Injured groin,how long for healing

jakejacobsen
jakejacobsen Posts: 584 Member
edited November 8 in Fitness and Exercise
I ended up straining my groin and its now feeling good (no pain). It was minor, if I stayed off it it was fine all week. However I am a carpenter and it flared up occasionally throughout the work week. I rested Saturday (yesterday). Now I feel like hitting the gym, but not sure If shouldn't let it rest a bit. Soo....

My question is how long before I should push to make sure its fully healed?

Looking specifically to get back in training to run a 5K, I could walk but I find it boring.

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  • TheRealKit
    TheRealKit Posts: 97 Member
    It may take some time . Sometimes 4-6 weeks :(
    Resting it , using medications such as aleve or motrin can help it heal.
    Listen to your body when it flares up and do low impact exercises for the next couple weeks. I have learned the hard way about pushing injured muscles that were not ready for me.

    Good luck
  • jakejacobsen
    jakejacobsen Posts: 584 Member
    :'( I didn't want to here that, I was hoping maybe another day or two.
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    If you didn't want to hear that ballpark figure, then see your doctor and get something with a little more precision owing to a physical exam.

    Or, chill until you feel completely fine.
  • juliabarlow595
    juliabarlow595 Posts: 2
    usually 2 - 3 weeks but and with nil stress on it. I used to always get it at the start of the sports season, now plenty of stretching beforehand. have to look at the bigger picture really
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