Groin Strain is an annoying pain in the center
of the groin. This is a pain that is fairly specific, meaning you
can touch the spot and if you stretch your groin you feel a distinct
pull in the tender area. It is more common with speed training
or quick hill repeats. This condition is one you should be able
to run through, although you’ll have to back off speed training. If it progresses
to causing a limp or feels like a deep ache, you may have a stress
fracture lurking (see stress fracture).
Ice is particularly helpful for this condition. Don’t
be shy – get it right on the skin (a thin wet cloth is
all that is needed to protect the skin).
Gentle stretching of the hip flexor and hip adductor muscles
usually speed recovery. Hold the stretches for thirty seconds,
repeat three times, and perform this routine two to three times
per day. See Hip Flexor StretchandHip
Adductor Stretch.
Trunk strengthening is essential for groin strains. The groin
is the meeting point of the abdominals, hip adductors and hip flexors. Proper balance of
the strength of these muscles is essential to recovery. The
Injured Runner – A Balanced Solutionprovides
a great program to provide balance to these muscles.
Groin Strain is an annoying pain in the center
of the groin. This is a pain that is fairly specific, meaning you
can touch the spot and if you stretch your groin you feel a distinct
pull in the tender area. It is more common with speed training
or quick hill repeats. This condition is one you should be able
to run through, although you’ll have to back off speed training. If it progresses
to causing a limp or feels like a deep ache, you may have a stress
fracture lurking (see stress fracture). 