Question:
Do I have a groin injury?
I felt pain in my inner thigh today when trying to start my run..., I mainly run and take "barre" classes-classes that combine pilates/yoga/strength/core exercises! Also need to mention I am 2 months post partum.- started working out 2 wks after my baby, worked out ALL during pregnancy!
I took class yesterday (we did some wide turned out positioning to work out thighs, like a wide squat position, I wonder if it was too much on my legs.
So on my run I felt my inner thigh/groin area pull...it felt "tweaked"...walking after I stopped even bothered it! It's sore now to touch/stretch, no bruising, and can't seem to see any swelling. Just worried I did something to it!
It almost feels like I have a tendon out of place or something!
Any help appreciated! I really NEED to do my runs, helps my sanity!
Thanks
Asked by ktsharpie - 1 answer - 1 year 6 weeks ago
Well, let me be the first to bust your bubble...you have pelvis girdle pain, likely due to instability:
During pregnancy and after delivery, the symphyseal gap can be felt moving and/or straining when walking, climbing stairs and turning over in bed. Any weight bearing activity has the potential of aggravating an already unstable pelvis producing symptoms that can be limiting.
During pregnancy, your body releases relaxin, which loosens your ligaments to help you carry the baby as it gets heavier and helps to prepare your body for the delivery. After birth, it takes awhile for your ligaments to retract to their original positions, and you may be in pain or feel like your joints are weaker/looser until they do so.
There is research that indicated groin pulls may be an indicator of a preexisting abdominal weakness. In your case, the abdominals are still returning to their pre-preganacy length, strength and neuromotor control.
It is wise to drop the high-instensity, single leg activities and opt for an 8 week core strengthening program that starts with the basics...but progresses towards sports specific activities such as running.
The reason you should heed by advise is simple: Research from Larsen et. al found that "For most women PGP resolves in weeks after delivery but for some it can last for years resulting in a reduced tolerance for weight bearing activities. PGP can take from 11 weeks, 6 months or even up to 2 years postpartum to subside."
2 years is a long time!
Best of Luck,
Submitted 1 year 4 weeks ago by SuperfizzioSuperfizzio