Hello, * As per my clinical experience, severe groin pain post injury does indicates severe ligament or muscle sprain or strain. * Osteophytes are not responsible for that severe pain as they are already existing before the onset of sequences of trauma. Following measures would help you better way - local application of heating pad - assisted physiotherapy - analgesic with diclofenac and acetaminophen - avoid certain postural adaptation and weight lifting - control of blood sugar and body weight. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel