groin injury

Joe Crispino · February 1, 2011 5:55AM

just suffered a groin pull a week and a half ago while running in the snow. I rested for 4 days and it felt good but was painful when I tried to run. at this point I haven't run or biked in 1 1/2 weeks. Any suggestions on how to work with this. My body seems to be SLOW at recoveries. I greatly appreciate the input guys.

jburbatt · February 1, 2011 6:55AM

I feel your pain, I did the same thing last winter. And it took a long time to come back, definitely rest a lot (did a lot of biking last winter) and once it was no longer tender I had it worked out by a massage therapist. Those two things seemed to move it along the quickest, but when I tried to go out running too soon I definitely set myself back to where I started. It took me about 12 weeks

but I'm sure that depends on how badly you pulled it.

Joe Crispino · February 1, 2011 8:38AM

thanks for the comment. I'm going to my ART guy thursday. we'll see.....

jburbatt · February 1, 2011 8:44AM

Good luck! I'm sure others will chime in as well

Joe Crispino · February 1, 2011 9:04AM

be careful in the snow today

Leigh Boyle · February 1, 2011 1:31PM

bottom line- you've gotta dig it out. Huge intersection area with the hip flexors, tiny little internal rotators and adductor muscles all attaching in there.

http://www.athletestreatingathletes.com/body-resource-map/adductorsinner-thighgroin/

on that page you'll find links for foam roller/tennis ball tips, mobilizations, and stretching. Stay after it otherwise this one will stick around.

Joe Crispino · February 3, 2011 3:01PM

thanks Leigh, I appreciate the info

Leigh Boyle · February 4, 2011 6:15AM

No problem. If you can't get it loosened up, see a pro. Like I said, these ones can be stubborn and like to stick around.

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