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How long does it take to heal a pulled muscle in the groin?

How long does it take to heal a pulled muscle in the groin?

There may be swelling or bruising in the groin area or inner thigh. If you have a bad strain, you may walk with a limp while it heals. Rest and other home care can help the muscle heal. Healing can take up to 3 weeks or more.

Should you massage a pulled groin muscle?

During the rehab of both acute and chronic groin strain, physical therapy is integral to optimal recovery. Remedial massage releases tension in the muscle, reduces swelling, relaxes muscle spasms, stimulates blood circulation and realigns the muscle fibres to promote healing.

Is massage good for groin strain?

What can you do at home for a pulled groin?

How Are Groin Strains Treated?

  • Rest the area and avoid activities that cause pain.
  • For the first day or two, put an ice pack on the area 3–4 times a day for 15 minutes at a time.
  • Use an elastic wrap to help support the groin and keep the swelling down.

Is heat good for groin pain?

After the initial swelling and inflammation has subsided, some people like to apply therapeutic heat. This can help loosen up stiff muscles and increase range of motion. Massage is another popular method for reducing tension in the groin muscles while recovering from a pull or tear.

How to get relief from groin pain?

Modifying your activities to avoid movements that may contribute to joint damage

  • Taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (if directed by your healthcare provider) to help reduce your symptoms
  • Physical therapy to help decrease the pain by improving the strength and flexibility of your hips

    • Should I see a doctor for groin pain?

    Groin pain associated with back,abdomen or chest pain

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    • What are the best exercises for groin pain?

    – Get into a seated position. – Bend your knees and bring the soles of the feet together. – Hold your feet with your hands and rest your elbows on your knees. – Allow your knees to fall toward the ground while keeping your back straight (no slouching). – Hold the stretch for 20 to 30 seconds. – To increase the stretch, bring the feet closer in towards your groin.

    How to speed up recovery from a groin strain?

    ICE ICE ICE. No heat,will draw blood flow and increase swelling and stunt recovery.

  • ICE first three days then Heat.
  • Only Heat as your adductors need bloodflow to heal.

    • By Naveed Callahan

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