Sounds like more of a rupture than a strain if you're experiencing stabbing pain. I'd educated guess at a slight lateral rupture. You need to see a sports physio. The pain suggests that you still have the problem and no wearing of compression shorts, ibuprofen or stretching will cure that.
Rest is the cure, alongside the suggestions from a physio re; rehab. Beyond that it needs managing with stretches before and after playing.
Compression shorts will help but they are not a cure; don't believe all of the marketing hype! If you are repeatedly experiencing stabbing pain it suggests more than a strain, which would most likely be a duller sensation. Do you experience swelling, redness and heat with the pain? If you are then the injury is being confounded by repeatedly placing stress on the area.
Physio asap, then most likely rest and rehab to strengthen the area. The other issue you have by continuing to play (aside from pain) is the biomechanical issue. Your body will start to compensate for the injury by placing additional strain on linked areas. Its why you see so many secondary injuries when returning from sports injuries. Minimise that by dealing with it now instead of trying to manage it...
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