Pulled muscle help please.

bjdw1
bjdw1 Posts: 140 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I've had a sore muscle in my groin after running for the last couple weeks, I've been pretty much ignoring it but it got quite sore after a 10k today. What's good for fixing it. Thought I might try a hot water bottle for a couple hours tonight.

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  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    Rest
  • diver71_au
    diver71_au Posts: 424 Member
    heat is probably not the best option .... rest, ice and, depending how high in the groin, if possible, compression bandage.

    Dont apply the ice directly to the skin (wrap in a damp towel) and do not apply to the testicles.
    Keep the ice on for 10-15 minutes and repeat every hour or so for as long as you can.
  • Jimmytreatingtons
    Jimmytreatingtons Posts: 128 Member
    Got to Agree! REST!

    If its been niggling for a while means there is damage and it needs time.

    Hot water bottle, might ease it but give it a few days.
  • bjdw1
    bjdw1 Posts: 140 Member
    Ah well, the weather is upposed to be sht for the next couple of days anyway so it might be time to dust off the ol' Xbox.
  • super_monty
    super_monty Posts: 419 Member
    Rest

    ^^^^^
    This, short to the point with no bull**** remedies.

    Xbox it the new Transformers game is out.
  • diver71_au
    diver71_au Posts: 424 Member
    I don't see that ice and compression are bu!!$#it remedies. Heat can actually cause more damage.

    http://www.sportsspinal.com.au/infosheets/Soft_Tissue_Injury_Management.pdf
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