How you hurt it...: I was surfing for about 6 hours straight when I took a wave and I pulled my groin while doing a bottom turn on the wave. I continued to surf through it, but it hurt really bad when I was done.
When you hurt it...: I hurt it about three months ago and the pain goes away when I rest it. But as soon as I try surfing, I re-injure it.
Your pain level (1 is low, 10 is high pain): At the time I hurt it, my pain was about a 7. Now, as long as it is rested, I have no pain. When I walk the dog or work in the garden it can get up to a 4.
Your age and overall health...: I am 52 years old. I am a little overweight, but I stay pretty active. I have high blood pressure.
YOUR INJURY COULD BE...
Pulled Groin Muscle.
REHAB YOUR INJURY BY...
Rest and Icing: 15 minutes for 2 to 3 times per day, with at least one hour in-between.
Abductor Stretch: Stand a little wider than shoulder width apart. Gradually shift your weight on to your left foot, stretching your right abductor muscle, holding the position for 15 seconds. Repeat on the other side. Perform each stretch 3 times on each leg. Stretches should be held without bouncing. You should not feel any sharp pain, if you feel pain then stop.
Isometric Ball Squeeze: Lie on your back with your knees up. Place a ball between your knees and squeeze for a count of 5 and then relax. Repeat 10 times twice with a short break between repetitions.
Leg Raise: Lie on your side and place your left leg over your right leg. Lift right leg straight up from the table for a count of 5 and then relax. Repeat 10 times twice with a short break between repetitions.
