Tweaked my Groin

[Bouncyshoes]

I've pulled my Groin - how long will it take to get better and am I ok to run with the injury? - I suspect not. It's not hugely painful but I can certainly feel it when I start to jog. Any advice on treatment?

[Redcello41 Graduate]

I'm in a similar situation, where I have pulled my groin muscle a few weeks ago. (If you read my last few posts you'll get the whole story). I would recommend skip a run, and then do a few really easy slow and flat 10 minute runs, then increase it to 20 and build from there. That's what I have been doing for the past 2 weeks and today is the first 20 min recovery run that I did without pain there. Also make sure you stretch well before your runs. Sometimes a really gentle run can really help to open the muscle out and make it feel less tight, that's what I experienced anyway. I hope that helps, and let me know how you get on.

[Bouncyshoes Graduate in reply to Redcello41]

Thank you - isn't it really annoying! I've only just got going and now I have to rest - ah well not to worry. I will take your advice.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Tough.

As with any injury, it will take as long to recover as it takes to recover.

We can't give much in the way of medical advice as to the most part we are not medically qualified. Follow the advice in the NHS Sports injuries page, linked to in the guide to the plan healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[Bouncyshoes Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

It seems I will be resting then gentle jogging and easy stretching, i will be back on track in a couple of weeks. - thank you