The effects of a groin injury are not limited to the groin.  The groin muscle group is active throughout the entire gait cycle, never getting a rest since it assists in hip flexion/extension/adduction and works reciprocally in abduction. In chronic injury cases I often see a triad of strain and chronic repair between the groin, the hip flexors and the abdominal muscles due to compensatory coping patterns.  This triad is particularly challenged in sports where stability is critical, such as taking a check in hockey, landing a jump in figure skating, or maintaining a good seat on a horse.

Pelvic misalignment is the next domino to fall since groin muscles attach to the pelvis, torque it inappropriately, which causes a further ripple effect up the spine, neck and shoulders.

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? Don’t waste time! It’s not simply about resting and icing. An Integrative Healing approach with specific emphasis on Myofascial Release and some sport techniques go hand in hand with a proper nutrition, Glutathione promoting supplements (such as MaxGXL, MaxGXL Sport or MaxOne) to decrease intracellular inflammation and speed healing, plus an ongoing strengthening program.

Those who spear-head their own rehab programs often miss doing unilateral (one leg at a time) exercises that promote strength in a standing posture are necessary since you don’t walk or run with a 90º hip  (not that seated machine at the gym!).

Give me a call and I can help you in clinic with some Integrative Healing, Glutathione promotion, and an easy to follow home program that all aims to get you out of my office and back enjoying your life!

Good luck!