I need Adductor Strain help!

[InjuredAndy]

Thanks for your replies. Actually, I am doing those stretches already. I had been even before going to the clinic. That's why I'm worried. It definately doesn't feel like a hip problem. When I move my leg around, I feel the adductor pulling. Is it just "rusty" from disuse? The doctor at teh clinic I went is supposedly qualified (I'm in Japan, so I can't be sure) - and he believed it was an adductor strain. I just wonder if he knows what he's talking about. No X-ray or MRI was done. Should I go to a better hospital and get those done?

About those other conditions (synovitis and bursitis), wouldn't they have healed by now? Remember, I'm not running any more. Some cycling and walking is all I do (in addition to the stretches and adductor strengthening exercises). I should also add I am not taking any kind of medication. I do ice my leg after stretching it though, as well as after long periods of cycling.

I will look up that article though. Thanks for your advice, and let me know if there's anything else you would suggest!

[TheSportsPhysiotherapist]

Hi Andy,

I agree with the advice given by the guys above, but there are a few more things you may need to consider.

Diagnostically, you may have a presentation known as Osteitis Pubis - google it for more info - but it can be involved in "chronic groin strain" presentations. A CT may diagnose this. In this case, a comprehensive exercise program is your first option. If this fails to resolve you may consider "prolotherapy" which has shown to be effective in chronic adductor treatments. I talk about it a bit here Prolotherapy Or AND here RICE or MEAT Protocol for Acute Ligament Sprain Treatment | The Sports Physiotherapist.

With reference to your current exercise program, you seem to be concentrating on "stretching" the groin/adductor muscles. You may find greater benefit with the addition of some or all of these exercise to your program (check out YouTube for examples):
Groin Strengthening - e.g. Theraband Adduction in Standing
Gluteal Stretches (as tightness in the gluts will synergistically increase groin strain)
Core Stability Training
Femoral Nerve Tensioners

I really hope this helps. If you require clarification send me an email and I'll flick you some links to good youtube clips ([email protected]).

The Sports Physiotherapist

[sami.crpt]

andy; y dont u go for an MRI or C.T if ur physician too is confused of ur state...
are u married? if u dont mind;lemme tel u 'missionary position' during mating shud be avoided for a while .
usually for example v do tell pt abt bak care & wt liftg when they hav bak strain or any bak dysfntion.but they dont mind liftg their child who might be over 12-15 kg!!!(cos they dont remember that too is a 'weight'!)so i felt its important to giv u a chance to chek ur daily activity positions which may b a reason which is preventing frm proper healing...
tak care