I think I may have a groin pull. I started to feel some discomfort while on the elliptical machine on Saturday night. I put a cold pack on the area, and took some ibuprofen to reduce any swelling of the muscles. I thought I could work through this problem and I exercised on the elliptical machine again on Sunday and Monday. Each time, during my workout, the pain returned. Each time I followed my session with a cold pack and ibuprofen. Finally, yesterday, I decided to take a brisk walk. After about two miles, again the pain returned and although I finished a six mile walk out and about in Bloomington, Illinois, I definitely struggled for the last mile or so. My speed was greatly reduced and when I returned to my hotel room I used ice and ibuprofen to reduce the discomfort.
It appears that I will not be able to 'will' myself to health. I am going to need to consider staying away from the elliptical machine and fast walking for at least a day or so. I copied the 'home treatment' instructions from WebMd. My area of discomfort has not been nearly as big as the area of redness in the illustration below. Again, this morning, Wednesday, I am not experiencing any pain anywhere...but still I think I must force myself to skip the workout today (at least).
What Does a Groin Pull Feel Like?
Here are some symptoms of a groin pull:
- Pain and tenderness in the groin and the inside of the thigh
- Pain when you bring your legs together
- Pain when you raise your knee
- A popping or snapping feeling during the injury, followed by severe pain.
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Groin pulls are often divided into three degrees of severity:
- 1st degree: Mild pain, but little loss of strength or movement
- 2nd degree: Moderate pain, mild to moderate strength loss and some tissue damage
- 3rd degree: Severe pain, severe loss of strength and function due to a complete tear of the muscle
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What's the Treatment for a Groin Pull?
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:
- Ice the inside of your thigh to reduce pain and swelling. Experts recommend doing it for 20 to 30 minutes every 3 to 4 hours for 2 to 3 days, or until the pain is gone.
- Compress your thigh using an elastic bandage or tape.
- Take anti-inflammatory painkillers. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), like ibuprofen and naproxen, will help with pain and swelling. But studies show their effects are controversial especially if taken long-term. Additionally, these drugs can have side effects; they should be used only occasionally unless your doctor specifically says otherwise.
- To assist tissue healing, your medical provider will guide you in active stretching and strengthening exercises. Depending on grade of injury, this can start immediately or may require several days of rest. Pain is used as a guide. Too aggressive and further damage may occur.
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Hotel - Scrambled Eggs w/two Sausages |
600 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Quaker - Cinnamon & Spice Instant Oatmeal |
480 |
96 |
6 |
12 |
630 |
33 |
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Sage - Red Delicious Apple, 1 medium apple |
95 |
25 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
19 |
|
|
1,175 |
121 |
6 |
13 |
632 |
52 |
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|
HYVEE - HUGE SPINACH SALAD |
1,000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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| Chewy Oat & Honey Granola Bar, 2 Bar
|
200 |
36 |
5 |
2 |
110 |
14 |
|
|
1,200 |
36 |
5 |
2 |
110 |
14 |
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Jason's Deli - ASIAGO POT ROAST SANDWICH |
620 |
50 |
20 |
56 |
1,200 |
4 |
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Jason's Deli - SPICY SEAFOOD GUMBO |
230 |
26 |
8 |
12 |
1,710 |
3 |
|
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Sage - Red Delicious Apple, 3 medium apple
|
285 |
75 |
1 |
2 |
5 |
57 |
|
|
1,135 |
151 |
29 |
70 |
2,915 |
64 |
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coconut beach - coconut chips |
440 |
40 |
32 |
4 |
440 |
32 |
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|
440 |
40 |
32 |
4 |
440 |
32 |
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| Totals |
3,950 |
348 |
72 |
88 |
4,097 |
162 |
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| Your Daily Goal |
2,837 |
354 |
94 |
142 |
2,300 |
106 |
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| Remaining |
-1,113
|
5
|
21
|
54
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-1,797
|
-55
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Calories |
Carbs |
Fat |
Protein |
Sodium |
Sugar |
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| Cardiovascular |
Minutes |
Calories Burned |
| Walking
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89
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1,039
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MFP iOS calorie adjustment
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N/A
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-132
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Daily Total /
Goal
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90
/
30
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907
/
590
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Weekly Total /
Goal
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181
/
210
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2,408
/
4,130 |
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total calories consumed 3950 calories
total calories burned 1039 calories
fitbit day 209
12866 steps
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