How to Treat Groin Strains | Sterosport

Groin strain occurs due to muscles in the groin or thigh being tensed and stretched too suddenly. Players of football, rugby, hockey, and other running sports are at risk of a groin strain.

Groin strain can be painful and could put you out of action for weeks or even months. Make sure you know how to treat a groin strain to give your body what it needs to heal properly and help you return to sport faster.


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How to Treat a Groin Strain
What is a groin strain?

Groin strain occurs when the ligaments in the groin area are stretched too much or torn.

It is caused by sudden, intense, or unusual movement in the legs that forces the groin muscles to stretch too quickly, too much, or in an odd direction.

Groin strain is graded in a similar way to an ankle sprain to describe the severity of the injury. Different grades take longer to heal.


Grade
Symptoms
Recovery Duration
Grade 1 groin strain
Light pain, overstretched muscle.
1–2 weeks
Grade 2 groin strain
Moderate pain, bruising, and some weakness. Overstretched muscle and minor tearing are present.
3–6 weeks
Grade 3 groin strain
Severe pain and bruising, difficulting moving the area. A severe muscle tear is present.
3–4 months


Groin Strain Treatment

1. Cease physical activity and give the area time to rest and recover.

2. Use an ice pack to ice the area for 20 minutes every two or three hours and repeat for the first two days after the injury.

When you’re on the pitch, court, or just out and about playing sports, you won’t be able to just grab an ice pack. So, it's a good idea to carry an instant ice pack in your sports first aid kit.

3. Compress the area with a wrap or sports tape.

The aim of wrapping a groin muscle is to provide support to the muscles in the joint, reduce swelling, and decrease pain and discomfort.

Use zinc oxide tape for its high-tensile, non-stretchy quality that helps to support and protect the area.

4. Use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicine temporarily to ease the pain and swelling such as ibuprofen.

What exercise can I do with a groin strain?

Groin strain exercises are important as they allow the affected area to bend and stretch new muscle tissue and build back strength.

Try these gentle exercises after you've given the area enough rest:

Hamstring stretches against the wall
Hip abductor stretches
Standing groin stretches
Leg raises
Lying-leg crossovers
Side plank

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