How to Heal a Groin Injury

A groin injury occurs when the inner thigh muscles are damaged. This can occur after playing sports or lifting weights. Symptoms vary. However, depending on the severity of the condition, some sufferers are unable to walk or lift heavy objects. Some people seek medical attention for a groin injury. In rare cases surgery is necessary to repair the damaged muscle, but in most cases groin injuries respond well to home treatment.

Things You'll Need

• Ice pack
• Pain medication
• Bandages
• Crutches

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Instructions

• 1

  Rest until the pain subsides. Regardless of whether you're dealing with moderate or severe pain, groin strains require adequate rest. Postpone physical activity and limit movement.

• 2

  Apply an ice pack. Acute injuries respond well to cold therapy. Wrap an ice pack in a cloth and then place the cloth on your injury. Apply for 10 minutes and then remove for 10 minutes.

• 3

  Buy an oral anti-inflammatory medication. Take anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen to ease pain and discomfort.

• 4

  Consider physical therapy. In the case of severe groin injuries, doctors may recommend physical therapy to strengthen the muscles.

• 5

  Keep the leg elevated. Lying down, place your injured leg on top of two or three pillows to prevent swelling.

• 6

  Reduce pain with OTC sports cream. Apply sports cream to the injured muscles. These medications decrease inflammation and help loosen tight muscles.

• 7

  Wrap the sprain. Using a sport's bandage, keep your leg wrapped until the groin injury heals. Bandages support the muscles, helping speed the healing process.

• 8

  Use crutches. If you're unable to stay off your feet, ask your doctor for crutches. Thus, you can move around without aggravating the injury