Youradductormuscles are the inner thigh muscles that help squeeze your legs together.
This article will describe the causes and symptoms of adductor tendinopathy, plus how it’s diagnosed and treated.
Causes
Adductor tendinopathy is often sparked by long-term overuse of the adductor muscles.
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People with tendinopathy may not have any inflammation.
Treatment
Initial treatment for adductor tendinopathy involves rest from aggravating activities and applying ice.
Up to 45% of people with tendinopathy will ultimately need surgery.
One such surgical procedure is called a tenotomy.
This decreases chronic tension and pain.
The tendon will then heal by reattaching to your other adductor muscle rather than attaching back to the pelvis.
You will also need to stretch your inner thighs every two hours during the first week after your operation.
It’s often brought on by activities that stress the adductor tendons with repetitive motions and changes in direction.
These include running, soccer, football, and horseback riding.
Symptoms include groin pain that worsens with movement.
Treatment for adductor tendinopathy involves rest, ice, and physical therapy.
And it may take several months of dedicated treatment before your symptoms resolve.
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