With rest and proper treatment, most groin strains heal on their own in
about 4–8 weeks
. More severe groin strains can take longer. It is very important to let the strain heal fully and get the doctor’s OK before going back to activities.
How do you know if you pulled your groin?
Pain and tenderness in the groin
and the inside of the thigh. Pain when you bring your legs together. Pain when you raise your knee. A popping or snapping feeling during the injury, followed by severe pain.
Is walking bad for a groin injury?
Instead, rest is all about avoiding unnecessary strain on the groin, so avoid kicking, intense exercises such as running, and heavy lifting. If the pain is intense,
avoid walking or any physical activity for a day or two following the injury
.
Should you stretch a pulled groin?
You can begin stretching your groin muscles
right away
. Stretch gently and avoid any pain. If you have pain while doing these exercises, you should not do them. Standing groin stretch: Bend down and slide your injured leg out to your side.
Can a groin injury be permanent?
Repeated pulled groins may take
longer
to heal or even become a permanent problem.
Does groin pain ever go away?
With rest and proper treatment, most groin strains heal on their own in
about 4–8 weeks
. More severe groin strains can take longer. It is very important to let the strain heal fully and get the doctor’s OK before going back to activities.
Is heat or ice better for a groin strain?
Put ice or a cold pack
on your groin area for 10 to 20 minutes at a time. Try to do this every 1 to 2 hours for the next 3 days (when you are awake) or until the swelling goes down. Put a thin cloth between the ice and your skin. After 2 or 3 days, if your swelling is gone, apply heat.
When should I worry about groin pain?
Groin pain associated with back, abdomen or chest pain
.
Sudden
, severe testicle pain. Testicle pain and swelling accompanied by nausea, vomiting, fever, chills or blood in the urine.
Should you massage a pulled groin muscle?
After the acute stage of injury your doctor may recommend to start gently stretching the area (see some examples of stretches below), to apply
heat
to relax the tight muscles and may also recommend massage.
How long does a Grade 1 groin strain take to heal?
Grade 1 strains will take
1 to 2 weeks
of rest before a person can return to exercise. Normal movement, such as walking, should be possible within a few days. Grade 2 strains may take 3 to 6 weeks to heal fully. Grade 3 strains happen when most or all of the muscle is torn.
Do groin injuries heal themselves?
With rest and proper treatment, most groin strains heal on their
own in about 4–8 weeks
. More severe groin strains can take longer. It is very important to let the strain heal fully and get the doctor’s OK before going back to activities.
Will an MRI show a groin strain?
Results:
MRI is sensitive in diagnosing pathology in groin pain
Are groin injuries serious?
Sudden movements usually trigger an acute groin strain, such as kicking, twisting to change direction while running, or jumping. Athletes are most at risk for this injury.
Groin strains aren’t usually serious
, although a severe strain may take a long time to recover from.
Should I go to the doctor for a groin pull?
The pain may grow gradually, and you may not be able to point to the moment when the trouble started. Eventually, the muscle becomes very painful when it moves or is pressed against. When your groin muscle
starts limiting your game
, you should see a doctor.
Should I go to the doctor for groin pain?
Most cases of groin
pain do not require medical attention
. However, you should see a doctor if you experience severe, prolonged pain accompanied by fever or swelling. These symptoms may indicate a more serious condition. Your doctor will evaluate your symptoms and ask about any recent physical activity.
Why does my groin hurt when driving?
Usually groin pain can occur due to a sudden onset, usually
due to a muscle strain
. The most common will be an adductor (groin) strain in which there is pain on the inside of the leg, usually brought on during sprinting or changing of direction.
