On rare occasions, severe strains can tear the muscle in two.
There may also be swelling or bruising in the groin or inner thigh.
With proper treatment, an uncomplicated groin pull will take four to six weeks to heal.
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It also outlines some simple stretches that can help prevent groin injury.
In such cases, you would need surgery to reattach the torn ends of the muscle.
This places excessive strain on the adductor muscles.
The same may occur with people who play basketball, football, or rugby.
Diagnosis
A pulled groin muscle is usually self-apparent.
Most athletes know what the injury is the moment it occurs.
The treatment is typically conservative and includes rest,ice system, and gentle stretching when appropriate.
Over-the-counter pain medications likeTylenol (acetaminophen)orAdvil (ibuprofen)are commonly prescribed.
Surgery is not usually necessary.
Severe groin strains can take up to 12 weeks or longer if surgery is involved.
Stretches to Prevent Groin Muscle Pulls
Proper conditioning is needed to prevent groin strain in athletes.
When done correctly, stretches should cause a gentle pulling sensation but never pain.
If there is pain, you are overdoing it and need to ease back.
Some groin pulls can be severe and cause a muscle to completely rupture.
These tears have to be repaired with surgery.
Recovery times can be extensive, lasting up to 12 weeks or more.
To prevent groin pulls, stretch regularly.
In addition, include exercises that strengthen your adductor, pelvic, and core muscles.
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