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A Groin Strain is one of the most common injuries in sports, especially football. Moving the leg through a large range of movement such as kicking means sports like Judo, Karate and Rugby can also hold a high risk. Running through particularly muddy ground or on a slippery surface can also predispose to groin strains. The term describes a strain of the Adductor muscles that are located on the inside of the thigh. The Adductor muscle group is made up of five muscles:
In the case of a grade one Groin Strain the signs may not be present until after the activity is over. There may be a sensation of cramp or tightness and a slight feeling of pain when the muscles are stretched or contracted. Tightness may be felt first thing in the morning when getting out of bed or moving after a period of prolonged sitting then ease off with movement.
A grade two Groin Strain causes immediate pain which is more severe than the pain of a grade one injury and produces pain on walking. It is confirmed by pain on stretch and contraction of the muscle. A grade two Groin Strain is usually sore to touch.
A grade three strain is quite rare in the adductor muscles. There is an immediate burning or stabbing pain and the athlete is unable to walk without pain. In the case of grade two and three injuries, a large bruise will appear below the injury site after a few days - this is caused by bleeding within the tissues.
The immediate treatment for any muscle injury consists of rest, ice, and compression. Ice Packs can be applied for periods of twenty minutes every couple of hours (never apply ice directly to the skin as it can cause an ice burn). The Ice Packs relieve pain and reduce bleeding in the damaged tissue. This can help to reduce the injury rehab time.
Resting may be the common sense approach, but it is one that is often ignored by competitive athletes. This is unwise, since it does not take much to turn a grade one strain into a grade two, or a grade two strain into a grade three. As a general rule, grade one Groin Strains should be rested from sporting activity for about 3 weeks, and grade two injuries for about 4 to 6 weeks. Explosive movements such as sprinting and jumping in particular should be rested. With a grade one strain, gentle exercise such as walking or jogging may be possible.
In the case of a complete rupture an opinion from an orthopaedic doctor is required. The torn muscle may have to be repaired surgically and the rehabilitation afterwards will take about 3 months.
The following measures may have the effect of reducing the chances of sustaining a muscle strain:
Professional Warm Up Guide
Professional Cool Down Guide
Guide to Core Strengthening Exercises
