What happens when you get hit in the groin area?
A sudden pulling or tearing of a groin muscle may cause sudden pain. A snapping sound may be heard with hip or leg movement. Swelling and bruising can happen quickly. Sometimes swelling and bruising do not show up for a few days after the injury.
How do I know if my groin injury is serious?
When should you call for help?
- You have new or severe pain or swelling in the groin area.
- Your groin or upper thigh is cool or pale or changes colour.
- You have tingling, weakness, or numbness in your groin or leg.
- You cannot move your leg.
- You cannot put weight on your leg.
Can a groin injury be serious?
A groin strain — also known as a groin pull — is when one of the muscles of the inner thigh gets stretched, injured, or torn. A groin strain may be mild or severe. With rest and proper treatment, most groin strains heal completely and don’t cause lasting problems.
When should I go to the doctor for a groin injury?
Seek immediate medical attention if you have:
Groin pain associated with back, abdomen or chest pain. Sudden, severe testicle pain. Testicle pain and swelling accompanied by nausea, vomiting, fever, chills or blood in the urine.
How do you heal a groin injury fast?
To speed the healing, you can:
- Ice the inside of your thigh to reduce pain and swelling. Experts recommend doing it for 20 to 30 minutes every 3 to 4 hours for 2 to 3 days, or until the pain is gone.
- Compress your thigh using an elastic bandage or tape.
- Take anti-inflammatory painkillers.
Can groin pain go away on its own?
The groin can be hurt when muscles, tendons and ligaments in the area are over-stretched, over-used, or ‘pulled’ (strained). Occasionally, nerve damage in the lower back can cause groin pain. Groin injuries usually get better by themselves, but this might take several weeks.
How long do groin injuries take to 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.
How do you relieve groin pain?
How to Relieve Groin Muscle Pain in 30 SECONDS – YouTube