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How do you fix adductor tendonitis?
Treatment for groin inflammation
- Rest from activities that cause pain.
- Substitute other activities such as cycling, or complete rest until normal daily activities are pain-free.
- Apply cold therapy or ice for the first 24 to 48 hours to reduce pain and inflammation.
How do you know if you have adductor tendonitis?
Symptoms usually include groin pain and stiffness at the beginning of an activity or in the morning. Initial pain is intense and soon followed by a dull ache. You may also have difficulty running, flexing your hip, or bringing your legs together against resistance.
How long do adductor strains take 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.
How long does it take for an adductor muscle to heal?
How do you treat tendonitis in the groin?
Load management and a progressive strengthening program targeting the inner thigh muscles is where the strongest evidence lies for treating adductor tendinopathy. Strength exercises help promote new tendon fibre growth and therefore help the healing of the tendon, as well as increasing the load tolerance of the tendon.
How long does it take for adductor to heal?
Usually, you will be able to return to sports after three to six weeks. If you have torn the adductor muscle between the tendon and bone, which is less common, recovery can take much longer ─ between 10 and 14 weeks.
How long does it take for adductor tendon to heal?
How do you heal an adductor muscle?
Most adductor muscle strains respond to conservative treatment. Initial treatment includes activity modification, which may temporarily include crutches. Ice and anti-inflammatory medication are appropriate for acute muscle strains. As symptoms improve, gentle stretching and strengthening exercises are appropriate.