Thank you for your detailed presentation! As I get older, I appreciate teachers that R informative and compassionate, without talking down to the student!

Thanks for the advice. I was able to play sport tonight with no issues after following these clear instructions.

Really useful video thanks!

I have a couple of minor red bruises on the inner thigh of the right leg and the pain is not significant. I played soccer a week ago. Could it be related to groin strain?

When my leg wide apart it feels very painful

I broke my ankle recently and got my cast off recently yesterday I was on my crutches and my crutch slipped on something I fell to the floor now my knee all the way up to the thigh idk what I've done but I can barley move it and it sticks out when I try and put it straight a bit if it's still bad I'm going to go to the hospital where I broke dosnt hurt it's just my knee do u know anything I can do?

I have restrained my adductor for the second time, post 6 weeks of rehab. All strains occured during straight running, while knee was near highest point mid stride. Through rehab i've increased overall hip and leg flexibility considerably, and performed various strengthening exercises routinely. None of which, however, feel like they "hit the spot" (strain location). Any chance you could post some adductor strengthening exercises? General content over the internet is very generic and basic.

Hi sir I have this injury but i want to ask can it heal by herself with time ??? And if so haw much time ? Pleaz respondi :)

I play sports that require jumping and splitting in the air, while playing suddenly I felt a snap at this area muscle while in the air n splitting. My question for all the gurus out there. How to maintain the split reach while recovering from the pain?

Hi I think have a groom strain because I was training and slipped and fell on that part. Now it's difficult for me to run and I have to recover quick because I have a big tournament. Instead of using I strips can I use icy hot strips and what exercises should I do to recover quick PLEASE REPLY ASAP THANK YOU

Thank you! I’m going to do this!

Hello sir, would you recommend putting some ICY HOT on it and letting that dry before i put on the tape? I feel better when i exercise with some sports cream of some sort on my muscles. Or, should i use the tape without any type of gels, whether the skin is dry or not? Thanks

hi, I have a pain when deadlifting on the right side groin area what can i do to releave this

john Sir, i have a problem since 9 months ,when ever i used to walk i got stuck to the road my leg not move upward correctly. while running with full momentum i used to felt down over the ground and i got disbalanced. for sudden while sleeping my leg used to shake and some times when i wake up in the morning and try to walk its feel like some body is holding my thigh. while running i wont be able to keep the momentum ok knee its pain !! i dnt knw what kind of problem is this please help me 🙁

I'm sure I tore my adductor kicking a football (not confirmed), I immediately had to lay on the ground for about 10 mins and eventually limped home while feeling sick and dizzy. overtime it healed into a strangely thick mass in the adductor area that contracts into a large ball when I close my legs together and stretches back out when I open again. its quite baffling 🤔

Thank You thery much maestro!

Dear John I need some advise the other week I injured my groin and I've been out for around a week now this happened in football and I'm wondering how much longer ill be out for please help

As a dancer I'm close to crying cause I need those videos

John, I am a fencing coach. During yesterday's training session I slipped and injured my adductor longus/Magnus area and my anterior cruciate ligament, rather then waste my GPs valuable time what would you suggest the best way forward during the first few days having both injuries?

Very tough injury to recover from. Torn mine 9 years ago in high school football and had surgery. Still feel a very uncomfortable popping from time to time when engaging my abs. Noticeably weaker on that side as well.

Hi I hurt my inner supporting groin muscle on my leg doing Side Kick drills in Tae Kwon Do class. It's been 13 months and I had a Orthopedic do an MRI and he said I didn't need surgery(this is 6 months into it after I just tried to rest for a few months then rehab on my own). He sent me to physical therapy which because of scheduling took a couple months to start. So after 4-5 months of PT it is stronger but still hurts when I try to do the Side Kicking move to get back to class. I've been training on and off for 20+ years prior to injury with never an injury to my groin. However when I was doing the drill I was coming back from a layoff and was heavier. I'm not sure if I should seek alternative treatment like acupuncture but while it's stronger it's still a sharp pain when ever I kick higher than mid level and sharp pain until I get warmed up. Please advise me on any ideas of treatment. I am in my mid 40's.

Thank you so much .

In hockey practice I tweaked my groin and was getting a sharp pain in the upper groin when I would try to turn and stuff. I rested for 4 days and then today tried to return, it felt good for a while at full speed and then about 45 minutes in I got the same sharp pain... I don't really know what to do. I have 3 games this week Tuesday Thursday Saturday.. Saturday is the big one that I really need to play in.. What should I do I am pretty lost at what to do

I got hit by a metal baseball bat in the area where the thigh meets the groin like at the pelvis. I'm female btw. I had a hematoma there and it's been 8 months and I've still got burning pains and sharp pains along with pressure when I sit down. It also makes me feel quite sick and tired and light headed. Please help

hi john.i have this pain in my groin(inside about 5 cm from the top)that i cant rely locate the source and cant find a streach that realy streachs it .if had it for close to a year now .any help would be appreciated

Hi john, I believe I strained my groin muscle and not sure how to go about it. I am a girl that plays basketball and have a tournament this Saturday and really want to play but worried about doing further damage... What do u think?

hi, so about a week ago i was outside with my friends, we were in the cold we were playing with the volleyball and then we were kicking it, i wasent kicking hard at all it was just a soft one im fact i was using my other leg more. i barely moved around or ran it was a small jog (less then a warm up pace) and it was so cold i couldent feel anything at all. when we went inside and got warm i felt dull pain on my right groin. the next day i felt a pericing feeling but it didnt hurt and ever since that day ive been feeling it but it doesent hurt but i can tell its there so wht should i do?. i run track and the season is about to start and i have practice Tuesday and i really wanna participate as my last year as a senior, its been a struggle. thank you

Hello JG! I do not want to go to the hospital for them to tell me I have a sprain abductor- and nothing for them to do- few weeks back I got on my walking pad wrong several days later I started having groin pain and now it’s affecting both sides. I have a bruise that is now starting to go away. I’m so scared it’s a sports hernia. Thoughts?

Hello doctor I was having the same problem then I took a mri it says I have a partial tear of about 1cm in pubic attachment of right adductor Longus tendon so I was medicated but still it shows no recovery what I have to do now plz reply this comment doctor

from personal experience..i recommend you do an MRI, sometimes a groin hernia can be disguised as an adductor strain, and vice versa. I know that it is often said that hernias will have a bulging, but thats not necessary in its early stages.

First thing I tried when pulling my groin was to exercises it and stretch it, found out the hard way that is a no no. Walking makes it worse also. WHole hip feels out of place. Will just ice,elevate and rest it for now

Hello! I really need some help, and if you have the possibility to answer this question, it would help me a lot. Three weeks ago I strained my gluteus muscle, but at first I was feeling it in the joint and soon it extended in the glute. I didn't start the treatment immediately, because I didn't know that I had a muscle strain and I normally don't like to stop when exercising, so I went on. After I made things worse I took it easy, so I didn't do any strenuous activity but low to moderate impact, without any pain, I took ibuprofen and massaged my leg with ointments. I didn't feel the pain these days, but a little discomfort if I tried to stretch my leg or put too much force on that leg, and after I was done with a martial arts practice, where I used my legs a lot, I started the feel the pain again, not at the initial rate, but I still can't perform some of the exercises.. So what should I do to rehab fast? Is it okay to do some cardiovascular exercise as long as it doesn't hurt, or yoga, or walking? I dont want to stop the activity, but I also don't want to re-injure myself again, and I don't know what's best to do, so I really need some advice. I also mention that it doesn't hurt when I stand, walk or run, it only hurts if I try to stretch my entire leg.

Was working out in the adductor machine in the gym. Felt pain days after and has lasted months

I was running yesterday then felt a pain in my groin and I have had trouble walking recently. I am watching thus as I am using a hot pad and I was just finished recovering from a knee injury when this happened.

i fell from a skate ramp pretty hard yesterday and i can't walk normally without feeling sore around the groin, thigh (and the bottom of my butt), i used cream but of course it still hurts. what should i do to recover?

I have pain and swelling where he had the red stickers placed on his groin/inner thigh, that is shown in the beginning of the video. "How I think it happened" I was wearing tight underwear and shorts and went to bed like that. The next day I was fine until I changed out of the shorts and put on some Jean's. I'm not used to wearing tight cloths. At first I thought it was a hernia but I haven't been doing any heavy lifting. The only thing I can think of is tendonitis from wearing tight shorts all night. Is that possible. What do you think Doc?

I had an inguinal hernia operation on my left side and now I have a tearing pain on my left leg adductors. Sometimes when I walk, all the time when I do leg raises. Is there anything I can do or is it just a muscle tear waiting to happen?

What does kit tape do

so my groin has improved a little but since i play soccer everytime i kick the ball really hard i feel a little pitch which wasnt there before does anyone know what i can do to recover from this or how long i should rest?

I have a pain right were u marked the first star but mine is swollen and is bigger than my other leg now and it hurts to lift what should I do and what is it

THANK YOU

Dear john i play futbol and i kicked the ball and i think i tore a musle and its been hurting for about 3 months when i run fast and kick the ball and i dont know how much longer it will go on also it does not hurt when i touch it just when i play and after i play. need advice plz help thanks john.

Hi john.. I'm also having the same problem from around 15 days... i consulted with therapist but nothing's helping me... i just saw your video... please tell me some other solution because these bandages are not available in my area.. what can i do... please suggest some alternative

Dear John, I was wondering if it is possible to run a bit even though you have these straps on ? Plz reply cause I do running on a daily basis

Hello doctor,i got the same problem just like on the video while playing football,actually i wanted to know if the tape you used in the video,is any kind of special tape or normal ones. Thank you

I feel a tingling sensation of nerve like something pulling near the adductor area. What is it due to?! 😕🥺 I run sometimes in the morning but not daily.. Left leg thigh

I have glute pain and have for quite some time. I recently had an ultrasound and was told I have calcium build up on my adductor magnus. Every article or video I look up for the adductor magnus points out the groin, but my pain is in the glue :|

Doug Thompson here. Thanks for the informative video. I have had a strained/torn adductor for a long time (as in years). From time to time when stretching it "pops" painfully and significant bruising occurs. If I leave it alone, it remains painfully tight; if I try to stretch it seems to reinjure. Any advice? Many thanks.

Thank you for your expertise. It sometimes hurts in the groin when getting off the sofa from a seated position, to the point that I can’t stand up straight to walk. When should ice and heat be applied? Peace and Blessings!

I strained my muscle while playing football last year 2020 and MRI scan showed that my Abductor Longus got teared and there is a visible swelling on my right thigh. The pain has disappeared but whenever I stretch during a warm up session there is a little pain and the swelling has not reduced. Should I go for surgery to repair the Abductor Longus muscle?

I have a groin pull having fallen off a step ladder while cleaning windows. This happened a month ago and I'm still limping and in pain, where can I buy this tape and will help me walk without pain??

I'm at a loss with groin pain, I've run with it for 2 years because don't feel pain when I walk or run but when I try to quickly change direction I get sharp pains both sides where the abductor longis meets the pubic bone

Whenever I do side kicks or even stretch my legs I have a popping sensation near my crotch area and it can be a little painful if kicking can completely throw my balance. What is it??

I haven’t found any videos or instructions on how to apply the tape on a pectinous strain. Will you help? Thank you

Hurt the same area I'm pretty sure but it only hurts when I move a certain way I can run without any pain, suggestions?

I slipped on water and my thigh is paining and I’m unable to walk and the pain is not felt outside but inside and I think it’s a pull and will this taping help me?

Hey, I was doing a lunge today, and then after over extension of my leg while lunging I think i may have overstretched/pulled the abductor muscle, now when walking the inner thigh feels tender and quite sore and aches. Do you think this is serious and approximately how long will it take to resolve fully?

Hello Mr john, id like to ask about your opinion on this, i injured my inner thigh/ groin area in left leg during soccer game, its quite normal to get injured in football, so i thought its just another mild injuy, it has been like 4 months now since the injury, if feel kind of stiffness all the time and discomfort / mild bearable pain when i squeeze my thigh inwards in standing position for last 2 months it was the case, until yesterday i was pushing something with my injured leg, i heared couple of snaps sound and today i feel a more relief , still some small pain and discomfort when squeeze it, but less compared with before the snaps sounds

My groind and abductor mucel is injured while playing football, seems I did not worm up enough and my abductor was little strained before couple of days ... I kicked the ball strongly I heard pop sound and paing in the lower abdominal and abductor I ice it very well first 4 days I took some anti-inflammation and I went 6 times doing therapy in hospital. It's almost 1 month a little bit better but still can't run fast but whenever I Do cracking sound comes still pain with some movments in lower abdominal and abductor. Please advice !!

Hello! I need desperate help, here. So I have spent three months stretching before being able to do the splits. I felt very achieved and proud of myself! I was able to do the splits numerous times that day and the day after, but after that, that's when it things started getting bad. I tried doing it again, but my inner thigh, (near the private areas, to be exact), had a sharp pain. I still continued doing stretches but lightly. I Decided to take a break for four days, and today I had just started stretching even more lightly again. Now my inner thigh makes a sound similar to when you run your finger or something again leather or hard rubber, except quieter, and an occasional popping sound. I massaged it and it is getting only only a little better. I am afraid I will hurt myself if I keep pushinguself to stretch and that I will never be able to do the splits again, after three months of hard work. Did I push myself too hard? Should I see someone? Should I still continue to massage and lightly stretch? Please respond! Thanks :)

2.5 years and it still hurts.. same thing happened to my left leg today. it's extremely painful.

Hi. I'm a girl. Yesterday I did gymnastics but when I woke up in the morning my left leg (around the hamstring area) was in pain. I can't stand on it. I don't know what's happened or if I've pulled it

Would having a strain of this muscle cause pain in knee where you place the tape?

How does this Tape Help ?

Sir my injuries been mores than a year. I even consulted to so many physiotherapists. It stops for a while but then when I start playing again, it starts to hurt again. What should I do ?

Hi John, I play Ice Hockey and have had groin problems for 1 year now. It will be sore just from walking around, other days it is fine. I have doscomfort in the upper 1/3 of the groin. Should i be focusing on stretching and strengthening, or just stretching? Does my core strength effect at all my prolonged injury? My hips/hip flexors are also very tight and I have a feeling it all pulls on each other. Any suggestions or recommendations help a lot. I will soon be seeing my university's athletic trainer a few times a week to get help. Thank you.

Hi John I need help!! I have been playing both rugby and soccer intensively and hurt my abductor but had to keep playing for the playoffs. Iv had this pain for 2 months now... its really hurting when I put my hand in between my legs and I try to close them or when Im simply running, I need to get back well as I'm starting university rugby in 2 weeks!! Pls help, I seen a physio it didn't do much. Will using the tape during practices will help?

had a hip replaced two years ago(left side) and from that day to this i can't lift my left leg from a seated position have tried everything , walking is fine but lifting up from seated is a no no, any advice would be great full, Greg

my inner thigh adductor muscles pulled when I was running i visited doctor and it's been 5 months I don't get full relief as my muscles are stiff and tight and feel pain if sit long or put leg in one position for long time..do u have any suggestions for me or any exercise which helpe to recover?

I have been fighting a tear in the area for about 4 years but because I couldn't afford the surgery I just tried physical therapy and it wasn't enough any body have any tips for someone that is living with this injury? Would love the help.

I have a question for you doctor? I have a pain and buring sensation just on the side of my testicles(left side) there is a warm sensation and my whole leg is having a little numb sensation What might it be doctor???

Thank you sir 😊

It need operation or not

Doctor I was playing football and I did not warm up, I had a really bad pain in the Groin area. I stopped playing immediately. What should I do now to treat it and prevent future injuries?

What is the proper medical name of a doctor who could help diagnosis of this pain here in the States? Sports medicine? I had this off and on for 1 1/2 yrs. I had XRay which was normal. PA said it could be a muscle pull. Another said its the same thing as my knee. I am 74 otherwise in pretty good health. I have ostoarithritis in my left knee and this groin pain is in my right groin. When I get in and out of cars it's painful and up from siting. Are there any pain shots available. Thank you.

Dear Sir , just today I saw your vedio . Before 4 month I played football , when I kick the ball its pain very badly and in my middle part of my thigh (in the vedio where you put the tape) there is a ball of muscle now. When I walk and run it's pain .. please I need your help, what should I do for the treatment?

Sir ,I am a basketball player.I have been facing this adductor pain since last month.. Since the tournaments are near by I can't take complete rest. So if I use this tape will i get slight relief while I play? Pls do rply

Please where can i purchase that black tape for my groin injury? I am a footballer and am currently down with groin injury for like 3weeks now .

Hi sir, I have no pain in left thigh but my muscle hurt while bending, using and waking up.

Currently have recurring pain in the groin area where the leg connects , any advice

Hey i'm a soccer player and because of bad warm-up my right leg adductor hurts when i run more than 5 minutes so the season is about to begin and i have been resting for a week and i need more advises to make the pain go away when i run next time

i am suffering from this pain...is rest recommended??

I have internal snapping hip severely since 21 it disabled me. I have severe pain in inner thigh, ischial tuberosity and a huge swollen greater trochanter 18 years. I got tired of going dr to dr and getting nowhere. So I tried to cope for many years with pain meds. But the pain was drilling on me and I can’t take it anymore. Most say internal snapping hip causes pain on side of leg which I get sometimes. But most all of th pain is inner thigh, ischial tuberosity and the most pain is greater trochanter what could be happening.

Actually I was splitting my leg and I found that my thigh muscles have lines which are due to tear of muscle I have no pain but I want to know that it whether it can be treated or not Plz help

Hi JohnI have had a groin/adductor strain for 8 months now, I have seen 4 different physiotherapists & £ 2400 lighter. I am at the same point as I was in the first place. The discomfort in my deep groin & the soreness & tightness in my adductors does subside after a few days but as soon as I try a run, it flares up again. Any suggestions ?Thanks

Trying this today, about 6 weeks ago I strained my hip ice skating and it doesn’t hurt walking. But my running and skating are affected.

I was running with a parachute on my back and I instantly felt a pop in my groin area and got the floor. I practiced on it for two months but it hurt to walk and lift my leg at all. I do not know how I managed to practice that long on it but sometimes I feel a lot of pops in my leg

I was just playing badminton and then when I tried to sit my thighs was very sore and it's very painful to stretch and walk, also my left arm hurts too...

It's been more than a month since i got this and it still hurts

I can't sleep and I can't sit, the pain is severe. I've been living for two days of agony. Is there a solution?

how many times i can use the tabe

Sir..is there any problem if we used it without having groin strain

Please advise which tape is it as am not familiar in India about it. It’s a crepe bandage they pin up . This tape can be a remedy to thigh muscle pull women tend to have in case they slip . Please advise home treatment to be able to attend to everyday living and avoid stiffness .

I pulled my groin and I can barely walk some days I got some anti-inflammatory medication and it seems to help a lot but I’m going on one week and I’m still limping but when it first happened I was bent over like a 90-year-old

Hi I pulled the adductor tendon in my groin about 4 5 months ago im just wondering if I will play football again ? Its really not good not being able to do anything im gutted

Thank you for the video! ................... Walking gets more and more painful as the day goes on.

Tore my adductor a year ago and it lead to diastasis recti which eventually got worse now my rectus abdominis protrudes on one side giving me poor core stability and pain in my abs (upper and lower). Pt has made it slightly better but it never goes away. One day it feels ok the next its like the muscle wont work and my abs will lump out again to the point it hurts to bend over. Im 25 and im starting to think that ill walk with a limp forever…

How many hours should I keep the tape?

I was playing soccer and kept practicing with my left leg continuously to shoot goals. It's been a week and it's still hurts like hell

How long does it take to recover broken thigh bone frent and back.