GROIN STRAIN
The muscles on the inside of the thigh and hip act to pull
the leg towards the midline. These are the adductor muscles.
The muscle is often torn as a result of a sideways strain
or in a tackle in football or on kicking the ball awkwardly.
When the adductor muscle is damaged this is known as a groin
strain. Injuries often happen when muscles haven't been warmed
up first. See Muscles for information about how muscles work.
See tendon injury for information
on tendon repair. After a groin strain the power in the adductor
muscle is greatly reduced and the patient will often limp
when walking. At first the patient needs to take small steps
and not twist or step sideways or put any strain on the torn
muscle fibres. Only when a return to full muscle strength
has been achieved under medical supervision is it sensible
for the patient to indulge in any form of sport, training
or additional exercise by way of keep kit classes, working
out in a gym, aerobics etc.
TREATMENT
Rest and the application of techniques to improve the circulation
and reduce the amount of adhesions between the muscle fibres
are very important. Treatment with Connective
Tissue Manipulation and gentle exercises, once the limb
is comfortable, speeds up the repair process and helps the
patient to return to normal activities in the shortest possible
time.
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