My situation:
I was running 40-45 miles per week for about three years, nothing earth shattering, over time I could feel my lower abdominals and adductors become very sore. Thought it was a weak core, muscle imbalances...all those buzz words. Did core work ,rested, long term motrin....nothing. I was fit and kept running through it. Next, the pain radiated to by pubic bone, then the fun began. The pain was agonizing at times, I was misdiagnosed with osteitis pubis......got cortizone shot (into pubic bone), lazer therapy, chirpractor, checked for leg length disrepency, check for traditional hernia, prolotherapy (which allowed me to at least work and play with my kids), orthodics, physical therapy, massage therapy, rolfing..............anything you can think of I tried for about 1 year. My search brought me to a websight in Australia which reffered me to this one which led me to Dr. Cattey. I had bi-lateral repair in January and was running 6 weeks later. No pain now, can do sit-ups, pull ups again for first time in 2 years......What I have discovered is the possible reason why my sports hernia developed which is a condition called hallux limitus. In my opinion, if you are landing improperly and/or not dispersing the impact of running throughout your body you will be prone to this injury, at least for people like me that aren't running a crazy amount of miles like I was. My trunk was impacting all/most of the forces generated by running. Dr. Cattey was excellent and well worth the trip. I was/am one of those anti-surgery guys. I feel we are quick to jump to surgery, but it my case, Dr Cattey gave me my life back. Good luck to you guys