Gilmore's Groin

[PGSW14]

Hi Just Wondering, have you seen any improvement since your last post?

I have an interest as I have developed something similar if not yet formally diagnosed ... but it was caused by kicking a muddy ball about 3 months ago when not properly warmed up and the symptoms are exactly as described under the 'Gilmores' headings. I have groin pain (not excruciating) when trying to sprint or do sit ups which also pulls on my stomach. I haven't even tried to kick a ball with the problem (right) leg.

My interest is similar to your original post ... the only solutions discussed involve surgery. But in my case the above symptoms through the use of ice and stretching etc are slowly going away. I have started adductor exercises (eg squeezing a ball between knees) without this causing any problems and I can play tennis now without problems except with the most extreme 'lunges' for the ball.

So, my question is with time will the body solve it's own problems here?

[JustWondering]

Hi PGSW14, I received an email alerting me of your message. It has been 3 years since my injury so I may be of little help.

I did not require surgery in the end which may be inspiring for you. It sounds like you have done similar and just waited it out for a few months and "getting by". I eventually went to physio which fixed it for me over a few months. I would recommend you seek a physio and continue with stretches for as long as possible. My physio, and people on this, agreed that Gilmore groin is very hard to diagnose. I believe it was likely that I suffered a large tear in the groin which was fixed without the need of surgery.

Going by your summary It sounds like you had a similar large tear of the groin and I think continued exercise will solve your problem but I am no expert on the matter and if you have continual pain then refer to a doctor/ physio. I had pain when doing severe lunges for a while afterwards as well but this has all but gone, I do occasionally get a twinge but I take that as normal aches and pains from sports.

I hope this was of some help to you. If you would like to know anything further ask away.

[PGSW14]

Just Wondering

Many thanks for your reply, yes it does inspire me! Also I do have a physio.

Incidentally I have also considered getting either an X-Ray MRI or CT scan to try and see if this shows more of the type/extent of the problem and wondered if you or anyone you know considered taking such a step?