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jay z. >> in tonight's health watch report, a common sports injury can cause persistent groin pain. and whether you're a competitive athlete or just stay active trying to push through that pain could prolong recovery. a sports hernia, also known as a core muscle injury, can happen when the muscles in the groin and abdomen are put under repeated stress, common in sports that involve running, cutting and twisting >> yeah. so if you have a true sports hernia where the aponeurosis is torn, it usually takes about 4 to 6 weeks for you to get better. in best case scenario, a lot of times like sports like soccer or pitchers in baseball, where they're using that adductor muscle in their thigh over time, that really can really, if they're trying to play through it, can prolong that recovery. and they may play with some symptoms, but they still will be hurting and maybe not playing at their best. but best case scenario would be shutting them down and doing therapy for about 4 to 6 weeks and coming back. so with bradish, you know, the season's almost over. so that's why he was essentially shut down for the season. >> well, treatment often includes rest and physical therapy to strengthen the core