How to Rehab a Pulled Groin (Groin Strain)

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  • čas přidán 30. 06. 2024
  • Today's video covers exercises that can be used to help you rehab after sustaining a groin strain (adductor strain) or pulled groin. The hip adductor (groin) muscles run along the medial thigh and are responsible for returning the hip joint from an abducted position to closer in line with the body (adduction) and stabilizing the lower extremity during closed-chain activities such as standing, hopping or propelling off of one limb in a side to side fashion.
    Of the major adductors, adductor longus is thought to be the most commonly strained muscle, but any of the adductors could be involved. The most common site of injury is at the musculotendinous junction as the sarcomeres (functional unit of skeletal muscle) in this zone are thought to be less elastic.
    Although stretching can sometimes be useful for reducing pain after a strain, the focus should be on resistance training exercises as these will work to restore tissue integrity and help prevent re-injury. Previous research has shown that resistance training can be an effective intervention for reducing the frequency of adductor strains.
    Whether recovering from an adductor injury or looking to prevent one, try these exercises as they will specifically target this muscle group and increase overall tissue capacity. In general, these exercises progress from less difficult to more difficult.
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Komentáře • 198

  • @LKR656
    @LKR656 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Excellent video, thank you! Simple excercises and very thorough explanations of how and why- really appreciate!

  • @gregnicholls2524
    @gregnicholls2524 Před 2 měsíci +3

    This was excellent. Very well explained and demonstrated. I’ll start with these exercises tomorrow to get ready for senior softball ..starting in a few weeks.

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před 2 měsíci

      I hope you find the exercises to be helpful!

  • @konetize
    @konetize Před rokem +6

    Exactly the exercises I was looking for, thanks.👍

  • @RogerPlamondon-mt1xd
    @RogerPlamondon-mt1xd Před rokem +4

    Excellent video and hopefully it will assist my current groin strain.

  • @onthehighCs
    @onthehighCs Před rokem +4

    Great video. The Copenhagen adductor is such a gift. Thank you.

  • @HakuShounen
    @HakuShounen Před 20 dny +2

    I started playing softball about two months ago and was having mild groin issues, then ended up suffering a sports hernia. I'm about a week and half into recovery and finding these exercises really helpful, especially that third movement. It's crazy how challenging it is even doing the "easy" version. Thanks for this video!

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před 20 dny +1

      So glad to hear the exercises are helping!

  • @dannyterrones5737
    @dannyterrones5737 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Thanks for the tips. Explained perfectly!

  • @strongbirdamy5250
    @strongbirdamy5250 Před 4 měsíci

    Oh thank you!! I have your book and have been diving into it. I wish I knew about your a year ago when I pulled by groin doing Cossack squats (I was over doing it with weighted ones). But the injury impacted my ability to reach my goal with one arm push ups. I’m going to implement some of these movements now to keep up my strength (and shoot for the OAPU goal again)!!

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před 4 měsíci

      You’re so welcome! Thank you so much for ordering a copy of my book!

  • @montserratgallegos4645
    @montserratgallegos4645 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Super helpful!!! Helped so much!!!

  • @terrymansfield127
    @terrymansfield127 Před měsícem +1

    New to your site, find you easy to work with. Will recommend you to friends when in need. Thanks 😊

  • @latinaheat702ify
    @latinaheat702ify Před 3 měsíci +1

    I hvnt walked w out pain pain pain for a year! THANK YOU!!

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před 3 měsíci

      You’re welcome! I’m so glad that the video was helpful!

  • @michaeleckert5877
    @michaeleckert5877 Před měsícem +1

    This is great.Easy to follow and understand.

  • @johnmcdonald828
    @johnmcdonald828 Před měsícem +1

    I’ll give these a go thank you. 🤞 as I seem to have a perpetual groin strain these days!

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před měsícem +1

      I hope they help you! We have research showing that groin muscle strengthening can help reduce the chances of suffering future groin strains.

  • @versantrealty1097
    @versantrealty1097 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thanks for putting this together. Very helpful.

  • @AndreNicole-qk6zt
    @AndreNicole-qk6zt Před rokem +1

    Hey Tom, thanks for the video. i just came across this video my groin has been for 7 months now.

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před rokem

      Glad you found my video! Strengthening the groin muscles is very important to get rid of this issue and reduce the chances that it happens again.

  • @truedreem
    @truedreem Před rokem +2

    Thank you so much man, I’ll try these out. I have a tournament in 2 weeks and I’ve been having this problem this whole summer. I didn’t make the school team cause of this.

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před rokem

      Sorry to hear that. I hope these help you!

    • @debryans7672
      @debryans7672 Před rokem +1

      How is it going do u still have this injury?

  • @brucem.cameron1095
    @brucem.cameron1095 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Thanks! Great training.

  • @dannypacheco7104
    @dannypacheco7104 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thanks for the video! 👍🏼

  • @RogerPlamondon-mt1xd
    @RogerPlamondon-mt1xd Před rokem +9

    I am an avid old runner, softball and pickleball player. Thanks for the exercises and hopefully it will help with my groin strain.

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před rokem +1

      No problem! Best wishes with your recovery!

    • @damoncampos3944
      @damoncampos3944 Před 10 měsíci

      How long did it take for you to heal , ive been resting for 2 weeks.. mild walking

    • @RogerPlamondon-mt1xd
      @RogerPlamondon-mt1xd Před 10 měsíci

      @@damoncampos3944 unfortunately it took 3 months for it to heal with physio appointments. On a positive note, I am back to running and logging 50 mile weeks.

  • @shocdoc64
    @shocdoc64 Před rokem +3

    Thanks for this video. Sorry for the long post, but hoping the extra detail is helpful. I’m an old guy (56 and also a physiatrist who does not take his own advice….doctors are terrible patients) and when I was in sports in high school and college, had intermittent groin issues but nothing that limited me for more than a week or 2. Fast forward to now and I have been powerlifting (deadlift 600+ squat 550+ so pretty heavy, I guess) for 7 or 8 years and had a groin strain about 5 years ago. It healed really more accidentally than anything else. I was fine until a year ago when I started throwing shot put, discus, hammer and weight again and since then I have had persistent left more then right recurrent groin strains (never more than Grade 1). These have definitely affected my throwing training aggressiveness and, to a lesser degree, powerlifting and I wonder if I’ll ever be pain free and able to train hard again. I am sure that the best thing to do is to stop all training and work on rehab but that isn’t going to happen. I wonder if you have seen successful return to “normal” with occasional flares for people who are particularly in tune with their bodies in trying to rehab this situation (I am not unique in wanting to do it this way) on the runs, so to speak? Doing the exercises and increasing training intensity as allowed by pain and function? If a person starts with the lying adductor raise, once that’s done pain free and the person progresses to the leg sliders, do you stop the adductor raises or do them and the sliders? Same idea for once a person progresses to the Copenhagen exercises? All three exercises or once you progress from one exercise to the next level do you then stop doing the less intense one? Thanks for any advice.

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před rokem +2

      In general, we try not to have people completely stop doing the activities that trigger their symptoms. Rather, we try to dial the volume back a bit so that the issue stops flaring up and then add the rehab exercises. In terms of the exercises in this video, when you can do one exercise with no problems, then I would recommend moving onto the next one and eliminating the previous one. The Copenhagen is definitely one of the best adductor exercises in terms of reducing the likelihood of suffering future groin strains. So, I would definitely try to work towards being able to do sets of Copenhagens with mild to no pain.

    • @shocdoc64
      @shocdoc64 Před rokem +1

      @@RehabScience Thank you! Good to hear that complete cessation of activity is not a goal. I started with the side lying raise and after a couple days had no pain so moved onto the sliders. I also rigged up a little pulley system so I can do long sitting controlled hip abduction while eccentrically contracting the adductors, kind of like the eccentric gastroc-soleus exercises that have been so effective at treating my chronic Achilles tendonitis that flares from time to time. They seem to be helping and I suspect I'll get to the Copenhagens within 4 or 5 more days. Thanks again for your video and input.

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před rokem

      @@shocdoc64 Happy to help. Best wishes with your recovery!

  • @Photogfun
    @Photogfun Před 11 měsíci +1

    Holy shit, I’m only able to do the first one. The pain was instant. Wow

  • @SK-pn1pe
    @SK-pn1pe Před 2 měsíci +2

    Your videos are great, I've rehabbed multiple injuries with them. For these groin exercises.....I have significant pain even with the first exercise you showed. I'm a hockey goalie and have constant pain in the left adductor area all the way up into my abdomen. I've been playing through the pain, but I think I may need total rest for a solid month to get this to resolve. Any advice?

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před 2 měsíci

      Glad to hear my videos have helped you! If the initial exercises in this video are causing significant pain, I would definitely say you need to let the area calm down a bit. Continuing to play through the pain is likely preventing the region from healing completely and may put you at risk of a more serious tendon or muscle tear in the future. If you need a more comprehensive groin strain program with easier exercises to start with, the groin strain program in my book guides you through three phases of rehab. Here is an Amazon link, if you want to learn more about my book. amzn.to/4a3JGVP

  • @anthonyofsc
    @anthonyofsc Před 4 měsíci +2

    So I strained the groin actually doing side lying single leg ABduction exercises to strengthen the groin. Is it ok to do these exercises even if there is pain? The pain is not debilitating but just aggravating since I notice it walking unless I keep my stride shorter than normal.

  • @thomash6539
    @thomash6539 Před 9 měsíci +2

    That last one is a game changer

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před 9 měsíci

      A very important exercise for adductor health!

  • @owengrantjj
    @owengrantjj Před rokem +6

    Hey Tom, I appreciate your work! I am one month into recovering from a groin strain. Would I be able to do these exercises every day or is there a specific frequency that works best?

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před rokem +2

      Yes, I would start working on these. Every day is fine as long as your baseline symptoms don’t increase over time. If that happens, then I would just put a day of rest in between training days.

    • @JamaunWindham
      @JamaunWindham Před rokem

      Did u heal from these exercises yet?

    • @owengrantjj
      @owengrantjj Před rokem +1

      @@JamaunWindham I warmed up on the ground laying on my side and doing adduction from with my hip in neutral, flexion and then extension. Then would use cables to do resisted groin adduction and hip flexion. Keep the load light and work for more reps (3x15) before you increase the weight. The key is to load it daily but don’t over do it. You shouldn’t be more sore the next day. Good luck.

  • @endless9207
    @endless9207 Před 11 měsíci +2

    I feel a bit of pain in my groin when i do certain exercises, I can walk and run without feeling pain. I had something similiar in my lower abdomen a month ago and the pain went away after a few days, Should i do these exercises or wait until the pain goes away because i dont think i have pulled my groin.

  • @giovanniandrade5966
    @giovanniandrade5966 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Hey so I had a groin injury like about 5 months ago in September while playing soccer. Happened when I was gonna kick, I felt like my groin pulled alway down to my inner thigh. After a month played again and the same thing happen. Haven’t done anything to recover for it to this day and I still feel sensitivity in my groin and my inner thigh. Would this be good to use for that? How long do you think the process could take?

  • @paahtopro3950
    @paahtopro3950 Před 3 měsíci

    I have no idea if i have a pulled groin but ill try these. I dont remember feeling any pain when working out but now its been hurting everytime i lift my leg for 3 days

  • @user-jm4sb6fo8n
    @user-jm4sb6fo8n Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thanks allot

  • @Hockey-gn2tj
    @Hockey-gn2tj Před 11 měsíci

    Pulled my goring doing a splits save in a drill. Felt the soreness about an hour ago. Was on ice 10 hours ago

  • @IsaacSpartan
    @IsaacSpartan Před rokem +1

    I just got a groin injury from soccer training. I will do them this evening.

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před rokem +2

      Sorry to hear that. They should be helpful when recovering from that injury.

    • @gusmaschmann
      @gusmaschmann Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you sir. I’ll give it a go.

  • @Siyabulela.Khuzwayo
    @Siyabulela.Khuzwayo Před 3 měsíci

    Reps and sets for the slider lateral lunge & Copenhagen adductor raise? also how long should one hold the leg in "plank position" ?

  • @PJCWetzels1
    @PJCWetzels1 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Hi Tom, I have been running for best part of 8 years now and I have a stabbing pain in the groin area which runs from the inside of my buttock into the upper part of my groin. Will these exercises help to reduce sensitivity? It's really hit and miss, some week I feel almost no pain or even none at all where other weeks I have to stop running as it's too painful. Does this make sense at all. I am looking for exercises to find more stability in this so my running isn't impacted.

    • @cris1999cr
      @cris1999cr Před 7 měsíci

      Hey man, I would recommend bicycling instead of running as your groin is still recovering, running when you have pain may take longer to recover

  • @jeffreypitts2985
    @jeffreypitts2985 Před 25 dny

    thanks

  • @jordany3083
    @jordany3083 Před rokem +1

    How quickly should one try these exercises after the initial injury? I'm 24hrs out from pulling my groin yesterday in hockey and I've just been stating off of it and icing it today.

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před rokem +2

      Once you can walk with mild symptoms, then you could begin these exercises.

  • @SamanthaFilipovic
    @SamanthaFilipovic Před měsícem +2

    Have had a groin strain for almost a year. Doctors did not help at all. PTs recommended MRIs. After doing the first exercise and hip strengthening I already feel so much better. 😭

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před měsícem +1

      Sorry to hear you have had bad experiences with those healthcare providers. Strengthening exercises have the best evidence for healing a groin strain, so these should help after a few weeks.

    • @SamanthaFilipovic
      @SamanthaFilipovic Před měsícem +1

      @@RehabScience They definitely are healing so well. Thank you 🙌🏼

  • @confacekillah
    @confacekillah Před rokem +1

    Should I be doing these exercises while I feel pain? Or should I be waiting for after a week or two of rest to start? Just not sure if the stress of these movements is worsening my condition and lengthening my recovery time.

    • @aryansarvian3045
      @aryansarvian3045 Před 7 měsíci

      How did you make out? I've waited a week and went in too soon. It's flared back up.
      Did yours resolve?

  • @tolli1309
    @tolli1309 Před 8 měsíci +1

    hi Tom, do these exercises work aswell for upper groin muscles witch are close to my hip?

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Yes, they will help with the upper attachment as well.

  • @adityasharma3564
    @adityasharma3564 Před 3 měsíci +1

    So i'm a cricket player and i got injured during my fast bowling session about 2 months ago and now i don't feel any pain while walking or running but felt pain in changing direction and while doing some bowling session pls help

  • @skwarrawks8711
    @skwarrawks8711 Před 2 lety

    Hey Dr. Tom do you have any exercise recommendations for pudendal neuralgia? sorry for the unrelated question

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před 2 lety +1

      I don't have a video on this at the moment, but will try to do one soon. Exercises that often give relief from this issue include:
      Wide leg bridges
      Standing backward (hip extension) leg lifts.
      Sidelying hip abduction.
      Hip extension in the quadruped position.
      Cobra pose
      Standing back extension
      Many of these exercises are shown in my other videos, but they would be a bit difficult to find one by one.

  • @Coolcool_rj
    @Coolcool_rj Před 7 měsíci

    Can I do it 3 times (or more then 3 times) a day for one exercise, if I have time?

  • @dfreeman120
    @dfreeman120 Před měsícem

    This problem has been an ongoing situation especially after I play court sports or use super light. Kettlebells etc

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před měsícem +1

      I would recommend continuing to strengthen your adductor muscles as strengthening exercises have the best research evidence in terms of protecting these muscles. Here is another video that might help you.
      czcams.com/video/lfwFB-35DEY/video.htmlsi=riUP1kvsItnT5V8v

  • @micaelat3734
    @micaelat3734 Před 2 lety

    I did pull a muscle years and years ago when I used to do ballet (and the show had to go on). I've done these type of exercises, with varying relief. In my case it is the right side that was and has become troublesome again. Lately I've noticed (or developed) a numbness at the outer front right leg. This puzzles me. Do you have any suggestions about what might be weak or over tense? And what type of exercise might alleviate that?

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před 2 lety

      You may be experiencing meralgia paresthetica, which involves irritation of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve in the outer thigh region. In these cases, we work on mobilizing the femoral nerve and releasing the quads via stretching and massage.

    • @micaelat3734
      @micaelat3734 Před 2 lety

      @@RehabScience Thank you

  • @moniqueb221
    @moniqueb221 Před měsícem +1

    Thanx doing these today. I think I strained my groin 😩 so no heavy lifting

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před měsícem

      Sorry to hear about your injury. I hope these exercises help you!

  • @riemann6458
    @riemann6458 Před rokem

    Hello dr I had a groin pull as I was playing football I was sprinting towards the goal it has been 3 weeks since the injury and the only pain is when I sprint I played again after 2 weeks but now I reserving myself for Sunday so I don’t injure myself and not feel a lot of pain

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před rokem

      That’s good to hear. I would still make sure to implement these strengthening exercises, so that your risk of straining the muscle again is decreased.

  • @cruztrenado656
    @cruztrenado656 Před rokem +1

    referring to the first exercise shown, side lying hip adduction, I heard/read that this exercise is bad for a pulled/strain groin because it's undergoing compression. That compression isn't good for the groin for recovery. can i ask for your take on this? thanks

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před rokem

      I have found this exercise to be helpful with patients who are in the early stages of a groin strain. I haven’t seen any evidence that this exercise compresses the groin muscles or their tendons or is detrimental to the rehabilitation process.

    • @mrboywonder4
      @mrboywonder4 Před rokem

      @@RehabScience thank you

  • @Isaiah-vp2hw
    @Isaiah-vp2hw Před 2 měsíci

    Hi ,laying on my side excercise pinches my hip should I work through pan

  • @rememberme3762
    @rememberme3762 Před rokem +1

    Im am a soccer player who has been struggling with injury and playing worse while my teamates get better. Pls read all this. For my groin strain( which is closer to my abs than the inner thigh and it's not a hernia got an ultra sound) My physical therapist recommended dorseflexion exercises ankle over knees, calf stretching, side leg raise, box cars and 90 90 stretches and rotations twice a day. But I've have been playing soccer matches while some what consistently doing these exercises and i feel the pain in that area when I push the opposite knee up,when lean back and when I lift that leg sideways Making the abductors work. The pain goes away when I rest a few days but I know if I run it will come back. This has been going on for months. I have a 18 day period with no matches no practices nothing. If i do some of the physical therapy exercises and then add the Copenhagens and maybe remove the side leg raise (Don't have the slider btw) would the groin strengthen and the injury disappear and not get worsened? And do I have to do the physical therapy exercises 2 times a day? Btw I can't see my physical therapist as of rn because of insurance problems

    • @rememberme3762
      @rememberme3762 Před rokem

      I did some searching the it seems my groin pain is inguinal these exercises still work right and what about the physical therapy ones?

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před rokem +1

      Yes, these exercises help the entire adductor region including where they attach on the pelvic bone in the groin. You can definitely heal 100%, but you have to be careful not to return to full speed running and other sport related tasks as they could re-injure the muscle.

    • @rememberme3762
      @rememberme3762 Před rokem

      @@RehabScience so all those hip exercises listed by my physical therapist help inguinal groun pain?

    • @rememberme3762
      @rememberme3762 Před rokem

      @@RehabScience also how many reps and sets should I do these twice a day like my physical therapist says?

  • @andreaseriksson5873
    @andreaseriksson5873 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I have a question. I injured my groin 2 months ago while playing soccer (football). It hasnt healed fully yet and i still cant run. I barely feel any pain but it dosent feel like it has healed 100% yet. I have been biking alot since i havent been able to run for 2 months. Has that hindered my rehab process or is it ok to bike when you have groin pain? Viuld that be the cause of it not being fully healed?

    • @fsgRex
      @fsgRex Před měsícem

      Same here. Injured my groin when i made sudden movement in futsal and after 3 months not healed. I can still run but not too much before it hurts. Doctor's couldnt find anything on scans and telling me everything seems normal while it's not even healed..

  • @gfepsh
    @gfepsh Před 4 měsíci

    The Copenhagen plank is great! But it is actually the exercise that caused my groin strain lol.

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před 4 měsíci +1

      It’s definitely a challenging one and an exercise variation that you have to progress gradually with. A modified Copenhagen where the knee is bent is a good starting option.

  • @Samjdupuy1
    @Samjdupuy1 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi Tom, can this be done even if the groin is torn? Thanks!

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před 2 lety +1

      It depends on the grade of the tear and how much pain is produced with these movements. I would probably lean towards only doing the first exercise especially if your injury is relatively new.

  • @debryans7672
    @debryans7672 Před rokem

    So I play soccer and I injured my groin about 6 months ago but it came back, it also hurts really bad when I squeeze my legs together, yesterday I was helping my team train by crossing balls but it started hurting again, do you think I have to rest for weeks or just a few days to start these exercises

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před rokem +2

      You probably just need to rest for a few days before beginning these exercises. I would perform any of the exercises that you can do with no more than mild pain. I would plan to try and strengthen for 4 to 6 weeks before returning to your sport.

  • @3putt548
    @3putt548 Před 5 měsíci

    Would a strained groin contribute to having inner thigh cramps? They are extremely painful and can last up to 2 minutes! It really in paralyzing. You can’t walk it off like a calf cramp.

  • @debryans7672
    @debryans7672 Před rokem +1

    Also how long should I do these exercises for before returning to my sport

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před rokem +1

      I would perform in for a minimum of 4 to 6 weeks.

  • @simonlee2099
    @simonlee2099 Před 6 měsíci

    Hi Tom, I pulled my groin around 8 months ago and it’s been reoccurring to the point of I can leave it for a week or two before playing football and the pain in my groin will subside from pain whilst walking to eventually nothing, then after about 30 or so mins of activity it will come back. I have not played now for 3 weeks, im going to begin strengthening exercises now how long would you recommend before playing football again?

    • @simonlee2099
      @simonlee2099 Před 6 měsíci

      Also any cardio exercises you’d recommend whilst recovering?

  • @Milton0526
    @Milton0526 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Pulled my groin today and can’t even lift that side at all. Just laying down alone already hurts, I guess it’s too soon to try anything

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Yes, it’s best to start these after the pain has calmed down a bit. Don’t start these exercises until they can be done with mild or less discomfort.

  • @MajorCulturalDivide
    @MajorCulturalDivide Před rokem +1

    Can this cause swelling?

  • @rezunreleased9337
    @rezunreleased9337 Před rokem +3

    Thank you for this video I will follow these stretches. I play hockey and I recently strained my groin and I’m worried I will be forced to miss my game on the 21st of January. It’s not to the point where I can’t walk but it definitely does hurt when I try and raise my knee. It’s been 2 days since my injury and I’ve been trying mostly everything. Through your experience do you believe I will be well by then?

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před rokem +2

      How fast you will be able to return really depends on the grade and severity of the strain. With a grade 1 strain, people can often return to most activities within a couple of weeks. In order to return to sport related tasks with a lower interest, you really want to be able to complete all day-to-day tasks and the exercises in this video with no pain.

    • @Louie406
      @Louie406 Před 7 měsíci

      How your groing now man?

  • @fhedrickcaoili
    @fhedrickcaoili Před rokem +38

    so i’m a basketball player and i reinjured my groin about 2 weeks ago while doing sprints with my team. Right now I can pretty much do everything besides sprinting because I agitate my groin if i try to sprint. So like walking, jogging, lateral movements, etc are stuff i can do, but i have a wrap around my groin to keep it tight. What i’m not sure about is if it’s safe to do some leg workouts that aren’t too stressful on my groin. Like doing some isometrics, squats, split squats, and other exercises like that.

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před rokem +17

      Yes, I would say it’s safe to try those exercises as they are ones we would typically prescribe in rehab based on your current symptoms and functional abilities.

    • @fhedrickcaoili
      @fhedrickcaoili Před rokem +7

      @@RehabScience thanks for the reply i appreciate it!!

    • @reneeleegreco1603
      @reneeleegreco1603 Před 3 měsíci +1

      I aggravated my groin trying out a new machine at my remodeled gym. What helped me are hot Epsom salt baths and also using a band doing various exercises …

    • @user-nb4kb9tr5z
      @user-nb4kb9tr5z Před 2 měsíci

    • @user-xj7ts9qy5c
      @user-xj7ts9qy5c Před měsícem +1

      I just strained my groin playing basketball and I feel like crying

  • @emmanuelebube8540
    @emmanuelebube8540 Před 25 dny

    I have groin pains all over my waist and my lower ab muscles It does not allow me to run on the pitch or even to use the ball for more than 8 months now sir please help me

  • @ericmesta2243
    @ericmesta2243 Před 2 dny +1

    I recently pulled a muscle near my right groin area and I felt a burning and stinging sensation and luckily my doctor said it was just a muscle strain but how can I recover from this? It’s been over a month and I went back to the gym to do deadlifts and I still feel it. I pulled it from doing sumo deadlifts btw much love ! ❤

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před dnem

      Muscle strains heal with time and the gradual implementation of resistance exercises that target the strained tissue. If you implement exercises like shown in this video and give yourself more healing time (3-4 months), you should be able to return to all previous activities without symptoms. If you need a more comprehensive groins training program, the one in my book guides you through three phases of rehab. Here is an Amazon link for my book, if you want to check it out.
      Rehab Science: How to Overcome Pain and Heal from Injury a.co/d/09oAgtPd

    • @ericmesta2243
      @ericmesta2243 Před 17 hodinami +1

      @@RehabScienceYeah I just started these last night and in the morning and hopefully I’ll get better sooner. Thank you!

    • @ericmesta2243
      @ericmesta2243 Před 9 hodinami

      @@RehabSciencealso follow up question? When you go to brace for any deadlift you need to breathe in, Brace, tighten your core, engage lats right? ❤

  • @na-hc1ms
    @na-hc1ms Před 12 dny

    Hi doctor, I played football 4 weeks ago and feel I pulled groin/ hip flexor strain, I am able to walk now, how would I know if I’m ready to play football again?

  • @rodneyhicks5527
    @rodneyhicks5527 Před 3 měsíci

    How often should I do these exercises? I’m at a level 1 groin pain. It’s been a few days since the injury. I’ve been using ice as well.

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před 3 měsíci

      I would perform only those exercises that can be done with mild or less discomfort and aim to perform them every other day.

  • @strikers8755
    @strikers8755 Před 3 měsíci

    Anyone can suggest can anyone do upper body workout while having groin pain

  • @yusufahmed8423
    @yusufahmed8423 Před rokem

    I am a few months into the injury. how long does it take typically to recover. Because I tried to just wait it out but that didn’t work. Thanks

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před rokem +1

      In most cases, muscle strains will recover within 6 to 8 weeks. However, this is dependent on the grade of the injury.

    • @yusufahmed8423
      @yusufahmed8423 Před rokem

      @@RehabScience I tried to do those exercises. When I was done, I tried a simple jump and felt a sharp pain in the groin area. Think I just repulled it

  • @FahadKhan-qd1ti
    @FahadKhan-qd1ti Před 2 měsíci

    Hello .. i have groin injury 4 months ago and almost 2 months i can't able to only with crutches. After 3 months rest i start little very slowly not even brisk walking after 30 min. I sit on a bench and acl and my thigh of same the injury one start burning sensation. And i start getting swelling on my tigh and acl part. Then i went to doctor they diagnosed bursitis. And 2nd day my both leg a tendons tight i couldn't walk and feels like both comeout from my bones then i went to orthopaedic they done found any kind of bone demage and they send me neurology after visit they send me back to sports orthopaedic. They ask for Mri. But in between i made oil massage on my both thigh and my swelling gradually decreased and now i am walking better with very tendediniots and pain. But i have in both groin area little sometime and my lower back as well but i can walk ..... doctor i have swelling in my effected led in lower abdomen on the left side .. it is decrease but do this ever go ?

  • @Olamilekan_baller
    @Olamilekan_baller Před 6 měsíci

    I’m a football player and I had a groin injury
    It’s over 5 months now and it hurts very bad I’ve tried several exercises but no changes yet

    • @samgill7542
      @samgill7542 Před 2 měsíci

      Has it healed yet? I’m in a similar situation

  • @emmanueln6390
    @emmanueln6390 Před rokem +1

    Good day, I tried a tackle in soccer practice and I swear I heard a pop sound that was accompanied by pain in my groin region. It’s been almost two months and I feel unease and pain if I attempt hard kicks. Is this bad?

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před rokem

      More severe injuries of the groin muscles and tendons can take up to 6 to 12 months to fully heal, so having some pain and unease after two months isn’t abnormal. However, if things aren’t improving at all, I would recommend seeing your doctor.

    • @emmanueln6390
      @emmanueln6390 Před rokem

      @@RehabScience Thank you

    • @Louie406
      @Louie406 Před 7 měsíci

      @@emmanueln6390hey man how’s your groin now. I heard a pop in my groin last week and in pain as well. Just wondering if ur back to soccer or you got an mri to see what’s going on.

    • @iamhusain_1512
      @iamhusain_1512 Před měsícem

      ​@@emmanueln6390 How are you now

  • @burhanmehraj971
    @burhanmehraj971 Před 3 měsíci

    How much reps?

  • @naheedaqaiser5749
    @naheedaqaiser5749 Před rokem

    I am a footballer,during a run I felt a stretch and sudden pain in the inside pasrt of my left thigh.Its good when I am normally doing anything but starts to hurt as soon as I run or play what shoukd I do its been a week help

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před rokem

      I would implement any of the exercises in this video that you can do with mild or less pain. It's very important to strengthen the groin muscles to reduce the chances of having another strain.

  • @Olamilekan_baller
    @Olamilekan_baller Před 6 měsíci

    I’m a football player and I had a groin injury
    It’s over 5 months now and it hurts very bad I’ve tried several exercises but no changes yet what can I do please

    • @gorf3584
      @gorf3584 Před 4 měsíci

      U still having pain, same thing happened to me I have not been 100% since August

  • @debryans7672
    @debryans7672 Před rokem

    Ok thanks how many should I do a day

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před rokem +1

      I would pick the movement that you can do with mild or less pain and perform three sets of 10 to 15 repetitions each day.

  • @gusmaschmann
    @gusmaschmann Před 9 měsíci

    I injured my groin yesterday and it’s still sore from the injury. Is it ok to go ahead and start with the first exercise.

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před 9 měsíci +1

      The first exercise is OK to incorporate as long as it can be done with mild or less pain. If you experience more pain than this, then the tissue will need more time to heal.

    • @gusmaschmann
      @gusmaschmann Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thanks! I’ll give it a go.

  • @clintmccabe6904
    @clintmccabe6904 Před rokem +1

    I’m going on 4 weeks post groin strain. First week I could barely lift my leg out of bed. Now I’m back to rolling in the gym but very sore. I’ve read 4-8 weeks is normal. Is that true?

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před rokem +1

      It depends on the grade of the strain (1-3), but 6-8 weeks is a realistic time frame. Make sure to add strengthening exercises like the ones in this video when you can do them with no more than mild pain. Strengthening exercises are really important for rebuilding the integrity of the tissue and reducing the likelihood of having another strain in the future.

    • @clintmccabe6904
      @clintmccabe6904 Před rokem

      @@RehabScience thank you for the reply and advice. I will continue to do these exercises. One thing I’ve noticed lately is pain in the lower abdomen when coughing. Almost wonder if I’ve also got a hernia. That or an abdominal strain In conjunction with the groin.

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před rokem

      @@clintmccabe6904 A hernia or abdominal strain are both definitely possibilities. If things don't improve fully, then I would consider seeing your doctor to rule out the hernia.

    • @dt937
      @dt937 Před rokem

      ​@@clintmccabe6904sounds like you had osteitis pubis... is it better?

    • @clintmccabe6904
      @clintmccabe6904 Před 4 měsíci

      @@bachito9436 Yes, i'm OK now. It took almost a year to heal up fully. I went to the doc and almost had a surgery to repair it, but opted out. Doc diagnosed it as a sports hernia, which is basically a severe groin sprain/tear in the abductor tendon.
      I'm fine now and back to full activity (weights and BJJ), but this was by far the most painful and long lasting injury i've ever had.
      Every now and again i'll feel some tightness in the groin during my grappling practice, and i'll usually just take a break and stretch. Crazy stuff.

  • @johnmcdonald828
    @johnmcdonald828 Před měsícem

    When you say pain, do you mean any discomfort or proper pain?

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před měsícem +1

      Mild to moderate discomfort during the exercises is okay as long as the pain isn't severe.

    • @johnmcdonald828
      @johnmcdonald828 Před měsícem +1

      @@RehabScience brilliant thanks

  • @TheMypanther1234
    @TheMypanther1234 Před měsícem

    Can’t even do the first exercise 😢

  • @lilyfasano6006
    @lilyfasano6006 Před 8 měsíci

    How can you tell if it is just a groin pull or strain?

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před 8 měsíci

      A groin pull is technically the same as a strain. They come in different grades and will hurt if you stretch the muscle or contract it.

  • @osid1438
    @osid1438 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I feel pain during first one! 😢

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před 9 měsíci

      If the exercise can be done with mild or less pain, then it is usually OK to do. If you have more than mild pain, then you need to wait a few more days before beginning these.

  • @guero8820
    @guero8820 Před rokem

    Can I do this after injury

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před rokem

      It depends on how severe the strain was. These exercises are fine to do if they create no more than mild (3/10) pain.

  • @Harpoon2theRescue
    @Harpoon2theRescue Před 4 měsíci

    How soon after an injury can you begin this?

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před 4 měsíci +1

      You can start implementing them when they can be done with mild or less pain.

    • @Harpoon2theRescue
      @Harpoon2theRescue Před 4 měsíci

      @@RehabScience Excellent!
      Thank you!

  • @chintanpatel241
    @chintanpatel241 Před 6 měsíci

    I can't even do 1st exercise.

  • @yangafro1
    @yangafro1 Před 2 měsíci

    How long it takes to hill

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před 2 měsíci

      It depends on the grade of the strain. Healing times can range from few weeks to several months.

  • @vaibhavsaini8095
    @vaibhavsaini8095 Před 2 měsíci

    I am unable to do even the first exercise, does this mean i have an adductor tear?

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před 2 měsíci +1

      It is possible that you have a tear, but it may also be that you have an acute tendinopathy where the tendon is extremely irritated. Did you suffer a traumatic injury or feel a pop in the region? If not, then you probably don’t have a tear.

    • @vaibhavsaini8095
      @vaibhavsaini8095 Před 2 měsíci

      @@RehabScience nothing popped, i had the same injury during a college soccer match, it was 4 years ago. Didn't play much soccer after that. I started again recently, is it possible that this is related to the previous injury going untreated?

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před 2 měsíci

      @@vaibhavsaini8095 Yes, it is very much possible that you had a muscle strain years ago and have re-injured the same area. It is much easier for a muscle strain to occur again if the area is not strengthened after the injury.

    • @vaibhavsaini8095
      @vaibhavsaini8095 Před 2 měsíci

      @@RehabScience thanks a lot, I'll make sure to completely heal the damage this time before entering the field again.

  • @marielbaylon4272
    @marielbaylon4272 Před 11 měsíci

    Any other substitute for a slider

    • @marielbaylon4272
      @marielbaylon4272 Před 11 měsíci

      Also are these exercises applicable to all ages - senior citizen in particular? Thanks

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před 11 měsíci

      A folded up hand towel on a hardwood or tile surface also works well.

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před 11 měsíci

      Yes, these exercises can be used by individuals of any age as long as they don’t create more than moderate discomfort.

  • @cris1999cr
    @cris1999cr Před 11 měsíci

    I have pulled my groin twice in the past 9 months :/ once in october took me until march to recover and then now in july shit sad man

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před 11 měsíci

      I am sorry to hear that. These injuries can be super frustrating as they often take quite a while to fully heal. Strengthening exercises like shown in this video have the best evidence in terms of reducing future injury risk, so I would make sure to add them to your program and keep up with them even when you’re healthy.

    • @Louie406
      @Louie406 Před 7 měsíci

      How you feeling man? Did u feel a pop in your groin or just a strain?

    • @cris1999cr
      @cris1999cr Před 7 měsíci

      @@Louie406 I over stretched trying to reach for the ball during a game, but idk how severe cus I could feel where I pulled my groin when I massage it, and my pelvic bone area hurts when I run. Although theres no bruising I’ve been out for 3 and a half months now

    • @Louie406
      @Louie406 Před 7 měsíci

      @@cris1999cr damn how’s the pain? You ever get an ortho doc to take a look?

    • @cris1999cr
      @cris1999cr Před 7 měsíci

      @@Louie406I went with my free health insurance doctor and he just prescribed me some relief pain cream, but it doesn’t make the process faster. I could play a whole soccer match but not without having pain and feeling sore after. I also cant sprint or take long shots. So for now im just sitting out

  • @worl1610
    @worl1610 Před 8 měsíci +1

    👍🏽🙏🏾🇯🇲

  • @lmt-adventures620
    @lmt-adventures620 Před rokem

    I can do all no problem except the slider….hurts like a m******!

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před rokem +1

      I would try to shorten your range of motion, so that is more comfortable and then look to increase range of motion over time.

    • @lmt-adventures620
      @lmt-adventures620 Před rokem +1

      @@RehabScience Thanks that’s exactly what I did and I will continue. I can jug no problem but can’t do side shuffles or explosive movements. Big improvements form two weeks ago.

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před rokem +1

      @@lmt-adventures620 Glad to hear you are seeing improvements.

  • @mohsin867
    @mohsin867 Před rokem

    hi sir, i'm a sprinter ,i had groin pain,so i followed this to strengthen ,these r good exercise thnk u, everything was going well,bt in the end as soon as i wanted to start full copenhagen,smthing broke in my groin,after which i could not even walk properly,plzz helpp sirr😢

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Před rokem

      The full Copenhagen is the most challenging exercise for the groin muscles. I would recommend waiting to perform that one until after you can do the modified version and all of the other exercises with no pain.

    • @mohsin867
      @mohsin867 Před rokem

      can't do the first exercise ,feeling pain, give me a schedule for recovery 🙏😭

  • @user-jm4sb6fo8n
    @user-jm4sb6fo8n Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thanks allot