The National Healthy Start Association is pleased to announce the relaunch of the association newsletter - Getting Off to a Healthy Start! As Healthy Start celebrates 25 years, we thought this would be the ideal time to celebrate all that has been accomplished from the very first days.
Grade III Groin Strain: Severe injury that can cause pain with walking. Often patients complain of muscle spasm, swelling, and significant bruising. Grade 1 will clear up on its own but can take up to 6 weeks. Grade 2 may clear up on its own but it's advisable to see the doctor; will take 8-12 weeks.
Athletes who sustain a groin strain will want to incorporate a stretching program as part of their rehabilitation. Some simple stretches can help ease the symptoms of a groin strain. Furthermore, stretching can be a useful part of preventing groin injuries from occurring. As a general rule, the stretches should not hurt. There should be a gentle pulling sensation of the muscle, but this should not be painful. The first stretch is the squatting adductor stretch: Squat to the ground with your arms between your legs.