Are you having pain in your inner-thigh, deep in the groin area where you feel your pelvic bone? Were you coming off playing basketball, soccer, or any sport that involves a lot of running or jumping?
Chances are you may have a groin strain.
Groin strains are very common in sports because of the repeated sudden changes in direction i.e. Accelerating, decelerating, cutting angles, and shuffling
The muscle that is most commonly affected is your "Adductor Longus" Muscle. It not only helps bring the leg towards the mid-line of the body, but it also helps the leg rotate.
By reacting to what your opponent is doing, your leg is constantly shifting, pivoting, and rotating. The way a muscle strain can develop is if the muscles exceed their ability to tolerate the stress and tension, thus tearing happens.
This shows you how you can progress yourself through your own rehab journey
Level 1: Supine Hip Adductor Squeeze
Level 2: Sidelying Hip Adductor Lift
Level 3: Copenhagen Short Lever
Level 4: Copenhagen Long Lever
If your pain is manageable, and tolerable, try these exercises out. You can progress through each stage accordingly. Pay attention to your symptoms. If you're still having pain, please see contact a physical therapist, we have a contact sheet below! Especially if you're looking to get back to being active or playing a sport. Don't let lingering pains hang on for a long time.
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