What is abductor pain like?
Pain and tenderness in the groin and the inside of the thigh. Sudden onset of pain sometimes accompanied by the sensation of a pop in the inner thigh. Failure to continue activity after initial onset of pain. Pain when you bring your legs together or when you raise your knee.
How long does it take for abductor muscles to heal?
Usually, you will be able to return to sports after three to six weeks. If you have torn the adductor muscle between the tendon and bone, which is less common, recovery can take much longer ─ between 10 and 14 weeks.
How long does it take for a hip abductor to heal?
Recovery time often depends on the severity of the injury. Mild strains may take a few weeks to heal while severe strains, on the other hand, can take up to six weeks or more to recover fully. Failing to rest appropriately typically results in greater pain and worsening of the injury.
How long does adductor tendonitis take to heal?
Acute adductor tendinopathy that has only been around for a short period of time can take up to 4 to 8 weeks to recover. However, if the adductor tendon pain has been around for longer than, for example, months or years, it is considered chronic groin pain and most likely in the degenerative phase.
How do you tell if you pulled your adductor?
Groin strain symptoms
- bruising or swelling of the inner thigh.
- pain when a person raises their knee.
- pain when a person closes or opens their legs.
- the groin or inner thigh may feel warmer than usual.
- muscles feel weak or tight.
- limping or difficulty moving the leg.
How long do adductor strains last?
Most strains start to improve within 10-14 days, and continue to improve over many months. A severe strain may require crutches for several weeks and take a longer recovery period. Some patients will continue to struggle with mild chronic symptoms of pain for more than 6 months.
Why is my inner thigh hurting?
Experiencing pain in the inner thigh can have many causes, including a muscle strain, a hernia, and kidney stones. Home remedies can often alleviate the pain, but medical treatment may also be needed, depending on the cause.
How do you know if you pulled a muscle in your inner thigh?
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.
Did I pull a muscle in my inner thigh?
A person who experiences a muscle strain in the thigh will frequently describe a popping or snapping sensation as the muscle tears. Pain is sudden and may be severe. The area around the injury may be tender to the touch, with visible bruising if blood vessels are also broken.
How do I know if I tore my adductor?
Physical findings include tenderness to palpation (touch), bruising over the inner thigh and sometimes, swelling and warmth over the site of injury. With severe tears there may be a palpable defect over the site of the injury, though this is uncommon.
How long does it take for a pulled inner thigh muscle to heal?
There may be swelling or bruising in the groin area or inner thigh. If you have a bad strain, you may walk with a limp while it heals. Rest and other home care can help the muscle heal. Healing can take up to 3 weeks or more.
How do I know if I pulled my inner thigh muscle?
Symptoms
- pain (usually felt in the inner thigh, but located anywhere from the hip to the knee)
- decreased strength in the upper leg.
- swelling.
- bruising.
- difficulty walking or running without pain.
- snapping sound at the moment of injury.