Pain or discomfort in the hip joint—where the thigh bone meets the pelvis—can range in intensity from mild to severe and is common in women, especially women who are middle-aged or older.

Sometimes inner thigh pain or upper thigh pain can occur after trauma or an injury. Other times, it may be linked to an underlying health condition and symptoms emerge without an obvious reason.

Have you ever turned your body quickly and awkwardly only to feel a sudden pain in your inner thigh? Chances are you’ve probably strained an adductor muscle.