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This is a strain in the groin area of the body (where the torso meets the legs).
What to look for:
* pain and stiffness in the groin region
By definition, the groin is where your torso joins your legs. It is a place where a lot of body movement takes place. Especially in relatively active people.
The effect of a strain to these key muscles and tendons is sudden and often debilitating. The pain is immediate and intense and often you must rely on help to be moved to a more suitable place to rest.
Causes and Treatment
The immediate cause of a groin pull is bruising or tearing the muscles that run from the pelvis down the thighs. Groin pulls are usually caused by overexertion, lifting heavy objects improperly, or failing to warm up before a strenuous activity. Another cause may be that you have had an accident.
Traditional Treatment
A minor groin pull will generally heal itself with rest. If the muscle tissue is actually torn, the healing process may take a week or more. Surgery may be necessary in very severe cases.
To reduce the swelling and inflammation of your groin strain, apply an ice pack as quickly as possible after the injury. You should rest and also take an aspirin for the pain.
This is a strain in the groin area of the body (where the torso meets the legs).
What to look for:
* pain and stiffness in the groin region
By definition, the groin is where your torso joins your legs. It is a place where a lot of body movement takes place. Especially in relatively active people.
The effect of a strain to these key muscles and tendons is sudden and often debilitating. The pain is immediate and intense and often you must rely on help to be moved to a more suitable place to rest.
What to look for:
* pain and stiffness in the groin region
By definition, the groin is where your torso joins your legs. It is a place where a lot of body movement takes place. Especially in relatively active people.
The effect of a strain to these key muscles and tendons is sudden and often debilitating. The pain is immediate and intense and often you must rely on help to be moved to a more suitable place to rest.
Causes and Treatment
The immediate cause of a groin pull is bruising or tearing the muscles that run from the pelvis down the thighs. Groin pulls are usually caused by overexertion, lifting heavy objects improperly, or failing to warm up before a strenuous activity. Another cause may be that you have had an accident.
Traditional Treatment
A minor groin pull will generally heal itself with rest. If the muscle tissue is actually torn, the healing process may take a week or more. Surgery may be necessary in very severe cases.
To reduce the swelling and inflammation of your groin strain, apply an ice pack as quickly as possible after the injury. You should rest and also take an aspirin for the pain.
