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How Can A Painful Groin Injury Be Treated?

How can I get relief for a painful groin injury that has gone on for 4 months. I have had a MRI, Catscan and xrays of my hips to try to isolate the problem. On July 31, 2017 I had a cortisone shot to help relieve the pain but it was ineffective. My current doctor says I should go to the emergency room and talk with someone there who doesn t know me or my symptoms, My doctor has had 4 months to figure this out and has come up with no answers. I have constant pain and the only relief I get is from drugs which is not an acceptable treatment for the long run, Any advice?
Fri, 1 Dec 2017
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I can suggest you home treatment measures also may be helpful for noninjury problems.
Rest. Rest and protect an injured or sore groin area for 1 to 2 weeks. Stop, change, or take a break from any activity that may be causing your pain or soreness. Do not do intense activities while you still have pain. A pulled muscle (strain) in the groin can take several weeks to heal.
Ice. Cold will reduce pain and swelling. Apply an ice or cold pack immediately to reduce swelling. Apply the ice or cold pack for 10 to 20 minutes, 3 or more times a day. A bag of frozen peas or corn may work as a cold pack. Protect your skin from frostbite by placing a cloth between the ice and your skin. After 48 to 72 hours, if the swelling is gone, apply warmth to the area that hurts.
Support. While you are recovering from a groin injury, wear underwear that supports the injured area. Females can use workout underwear or shorts with a snug fit. For males, it's best to wear jockey shorts with a snug fit rather than boxer shorts.
Stretching exercises begin with range-of-motion exercises. These are controlled stretches that prevent stiffness and tendon shortening. Gently bend, straighten, and rotate your leg and hip. If you have increasing pain, slow down or stop the exercises.

You may do strengthening exercises with light weights, such as ankle weights, after the pain has decreased and your flexibility has improved
Non-weight-bearing activities, such as swimming or cycling, may be helpful depending on the seriousness of your injury. A sports medicine health professional or trainer can advise you about fitness activities.
if problems sever it's better to see orthopedist,

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How Can A Painful Groin Injury Be Treated?

I can suggest you home treatment measures also may be helpful for noninjury problems. Rest. Rest and protect an injured or sore groin area for 1 to 2 weeks. Stop, change, or take a break from any activity that may be causing your pain or soreness. Do not do intense activities while you still have pain. A pulled muscle (strain) in the groin can take several weeks to heal. Ice. Cold will reduce pain and swelling. Apply an ice or cold pack immediately to reduce swelling. Apply the ice or cold pack for 10 to 20 minutes, 3 or more times a day. A bag of frozen peas or corn may work as a cold pack. Protect your skin from frostbite by placing a cloth between the ice and your skin. After 48 to 72 hours, if the swelling is gone, apply warmth to the area that hurts. Support. While you are recovering from a groin injury, wear underwear that supports the injured area. Females can use workout underwear or shorts with a snug fit. For males, it s best to wear jockey shorts with a snug fit rather than boxer shorts. Stretching exercises begin with range-of-motion exercises. These are controlled stretches that prevent stiffness and tendon shortening. Gently bend, straighten, and rotate your leg and hip. If you have increasing pain, slow down or stop the exercises. You may do strengthening exercises with light weights, such as ankle weights, after the pain has decreased and your flexibility has improved Non-weight-bearing activities, such as swimming or cycling, may be helpful depending on the seriousness of your injury. A sports medicine health professional or trainer can advise you about fitness activities. if problems sever it s better to see orthopedist, I hope you happy with information kindly rate it. thank you.