An Effective Treatment for a Groin Pull

Many competitive athletes encounter a “groin pull” in their athletic endeavors. Depending on the severity, a groin pull can range from a slight stretching, to a complete rupture of the muscles that attach the pubic (pelvis) bone to the thigh (femur) bone.

A groin pull or strain specifically affects the Adductor" muscles. (Adductor; meaning, moves art closer to the midline of the body) These uscles are located on the inside of the thigh, and elp to bring the legs together.

The adductor muscles consist of Adductor Brevis, dductor Magnus, Adductor Longus, Iliopsoas, ectineus and Gracilis. Adductor Longus, Iliopsoas Psoas and Pectineus are statistically most usceptible to injury.

What Causes a Groin Pull?

Sports that require a lot of rapid direction change are most susceptible to groin injuries. Other activities like kicking, jumping and rapid acceleration / deceleration place increased strain in the groin muscles. Any activity that creates sudden loaded abduction or adduction of the groin muscles can trigger a “pulled groin”. Hip misalignment also can manifest asymmetric hyper-recruitment of a muscle group. Conversely, a groin pull can also create asymmetry in hip alignment.