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.
Happily, a groin pull will usually heal on its own. You just need to give it some time and rest. To speed the healing, you can: 1  Ice the inside of your thigh to reduce pain and swelling. 2  Compress your thigh using an elastic bandage or tape. 3  Take anti-inflammatory painkillers. 4  To assist tissue healing, your medical provider will guide you in active stretching and strengthening exercises.