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.
If you experience nagging aches or soreness in the groin while exercising, back off and let it rest. If you have any acute pain, stop all activity, sit down and follow the R.I.C.E. injury treatment steps. Rest, ice, compression and elevation are the best immediate treatment for pulls and strains. You should see a doctor for a groin injury if you can not walk or bear weight, you have pain at rest, or wake up during the night because of pain.