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Exercises while recovering from groin injury/surgery?

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Asked by: Dana Wong

Instead, rest is all about avoiding unnecessary strain on the groin, so avoid kicking, intense exercises such as running, and heavy lifting. If the pain is intense, avoid walking or any physical activity for a day or two following the injury.

What exercises can you do with an injured groin?


And just put them on your inner knees right there and then push outwards. So the lower I go down into a squat and the more I push out I'm gonna get more of that groin. Stretch.

What’s the best exercise for a groin injury?

1. Hip adductor stretch

  • Lie on your back with bent knees.
  • Press your feet into the floor.
  • Allow your knees to drop open to the sides.
  • Press the soles of your feet together.
  • Hold this position for up to 30 seconds.
  • Return your knees to the starting position.
  • Repeat 3 times.


Should you exercise with a groin injury?

Stop exercising if you feel pain or tightness in your groin or the inside of your thigh. Do regular strengthening exercises for your thigh muscles, especially if you’ve had a groin pull before.

How long does it take for a severe groin injury to heal?

There may be swelling or bruising in the groin area or inner thigh. If you have a bad strain, you may walk with a limp while it heals. Rest and other home care can help the muscle heal. Healing can take up to 3 weeks or more.

Do groin injuries ever heal?

With rest and proper treatment, most groin strains heal on their own in about 4–8 weeks. More severe groin strains can take longer. It is very important to let the strain heal fully and get the doctor’s OK before going back to activities.

Is walking good for groin strain?

Immediately following your consultation, your physical therapist may advise you to: Rest the area by avoiding walking or any activity that causes pain. Crutches may be recommended to reduce further strain on the muscles when walking. Apply ice packs to the area for 15 to 20 minutes every 2 hours.

Is cycling good for groin strains?

People trying to maintain fitness following a groin strain can usually manage training by cycling or swimming, but breaststroke should be avoided as the movements involved place stress on the groin area. Running on a treadmill or along flat paths also works well.

What should you not do with a groin injury?

Instead, rest is all about avoiding unnecessary strain on the groin, so avoid kicking, intense exercises such as running, and heavy lifting. If the pain is intense, avoid walking or any physical activity for a day or two following the injury.

What exercises strengthen your groin?

With isometric or static contractions use a ball in between the feet to squeeze against. This should also be done with the knees bent to work the short groin muscles squeeze.

How should I sleep with groin pain?

Immediate relief

  1. Change your sleeping position. Keep experimenting to find the most pain-reducing position.
  2. Place wedge-shaped pillows under your hip to provide cushioning. …
  3. Sleep with a pillow between your knees to reduce stress across your hips.
  4. Put one or more pillows under your knees.


Does a torn groin need surgery?

Recovery/Treatment: A mild groin strain might require three weeks of rest. A more serious strain could take up to six weeks. A complete tear would require surgery and up to three months’ recovery. Your doctor might also request an MRI to confirm a mild-grade strain.

What is groin contusion surgery?

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What should you not do with a groin injury?

Instead, rest is all about avoiding unnecessary strain on the groin, so avoid kicking, intense exercises such as running, and heavy lifting. If the pain is intense, avoid walking or any physical activity for a day or two following the injury.

Can you squat with a groin strain?

If your inner thigh/groin muscles are on the mend, they are likely to appreciate this adjustment. As pain subsides and as your mobility allows, you can squat lower, add some load (see dumbbell in the goblet position) or allow the foot of the straightened leg to point upwards.

Should I stretch my groin if it hurts?

You can begin stretching your groin muscles right away. Stretch gently and avoid any pain. If you have pain while doing these exercises, you should not do them.

What exercises strengthen your groin?

With isometric or static contractions use a ball in between the feet to squeeze against. This should also be done with the knees bent to work the short groin muscles squeeze.

Is cycling good for groin strains?

People trying to maintain fitness following a groin strain can usually manage training by cycling or swimming, but breaststroke should be avoided as the movements involved place stress on the groin area. Running on a treadmill or along flat paths also works well.