Adductor/Groin strain

An adductor strain is more commonly referred to as a groin strain. The adductors are a group of muscles which originate from the groin area and a strain usually involves very small tears in one or more of the tendons or muscle bellies. In more severe cases these muscles may be completely ruptured.

What causes an adductor/groin strain?

An injury of this kind is usually the result of a sudden shortening or lengthening of the adductor muscle such as rapid acceleration during running, kicking a football or quick directional changes for example. A groin strain therefore occurs most often during sports such as football, hockey or gymnastics but can also result from cycling and walking, or for no obvious reason at all.

What are the symptoms of an adductor/groin strain?

Symptoms may include one or more of the following:

Sharp pain or pulling sensation in the groin or inner thigh region
Tenderness to touch in the painful area
Difficulty & increased pain on walking & running
Bruising in the groin/inner thigh region
Stiffness
Swelling in the groin

Physiotherapy treatment for an adductor/groin strain

Following your injury physiotherapy treatment should be commenced as early as possible to promote a speedy recovery.

Following thorough assessment our specialist physiotherapists will establish the extent of your injury and work with you to develop a specific treatment plan to reduce your pain and swelling and regain range of movement and muscle strength. We aim to assist you in returning to your sport and functional activities quickly & confidently.   Physiotherapy

treatment at Cleethorpes Physio Clinic may include: