In my absence I have become very active. So active that many parts of me have become sore. But that's all in the spirit of hard work. Just recently however, during my workout, I pulled my groin. The pain? fine at first... simply excruciating a couple days later. So let's solve this mystery once and for all... let's get to know your groin.
VERY BRIEF OVERVIEW:
Your groin muscle is just one of the muscles in a bigger group of muscles called the adductor muscles. Other muscles in this group include the gracilis, pectineus, and adductor longus. All these muscles originate from the pubic bones and are inserted into the posterior surface of the femur. The muscles work powerfully when, in a running action, the foot leaves the ground and begins to swing, and the leg rotates outward in relation to the hip.
THINK YOU PULLED YOURS?
Pulled groins are ranged in Grades I to III, from mild discomfort to extreme discomfort. When a muscle is strained, the muscle is stretched too far. Less severe strains pull the muscle beyond their normal excursion. More severe strains tear the muscle fibers, and can even cause a complete tear of the muscle. Most commonly, groin pulls are minor tears of some muscle fibers, but the bulk of the muscle tissue remains intact. When you pull your groin, you might experience swelling and difficulty lifting your legs and/or walking.
TREAT IT!
Treating a pulled groin muscle is simple. Ice the area for about 15 minutes on and off for the first 48 hours. After that you're ready to use some heat remedies such as muscle rub, hot oils, etc. The best thing to do of course is to give that muscle some rest. Over time you can start using it again, but for the love of god don't overdo it. A pulled groin can take about 2-4 weeks to heal, depending on how well you take care of it and how fast your body naturally heals. It doesn't hurt to take some pain killers also.
In Conclusion: Stretch before any strenuous exercise that involves your inner thighs (crunches, heavy lifting, running, jumping) A pulled groin can hurt a lot. Trust me. Always see a doctor if it doesn't get better.
ta ta kids
