Can Herniated Discs Cause Groin Pain?

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A week ago, I was simply getting out of my car, and immediately
discovered that I could not bend over without severe back pain. Ever
since then, my symptoms have never been constant. The pain would go
away at night, but my back would be so stiff and hurting when I woke
up that I could barely move.

After a few days, I started feeling discomfort in my groin area. Now
it is almost as bad as the back pain. It hits me when I am trying to
rise from a laying position on the bed.

I strongly suspect that my problem is a herniated disc, but I thought
this condition would just cause numbness, not real muscular type
pain. Also, I thought a herniated disc should improve with rest and
laying down, but my pain gets much worse in this position. I only
find relief by relaxing in a recliner.