Any experience with groin injury?

[ktzmoh]

I'm flying to Philly next weekend from the west coast to run the broad street run. Today I went out for a short little 5k and jumped over a puddle landing weird. My groin hurts like crazy now- short stabbing pain. Did I just blow my race? I've got 8 days- any advice?

I've taken ibuprofen, been icing it etc. ug!!

[andrealynn]

I pulled mine in a soccer game, and everyone told me to rest. Buuut, that's not really happening. I have found that wearing compression shorts really helps.

[Deleted]

Well, it could be nothing, it could be something. If you've got 8 days, I'd not run between now and then, except maybe 1-2 miles a few days out to see. Ice, NSAIDs, and rest. That's your best bet. Good luck!

[chw57]

I pulled something awhile ago doing breaststroke kick and all that really helped was rest and ART. Fortunately it went away fairly quickly

[hannahb]

Sounds like maybe a pubic symphysis injury (I've had one). Try this:
It’s best to learn this technique with a practitioner initially then use at home to give yourself relief from pubic bone pain.

Its called the shotgun technique because it is considered to be non-specific, meaning that it doesn’t matter how your pubic bone is “out” it helps to reduce the slippage.

It also works best with 2 people as you (the patient) need to relax.

Patient lies on back with knees bent, soles of the feet flat on the floor, ankles together, knees together.

Partner wraps arms around knees and patient tries to open them, partner resists. Count to 6-one thousand.

Everyone relaxes but maintains the position.

Repeat 3 times.

If partner not available then you can wrap a long towel around your knees and give it a twist, it will hold your knees closed.

Then patient keeps ankles together but opens knees, partner places forearm between knees and patient tries to bring knees together. Count to 6-one thousand.

Everyone relaxes but maintains the position.

Repeat 3 times.

If a partner is not available you can use 2 closed fists side by side or a basketball between your knees.

Regardless of whether or not a partner is with you, it’s important to let the rest of your body relax as much as possible, so try not to co-contract your neck, shoulders or upper body.

If you don’t get relief with this technique wait 20 minutes and try again. If you still don’t get any relief you will need to see your therapist for help.

You may feel a pop which is ok. See if this helps. I would also ice and stretch like others have mentioned.

[hannahb]

I found that description just by googling shotgun maneuver. You may be able to find it on YouTube as well

[ktzmoh]

Thanks everyone! I'm resting and icing today, I'll spend the weekend stretching and trying the shotgun thing. It's so disheartening that after all the training runs something stupid happens on an easy pace short run. :-(

[m1and1m]

I pulled my groin awhile back and while it felt better the next morning, it wasn't. I pulled it a lot worse the following weekend and was out for the next month, even with Airrosti (similar to ART, but with PT), loads of foam rolling, and k-tape. If you rest for 8 days I think you could run, but you may need to take a long break after.