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Sports Hernia (Gilmore’s Groin)
What it Effects
- There is a tear in one of the adductor muscles most commonly near the attachment to the pubic bone (the inner thigh area)
- The external oblique aponeurosis/ tendon of internal oblique can also be damaged
Who it Effects
- Common in football and rugby players
Mechanism of Injury
- Twisting movements
Signs and Symptoms
- Pain - increased on movement
- Pain in the adductor muscle region / groin
- Stiffness after activity
- Starts as a niggle and gets progressively worse
- Feeling of weakness in the area
Treatment
- Rest
- Possible surgery
- Muscle strengthening
- Muscle stretching / flexibility
- Straight line jogging / running
Additional Information
- Weightlifters who lift weights incorrectly or without support can suffer hernias due to increased intra-abdominal pressure
If you have any questions, please use the comment form below or post a thread on the forums.
I made some falls on a military training night patrol in California hills with gear and rifle. The next day first sensed the pain which evolved into shooting pains in the inner thigh and groin area. Pain worstened upon running. Have been under medical attention. Currently on antiinflamatories, but still sense the pressure and pains through the groin area. Does it sound like Spotrs Hernia? Just visited this website for the first time yesterday. I am very impressed on what you offer in the way of training! I could’nt believe it! Thanks.
Ricky Burditt
Comment by Ricky Burditt — May 30, 2007 @ 10:31 pm