How to treat a groin strain?
Question:
Any suggestions on how to treat this horrid bugger of a groin strain? I need to get back out on the soccer field like...tomorrow.
Answers:
The more you play on it the worse it's gong to get until something really bad could happen. You should take minimum 2 weeks off without doing ANYTHING. Just ice and anti inflammitory medication. Also, if you have compression shorts I would suggest wearing those under your clothes while taking time off. Helps limit any jarringand assists with the RICE formula. Rest, Ice, COmpression, Elevation. When you have absolutely no pain you can ease into some straetcjing but f you sart stretching to soon you'll just make it worse. Very peculiar injury in that sometimes you'll think you're ready to cme back and then it just happens again. Be careful, take your time, and think of the long term rather than trying to rush back out. It's only going to make it worse and worse. One you are back to playing make sure to drink lots of water before playing, get warmed up before playing, and stretch. Last but not least, go see your trainer, doctor, or a get a referral to see an orthopaedist.
DO NOT USE HEAT therepy for at least a week. Just gong to make it worse right now if you do. MAy make it feel better for a second but it's not going to be helping it out at all, in fact just the contrary.
Going back out tomorrow is not a good idea. Give it time to heal.
Rest, rest, rest.
You just can't go on the soccor field this season, wait until next season. In order to heal the injueis is rest as much as you can and wrap the wound in aces wrap and rest all day long. I'm sorry but you can't play this year.
Treatment of a sprains and strains is often accomplished with the "RICE" method. If you are unsure of the severity of your sprain or strain, talk to your doctor before beginning any treatment or rehab. "RICE" stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevate
1. Ice Packs and Wraps
Ice treatment is most commonly used for acute injuries. If you have a recent injury (within the last 48 hours), where swelling is a problem, you should be using ice treatment. Ice packs can help minimize swelling around the injury. Ice treatments may also be used for chronic conditions, such as overuse injuries in athletes. In this case, ice the injured area after activity. Never ice a chronic injury before activity. However, icing after activity will help control the inflammatory response.
2. Heating Pad
Heat treatments should be used for chronic conditions to help relax and loosen tissues, and to stimulate blood flow to the area. Use heat treatments on chronic conditions, such as overuse injuries, before participating in activities. When using heat treatments, be very careful to use a moderate heat for a limited time (be careful of burns). Never leave heating pads or towels on for extended periods or while sleeping
Groin Pull Treatment
How to Stretch
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Ice an Injury
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Knowing When to Ice or Heat
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Physical Therapy
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Elaboration of RICE method
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