Symptoms of a groin pull are a mild (Grade 1) groin strain is discomforting and may not limit regular physical activity.
A moderate (Grade 2) sprain causes moderate discomfort and limits or prevents running and jumping.
A severe (Grade 3) strain causes pain when moving and other relative severe strain symptoms are
- a stabbing pain in the groin area
- swelling or bruising can develop several days after the injury
- inability to move the leg inward or across the front of your body
- loss of upper leg strength with certain movements
- muscle spasms
- in rare cases, muscle deformity
Rest your body 48 hours to recover from strenuous training sessions. Incorporating these exercises to a warm-up session helps muscle flexibility, before and after exercising:
- knee hug lunge – elbow to instep
- lateral lunges
- leg cradles
Treating Grade 1 and 2 strains starts with the conventional RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) technique. Initial treatment is
- rest five to seven days to assess the injury condition
- ice therapy for 15 to 20 minutes, three to four times daily to stabilize swelling and pain
- use a wrap or brace for compression therapy that limits swelling
A physician and diagnostic exams are required, if there is loss of muscle strength, or if symptoms do not subside within two weeks.
