Groin Strain

Groin strain

What is a groin strain? How is it diagnosed?

Groin strains commonly occur with activities Diagnosis is made from your symptoms, the that involve twisting, turning, changing history of the problem, and an examination direction or kicking. Strains most often affect of your hip. Tests, such as X-rays or scans, the adductor muscles (inside of the thigh) but are not usually required. can affect other muscles including the

abdominals. How is it treated?

 Pain relief: over the counter pain relief such as paracetamol and ibuprofen or anti-inflammatory gels

may help you to continue exercising.  Cold/Heat: wrap a cold pack/heat pad in a towel and place against the area for 15-20 minutes. You may feel using a cold pack in the initial stages (first two days) maybe more beneficial than heat. However after two days heat may give a better relaxation feeling to

the muscles.  Activity modification: try to keep your

leg moving within the limits of pain. What are the symptoms of a groin strain? Avoid sports or heavy lifting until you have less discomfort and improved hip  Pain and tenderness in the groin area movement. Go up stairs leading with and inside your thigh the unafffected leg  Pain when you bring your legs together  Exercises: to improve strength and or raise your knee flexibility  Groin may be warm to the touch

 Bruising or swelling in the groin area  If the abdominal muscles are involved If you follow the advice and exercises on this the pain can be made worse with leaflet, it is very likely that your symptoms will coughing or sneezing improve. However, this may take up to 12 weeks. If your symptoms do not improve after this period, please contact your clinician.

Exercises

You may experience an initial increase in pain with these exercises. Do not worry, just do less repetitions next time and then gradually build up again. Your physiotherapist will guide you as to how many repetitions to do.

Lying with your knees Bring your leg out to bent and feet on the the side and then back floor. Tighten tummy & to the start position. turn the soles of your Progress to complete feet to face each other. the exercise in Let your knees slowly standing when able. fall outwards. Feel the stretch in your groin. Return to start position

Lying on your back Stand facing a small with a ball between step. Step up and your knees. Squeeze down on each leg. the ball with your Progress with a higher knees. Progress to step and then to a lifting your bottom off forward lunge (no the floor as you step) as pain/ control squeeze the ball. improves.

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