Sports Massage for Groin Strain
Susan Findlay of the North London School of Sports Massage talks exclusively to sportsinjuryclinic.net about the use of sports massage therapy in treating groin strain injuries.
Susan explains how groin strains can be either a sudden injury, or a more long term overuse injury. The type of injury will affect the treatment required.
More long-term injuries often contain lots of scar tissue which needs to be worked out. Other techniques such as myofascial release and muscle energy techniques may be used to increase muscle flexibility.
In short term injuries, the treatment may require first aid such as cold therapy and rest. Massage should not be used too early in the treatment process to ensure all bleeding has stopped. This can be up to a week.
