain point in my groin was very tight - could this mean calcification?

She also said that the femoral nerve may be trapped - would this show up
On the scan? I really need to know what’s causing the pain in my groin which seems to radiate down my leg and into my knee.

[CLKD]

Groin pain - the acupuncturist should have told you - is from the pelvis/hip area.  R U seeing her again, if so take a list of questions to ask.  What did she suggest as 'homework'?  There are too many 'may be' in her explanation. 

Better to see a sports physiotherapist. 


NHS = What can be mistaken for groin pain?

Groin Pain: Causes and When to Be Concerned

Several conditions can be mistaken for a pulled groin, including hip flexor strain, inguinal hernia, hip labral tear, and sciatica. Groin pain can be linked to issues involving the hips, pelvis, nerves or something else.         8 Apr 2025


I've had sciatica as well as bilateral bursitis which presents in similar fashion. 

[CLKD]

NHS -


To get rid of groin pain fast, use the RICE method (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) for acute injuries, take over-the-counter anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen if you don't have contraindications, and after a couple of days, you can introduce gentle range-of-motion exercises and heat to promote healing.

Rest the injured area and avoid activities that cause pain.



U could next week contact the MRI Dept and ask the question.  Have U had a report from there, a copy may have gone to your GP too.  We have an on-line triage system at our Surgery which works well, either with a phone discussion or face2face appt.

[MrsMitch]

I think Recreate is constantly going round in never ending circles of not getting a diagnosis & any treatment she has either not helping or making things worse. No body seems to be able to diagnose her. You really wouldn't think in 2025 it would be so difficult. All that happens, as is often the case on this forum, she's just spending a small fortune & still not knowing what's wrong with her.

[AmandaJR]

On the scan? I really need to know what’s causing the pain in my groin which seems to radiate down my leg and into my knee.

Really feel for you, your pain sounds the same as I had. I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in right hip a year ago by the NHS and private sector. It was initially discovered by an X-ray and then an MRI.

Two things have stopped my pain, one was increasing HRT and the was doing a physio course available through the NHS called Escape Pain. Your GP can refer you for the 12 week physio course or you may be able to self refer. I didn’t have high hopes for the course but it was brilliant. I went twice a week for an hour, there were 12 of us in the session, it was life changing for 10 of us. The other two had far more advanced osteoarthritis than me and had other treatments.

Does your pain get worse from sitting down? I found horizontal stretching in bed helped with pain.

Hope you find some relief soon, I know it’s absolutely awful and frightening. X