The crappy thing about adductor pain is that it prevents you from doing a lot of things. We will be telling you all the essential details about adductor strain and how to treat this condition. The goal is to get back to a healthy lifestyle as quickly as possible.
You have probably heard someone say they have a groin pull or a groin strain. What they mean to say most of the time is that they have an adductor strain because they are the same. Adductors are a group of muscles on the medial or inside of the thigh.
Adductor strain is a common overuse injury in sports. An overuse injury is a type of injury that occurs when a particular part of the body is used too often and excessively. This overuse can result in soreness or tenderness of your muscles or tendons.
It is an excruciating condition, and the athlete who has this condition has to be out of intense physical activities for weeks to enable the adductor group of muscles to heal properly.
If you are a footballer, horse-rider or a player of ice hockey, this condition could be destabilizing as you would not be able to practice the sport you so much love until a Doctor certifies you fit to return.
What Is Adductor Strain?
Adductor strain is more popularly known as a groin strain. It is the rupture or tear of any of the muscles that belong to the adductor group. The adductor group of muscles is muscles that are located inside the groin. They are:
- Adductor Longus
- Adductor Magnus
- Pectineus
- Gracilis
- Adductor Brevis
Functions Of The Adductor Muscles
The functions of the adductor muscles of the thigh include:
- Stabilization of the hip
- They help in the overall balance of the body
- They reduce or stop overstretching of your legs by bringing them back to the midline of the body. (This process is known as adduction, and that is why these muscles are known as adductors)
Classification of Strains
Adductor strains are usually classified based on the extent of rupture or tear of the adductor muscles. The reason for this classification is to enable the Doctor or Physical Therapist to determine the best course of treatment. They are classified as follow:
- Grade 1: This is a partial tear of the adductor muscles that only involves a few of the muscle fibers.
- Grade 2: This is a partial tear of the adductor muscles that involve more extensive tissue damage.
- The Most Severe – Grade 3: This is a complete rupture of the adductor muscles.
Causes Of Adductor Strain
- Adductor sprain can occur while sprinting
- Adductor sprain may be due to a sudden change in the direction of the legs while running fast for example in sports like football.
- It can occur in martial arts when the muscles are overstretched.
- If you do not warm up correctly, you can be at risk of an adductor muscle strain.
What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Adductor Strain?
- Pain that gets worse when you run, jump, twist or bend
- Bruising or swelling of the thighs
- Reduction in the range of motion that you can make
- Inability to walk properly
- Weakness in your thigh muscles
- The tightness of the adductor muscles
- Pain when the upper thigh is touched
Treatment for Adductor Strain
- Groin strain should be treated quickly to reduce the swelling and pain
- Rest your legs
- Apply ice on the surface of your adductor muscles
- Tie a bandage around the top of your thigh.
- A Doctor will prescribe painkillers for you and also refer you to a Physical Therapist.
- Massage therapy
- Light Stretching
Contact 9INE POINT Health
9INE POINT Health is the best place to start your search for a healthcare provider for an Adductor Strain. 9INE POINT Health lets you search for providers by type and skill. You can look for a Chiropractor that also knows acupuncture and find the best local options.
If you are unsure where to start your journey, 9INE POINT Health will ask you questions and help you figure out the best starting place. The platform makes it easy to compare health providers as they are all given a 9INE POINT Number.
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